N.Y.C. Admin. Code § MC 1301: Section MC 1301: General

1301.1 Scope.

This chapter shall govern the design, installation, construction and repair of fuel-oil storage and piping systems. The storage of flammable and combustible liquids not addressed in this chapter shall be in accordance with the New York City Fire Code.

1301.2 Storage and piping systems.

Fuel-oil storage and piping systems shall comply with the requirements of this chapter, Appendix C and, to the extent not otherwise provided for in this code, shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 31. All above-ground and underground storage facilities shall also comply with the requirements of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Petroleum Bulk Storage Code.

1301.3 Fuel type.

An appliance shall be designed for use with the type of fuel to which it will be connected. Such appliance shall not be converted from the fuel specified on the rating plate for use with a different fuel without conforming with its listing and manufacturers specifications and securing re-approval from the commissioner.

1301.4 Fuel tanks, piping and valves.

The tank, piping and valves for appliances burning oil shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. Where oil-burning appliances are served by a tank located such that any part of the tank is above the level of the burner inlet connection and where the fuel supply line is taken from the top of the tank, an approved anti-siphon valve or other siphon-breaking device shall be installed. The anti-siphon valve or siphon-breaking device shall be located at the highest point in the supply line.

Exceptions: An anti-siphon valve or other siphon-breaking device shall not be required where either:

1. An approved foot valve is used in the tank, or

2. No. 6 fuel oil is used.

1301.5 Tanks abandoned or removed.

All exterior above-grade fill piping shall be removed when tanks are abandoned or removed. Tank abandonment and removal shall be in accordance with Section 3404 of the New York City Fire Code.

1301.6 Out of service system.

Fuel-oil storage systems that are temporarily or permanently taken out of service shall comply with the requirements of the New York City Fire Code and of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Petroleum Bulk Storage Code.

1301.7 Fuel-oil spill and overfill prevention equipment.

Fuel-oil spill and overfill prevention equipment shall comply with EPA 40 CFR Parts 280, and Section 1305.6.6.

1301.8 Portable fire extinguishers.

Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided as required by the New York City Fire Code and NFPA 10.

1301.9 Absorbent materials.

The building owner shall maintain a sufficient quantity of absorbent materials near fuel-oil storage tanks, pumps, and related equipment to control leaks and slipping hazards.

1301.10 Certificate of fitness.

Where fuel-oil piping systems utilize pumps to transfer fuel oil to equipment at levels above the lowest floor or to storage tanks at levels above the lowest floor in buildings, a qualified employee or contracted general company holding a certificate of fitness from the Fire Department shall maintain the fuel-oil system.