G311.3 Connections for Temporary External Boilers and Chillers

Buildings whose main use or dominant occupancy is Group I-2 hospital that are located in an area of special flood hazard or shaded X-Zone shall be provided with connections for temporary external boilers and chillers in accordance with Section G304.5.2 by January 1, 2033, and a report detailing compliance with such requirements shall be filed with the department in accordance with Section G311.3.2 by such date.

Where the area of special flood hazard or shaded X-Zone is modified on or after the effective date of this section, any building whose main use or dominant occupancy is Group I-2 hospital and that is newly identified as being within such modified area of special flood hazard or shaded X-Zone shall comply with the retroactive requirements of Section G311.3 no later than 20 years following the adoption of such modification. The owner of such building shall file with the department a report detailing compliance with such requirements in accordance with section G311.3.2 no later than 20 years following the adoption of such modification.

The owner of a building required to comply with the provisions of Section G311.3 shall file with the department, by January 1, 2033, a report prepared by a registered design professional (i) certifying that the requirements of Section G311.3 have been satisfied and detailing how much requirements were satisfied or (ii) certifying that any boiler and chiller plants that serve the spaces specified in Item 2 of Section G304.5.2 are located at or above the design flood elevation specified in Table 7-1 of ASCE 24.

The department may promulgate rules establishing filing fees for the review and examination of such reports.