N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 5501: Section FC 5501: General

5501.1 Scope.

This chapter shall govern the storage, handling and use of cryogenic fluids.

Exception: Fluids used as refrigerants in refrigerating systems (see FC 606).

5501.2 Permits.

Permits shall be required as set forth in FC 105.6.

5501.3 General.

Cryogenic fluids shall be stored, handled and used in accordance with this chapter, except that liquefied natural gas (LNG) shall comply with the requirements of FC 5506 only. Containers that contain any amount of cryogenic fluid, including containers that are partially full or have residual gas, shall be considered as full for the purposes of the requirements of this chapter.

5501.3.1 Oxidizing cryogenic fluids.

Oxidizing cryogenic fluids, including oxygen, shall additionally comply with the requirements of NFPA 55 and FC Chapter 63, as applicable.

5501.3.2 Flammable cryogenic fluids.

Flammable cryogenic fluids, including hydrogen, methane and carbon monoxide, shall additionally comply with the requirements of NFPA 55 and FC Chapter 58, as applicable.

5501.3.3 Inert cryogenic fluids.

Inert cryogenic fluids, including argon, helium and nitrogen, shall additionally comply with the requirements of CGA P-18.

5501.4 Supervision.

The storage, handling and use of cryogenic fluids shall be supervised as set forth in FC 5501.4.1 through 5501.4.3.

5501.4.1 Handling and use.

Handling and use of cryogenic fluid in quantities requiring a permit shall be performed under the personal supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness.

5501.4.2 Installation and maintenance.

The installation and maintenance of cryogenic containers and of systems containing cryogenic fluids, including the repair of such systems, shall be conducted under the personal supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness.

5501.4.3 Storage.

Storage of cryogenic fluids in quantities requiring a permit shall be under the general supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness.

5501.5 Prohibition.

It shall be unlawful to fill a container with a flammable cryogenic fluid except for containers mounted on a hydrogen-powered motor vehicle and used for motive power as authorized by FC 2309.1.1(1).