N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 4007: Section FC 4007: Other Alcohol Production

4007.1 Scope.

This section governs the materials and processes used to produce alcohol for distilling, including grain storage, handling and milling, mashing and fermenting, and any byproducts generated from those processes.

4007.2 General.

All materials and processes governed by this section shall be designed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with this section and distilled spirits industry standards.

4007.3 Grain storage, handling and milling.

Distilleries shall be designed, installed operated and maintained to safely store, handle and use any grain or other raw material used in milling, mashing and fermenting operations that generates combustible dust, as defined in FC 2202.1. A hazard analysis shall be conducted based on the quantity and processing of the grain or other combustible dust-producing raw material in accordance with NFPA 652. The distillery shall be designed and/or equipped as required by NFPA 652 based on the type and amount of combustible dust that could be generated, including the following safety measures, as applicable:

1. Except as otherwise provided in FC 4003.2(1), the storage, handling and milling of grain or other combustible dust-producing raw material shall be conducted in a space that is constructed as a high hazard occupancy in accordance with the Building Code; and/or

2. Except as otherwise provided in FC 4003.4.2, the storage, handling and milling of grain or other combustible dust-producing raw material shall be conducted in a space separated by fire separations from the distilled spirits processing areas and alcohol processing areas and alcohol storage areas; and/or

3. A mechanical ventilation system shall be provided to prevent the concentration of combustible dust from reaching explosive levels in accordance with FC Table 2204.1; and/or

4. Specialized dust collection systems and devices shall be provided to reduce the amount of atmospheric combustible dust; and/or

5. Grain or other combustible dust-producing raw material shall be stored in suitable containers; and/or

6. Limitations shall be established on the quantity of grain or other combustible-dust producing raw material that can be stored, handled and milled at the distillery at one time.

4007.4 Design of facility.

The space used for grain storage, handling and milling, mashing and fermenting, and/or related operations shall meet the requirements of FC 4007.4.1 through 4007.4.3.

4007.4.1 Separation from distilled spirits and alcohol processing areas.

Such space shall be separated by fire separations from the distilled spirits processing areas and alcohol processing areas and alcohol storage areas, or shall meet the requirements for such areas as set forth in FC 4003.

4007.4.2 Fire protection systems.

Such space shall be equipped with fire protection systems in accordance with FC 4003.5, notwithstanding the provision of fire separation pursuant to FC 4007.4.1.

4007.4.3 Mechanical equipment.

No mechanical equipment with burners or using other flames or exposed electrical elements, may be installed or used, notwithstanding the provision of fire separation pursuant to FC 4007.4.1.

4007.5 Other alcohol production waste.

Any byproduct or residue generated by grain storage, handling and milling, mashing and fermenting and/or related operations, including combustible liquids, combustible waste and carbon dioxide, shall be handled or mitigated in a manner appropriate for the level of hazard that it presents. Where the carbon dioxide generated by other alcohol production may exceed United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety limits, an oxygen sensor or other approved or listed device shall be installed.