N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 5304: Section FC 5304: Storage of Compressed Gases

5304.1 Upright storage.

Compressed gas containers, except those designed for use in a horizontal position, and all compressed gas containers containing nonliquefied gases, shall be stored in an upright position with the valve end up. The axis of the container stored in the upright position may be inclined as much as 45 degrees (0.80 rad) from the vertical provided that it is properly secured.

Exception: Compressed gas containers with an internal volume less than 0.174 ft

3

(0.005 m

3

) may be stored in a horizontal position.

5304.2 Material-specific regulations.

In addition to the requirements of this section, indoor and outdoor storage of compressed gases shall comply with the material-specific requirements of FC Chapters 54, 58 and 60 through 67.