N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 3704: Section FC 3704: Loose Fiber Storage

3704.1 Reserved.

3704.2 Storage of 100 cubic feet or less.

Loose combustible fibers in quantities of not more than 100 cubic feet (3 m

3

) located in a building or structure shall be stored in a metal or metal-lined bin equipped with a self-closing cover.

3704.3 Storage of more than 100 cubic feet to 500 cubic feet.

Loose combustible fibers in quantities exceeding 100 cubic feet (3 m

3

) but not exceeding 500 cubic feet (14 m

3

) shall be stored in rooms enclosed with 1-hour fire-resistance-rated fire barriers, with openings protected by an approved opening protective assembly having a fire protection rating of 3/4-hour, constructed in accordance with the construction codes, including the Building Code.

3704.4 Storage of more than 500 cubic feet to 1,000 cubic feet.

Loose combustible fibers in quantities exceeding 500 cubic feet (14 m

3

) but not exceeding 1,000 cubic feet (28 m

3

) shall be stored in rooms enclosed with 2-hour fire-resistance-rated fire barriers, with openings protected by an approved opening protective assembly having a fire protection rating of 1 1/2-hours, and constructed in accordance with the construction codes, including the Building Code.

3704.5 Storage of more than 1,000 cubic feet to 2,500 cubic feet.

Loose combustible fibers in quantities exceeding 1,000 cubic feet (28 m

3

) but not exceeding 2,500 cubic feet (70 m

3

) shall be stored in rooms enclosed with 2-hour fire-resistance-rated fire barriers, with openings protected by an approved opening protective assembly having a fire protection rating of 1 1/2-hours, and constructed in accordance with the construction codes, including the Building Code. The storage room shall be protected throughout by a sprinkler system.

3704.6 Storage of more than 2,500 cubic feet; detached storage structure.

Loose combustible fibers in quantities exceeding 2,500 cubic feet (70 m

3

) but not exceeding 10,000 cubic feet (280 m

3

) shall be stored in a detached structure suitably located, with openings protected against entrance of sparks. The structure shall not be occupied for any other purpose. Loose combustible fibers in quantities exceeding 10,000 cubic feet (280 m

3

) may be stored only with the approval of the commissioner.

3704.7 Separation from hazardous materials.

No hazardous material shall be stored in any room or detached structure containing loose combustible fibers.