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317.5.3 Draining of Motor Vehicle Fluids

NYC Fire Code 2014 > 3 General Precautions Against Fire > 317 Automotive Salvage and Wrecking Facilities > 317.5 Operation and Maintenance > 317.5.3 Draining of Motor Vehicle Fluids
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The draining of fluids from motor vehicles shall be in accordance with FC 317.5.3.1 and 317.5.3.2.

317.5.3.1 Draining of Motor Vehicle Fuel Tanks

As soon as practicable after arrival, the fuel tank of motor vehicles received at salvage and wrecking facilities shall be defueled through the vehicle's fuel connection, or other approved procedure. Defueling equipment shall be listed for such purpose as a complete assembly and shall have a container capacity not exceeding 65 gallons (246 L). The fuel recovered by the defueler shall be transferred to a storage tank complying with the requirements of FC Chapter 22 or 34, as applicable. Defueling equipment shall not be used to fuel motor vehicles.

317.5.3.2 Draining of Other Motor Vehicle Fluids

Crankcase oil and other flammable or combustible liquid waste shall be removed from motor vehicles and stored outdoors, in tanks complying with the requirements of FC Chapter 34, or, when approved, portable containers.

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