N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 6003: Section FC 6003: Highly Toxic and Toxic Solids and Liquids

6003.1 Indoor storage, handling and use.

The indoor storage, handling and use of highly toxic and toxic materials shall comply with the requirements of FC 6003.1.1 through 6003.1.5.3.

6003.1.1 Quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area.

The indoor storage, handling or use of highly toxic and toxic solids or liquids in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in FC Table 5003.1.1(2) shall be in accordance with FC 5001, 5003 and 6001.

6003.1.2 Quantities exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area.

The indoor storage, handling or use of highly toxic and toxic solids or liquids in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in FC Table 5003.1.1(2) shall be in accordance with FC 6001, FC 6003.1.3 through 6003.1.5.3 and FC Chapter 50.

6003.1.3 Treatment system – highly toxic liquids.

Exhaust scrubbers or other systems for processing vapors of highly toxic liquids shall be provided where a spill or accidental release of such liquids can be expected to release highly toxic vapors at normal temperature and pressure. Treatment systems and other processing systems shall be installed in accordance with the construction codes, including the Mechanical Code.

6003.1.4 Indoor storage.

Indoor storage of highly toxic and toxic solids and liquids shall comply with the requirements of FC 6003.1.4.1 and 6003.1.4.2.

6003.1.4.1 Floors.

In addition to the requirements set forth in FC 5004.12, floors of storage areas shall be of liquid-tight construction.

6003.1.4.2 Separation – highly toxic solids and liquids.

In addition to the requirements set forth in FC 5003.9.8, highly toxic solids and liquids in storage shall be located in approved hazardous material storage cabinets or isolated from other hazardous material storage by construction in accordance with the construction codes, including the Building Code.

6003.1.5 Indoor handling and use.

Indoor handling and use of highly toxic and toxic solids and liquids shall be in accordance with FC 6003.1.5.1 through 6003.1.5.3.

6003.1.5.1 Liquid transfer.

Highly toxic and toxic liquids shall be transferred in accordance with FC 5005.1.10.

6003.1.5.2 Exhaust ventilation for open systems.

Mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be provided for highly toxic and toxic liquids used in open systems in accordance with FC 5005.2.1.1.*

Exception: Liquids or solids that do not generate highly toxic or toxic fumes, mists or vapors.

6003.1.5.3 Exhaust ventilation for closed systems.

Mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be provided for highly toxic and toxic liquids used in closed systems in accordance with FC 5005.2.2.2.

Exception: Liquids or solids that do not generate highly toxic or toxic fumes, mists or vapors.

6003.2 Outdoor storage, handling and use.

Outdoor storage, handling and use of highly toxic and toxic materials shall be in accordance with FC 6003.2.1 through 6003.2.6.

6003.2.1 Quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area.

The outdoor storage, handling or use of highly toxic and toxic solids or liquids in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in FC Table 5003.1.1(4) shall be in accordance with FC 5001, 5003 and 6001.

6003.2.2 Quantities exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area.

The outdoor storage, handling or use of highly toxic and toxic solids or liquids in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in FC Table 5003.1.1(4) shall be in accordance with FC 6001 and 6003.2 and FC Chapter 50.

6003.2.3 General outdoor requirements.

The general requirements applicable to the outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic solids and liquids shall be in accordance with FC 6003.2.3.1 and 6003.2.3.2.

6003.2.3.1 Location.

Outdoor storage, handling or use of highly toxic or toxic solids and liquids shall not be located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of lot lines, public streets, private roads, exit discharges or exterior wall openings. A 2-hour fire barrier wall without openings or penetrations extending not less than 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage is allowed in lieu of such distance. The fire barrier wall shall be either an independent structure or the exterior wall of the building adjacent to the storage area.

6003.2.3.2 Treatment system – highly toxic liquids.

Exhaust scrubbers or other systems for processing vapors of highly toxic liquid shall be installed where a spill or accidental release of such liquids can be expected to release highly toxic vapors at normal temperature and pressure (NTP). Treatment systems and other processing systems shall be installed in accordance with the construction codes, including the Mechanical Code.

6003.2.4 Outdoor storage piles.

Outdoor storage piles of highly toxic and toxic solids and liquids shall be separated into piles not larger than 2,500 cubic feet (71 m

3

). Aisle widths between piles shall not be less than one-half the height of the pile or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater.

6003.2.5 Weather protection – outdoor storage or use.

Where overhead weather protection is provided for outdoor storage or use of highly toxic and toxic liquids or solids, and the weather protection is attached to a building or structure, the storage or use area shall either be protected throughout by a sprinkler system, or storage or use vessels shall be fire-resistance rated. Weather protection shall be provided in accordance with FC 5004.13 for storage and FC 5005.3.9 for use.

6003.2.6 Outdoor liquid transfer.

Highly toxic and toxic liquids shall be transferred in accordance with FC 5005.1.10.