N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 6101: Section FC 6101: General

6101.1 Scope.

This chapter shall govern the manufacture, storage, handling and use of LPG and the installation and operation of LPG equipment relating to such systems.

Exceptions:

1. Use of LPG or LPG mixtures as a refrigerant in a refrigerating system regulated by the construction codes, including the Mechanical Code, and FC 606.

2. Storage and use of LPG in connection with special effects.

3. Outdoor storage and use for private, noncommercial barbecues within the lot line of a Group R-3 occupancy, as set forth in FC 307.

6101.2 Permits.

Permits shall be required as set forth in FC 105.6.

6101.2.1 Deliveries.

Distributors shall not deliver LPG containers to any location in quantities requiring a permit unless a permit for such installation, storage or use has been issued for that location.

6101.3 Design and installation documents.

Design and installation documents for LPG storage facilities and stationary installations shall be submitted to and approved by the department in accordance with FC 105.4.

6101.4 General.

LPG shall be stored, handled and used, and devices, equipment and systems utilizing LPG shall be designed, installed, operated and maintained, in accordance with this chapter, the rules and NFPA 58.

6101.5 Supervision.

The storage, handling and use of LPG shall be supervised in accordance with FC 6101.5.1 through 6101.5.9.

6101.5.1 Connecting and disconnecting of LPG containers.

The connecting and disconnecting of LPG containers with a capacity greater than 16.4 ounces (0.465 kg) shall be conducted by a person holding a certificate of fitness.

6101.5.2 Tar kettles.

The storage, handling and use of a tar kettle that requires a permit shall be under the personal supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness.

6101.5.3 Torch operations.

Torch operations using LPG containers with a capacity greater than 16.4 ounces (0.465 kg) LPG shall be performed by a person holding a certificate of fitness.

6101.5.4 Curing concrete, drying plaster and similar applications.

The use of LPG for curing concrete, drying plaster and similar applications shall be under the personal supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness.

6101.5.5 Manhole operations.

The storage, handling and use of LPG at manhole operations shall be under the personal supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness.

6101.5.6 Street fairs and similar outdoor gatherings.

The storage, handling and use of LPG at street fairs and similar outdoor gatherings shall be under the personal supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness.

6101.5.7 Hot air balloon tethering operation.

The storage, handling and use of LPG for hot air balloon tethering operations shall be under the personal supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness and a United States Federal Aviation Administration license, except as may otherwise be provided in the rules.

6101.5.8 Outdoor storage for sale.

Except for automated container exchange systems subject to FC 6109.15.1, outdoor storage of LPG for sale at mercantile establishments shall be under the personal supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness.

6101.5.9 General supervision.

Except as otherwise provided in FC 6101.5.1 through 6101.5.8, the storage and use of LPG in quantities requiring a permit shall be under the general supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness.