N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 5301: Section FC 5301: General

5301.1 Scope.

This chapter shall govern the storage, handling and use of compressed gases in compressed gas containers and systems, including those gases regulated elsewhere in this code.

Exceptions:

1. Compressed gases used as refrigerants in refrigerating systems in accordance with FC Chapter 6.

2. Compressed natural gas (CNG) stored and used on a motor vehicle for motive power in accordance with FC Chapter 23, NFPA 52 and the Fuel Gas Code.

3. Compressed gases connected for use in a fire extinguishing system.

5301.2 Permits.

Permits shall be required as set forth in FC 105.6.

5301.3 General.

Compressed gases shall be stored, handled and used in accordance with this chapter.

5301.3.1 Cutting and welding gases.

Cutting and welding gases shall additionally comply with the requirements of FC Chapter 35.

5301.3.2 Cryogenic fluids.

Cryogenic fluids shall additionally comply with the requirements of FC Chapter 55.

5301.3.3 Hazardous materials.

Compressed gases classified as hazardous materials shall additionally comply with the requirements of FC Chapter 50 and any other applicable chapters of this code, including FC Chapters 58 (Flammable Gases), 60 (Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials), 63 (Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids) and 64 (Pyrophoric Materials), as applicable.

5301.3.4 Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

LPG shall additionally comply with the requirements of FC Chapter 61 and the Fuel Gas Code.

5301.4 Supervision.

The storage, handling, use and compression of compressed gases shall be supervised as set forth in FC 5301.4.1 through 5301.4.5.

5301.4.1 Handling and use.

The handling and use of compressed gases in quantities requiring a permit, including piped medical gas systems and the removal of leaking, damaged or corroded compressed gas cylinders from service, shall be under the personal supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness.

5301.4.2 Storage.

The storage of compressed gases in quantities requiring a permit, including medical gases that are not piped, shall be under the general supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness.

5301.4.3 Compressing.

The compressing of gases requiring a permit shall be performed by or under the personal supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness.

Exception: Compressing atmospheric air may be under the general supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness.

5301.4.4 Filling of containers.

The transfer of nonflammable compressed gases between containers shall be performed by a person holding a certificate of fitness.

5301.4.5 Installation.

The installation of carbon dioxide beverage dispensing systems, including the maintenance and repair of such systems, shall be conducted by or under personal supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness.