It shall be unlawful to manufacture, store, handle, use, sell or transport a hazardous material or combustible material, or to conduct an operation or to maintain a facility for which a permit is required pursuant to the provisions of this code, without such permit. Permits required by this code shall be obtained from the commissioner. Permit and other applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit. Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by any representative of the department.
There shall be three types of permits as follows:
1. Site-specific permit. Such permit authorizes the permit holder to manufacture, store, handle, use or sell hazardous materials or combustible materials, or conduct an operation or maintain a facility at a specific premises or location, for which a permit is required by FC105.6.
2. Citywide permit. Such permit authorizes the permit holder to store, handle, use or sell hazardous materials, or conduct an operation on a citywide basis, for which a permit is required by FC105.6. A citywide permit is valid to temporarily store, handle, use or sell hazardous materials or to conduct an operation at one or more locations subject to the following restrictions:
2.1. The duration of such activity at any individual location does not exceed 30 calendar days and all hazardous materials associated with such activity are removed from the location at the end of the workday. Periods of activity in excess of 30 calendar days at any one location shall require a site-specific permit.
2.2. The quantity of hazardous materials being temporarily stored and used does not exceed 5 gallons (19 L) of gasoline, or 250 gallons (946 L) of any other flammable liquid, and 300 gallons (1136 L) of any combustible liquid. Storage or use of hazardous materials in quantities exceeding these amounts requires a site-specific permit for each location at which such storage or use occurs.
3. Transportation permit. Such permit authorizes the permit holder to transport, pick up and deliver hazardous materials.
1. Site-specific permit. Such permit authorizes the permit holder to manufacture, store, handle, use or sell hazardous materials or combustible materials, or conduct an operation or maintain a facility at a specific premises or location, for which a permit is required by FC105.6.
2. Citywide permit. Such permit authorizes the permit holder to store, handle, use or sell hazardous materials, or conduct an operation on a citywide basis, for which a permit is required by FC105.6. A citywide permit is valid to temporarily store, handle, use or sell hazardous materials or to conduct an operation at one or more locations subject to the following restrictions:
2.1. The duration of such activity at any individual location does not exceed 30 calendar days and all hazardous materials associated with such activity are removed from the location at the end of the workday. Periods of activity in excess of 30 calendar days at any one location shall require a site-specific permit.
2.2. The quantity of hazardous materials being temporarily stored and used does not exceed 5 gallons (19 L) of gasoline, or 250 gallons (946 L) of any other flammable liquid, and 300 gallons (1136 L) of any combustible liquid. Storage or use of hazardous materials in quantities exceeding these amounts requires a site-specific permit for each location at which such storage or use occurs.
3. Transportation permit. Such permit authorizes the permit holder to transport, pick up and deliver hazardous materials.
When more than one permit is required for the same premises or other location or portion thereof, the commissioner may consolidate such permits into a single permit; provided that each type of hazardous material, operation or facility is listed in the permit, and provided further that the total fees payable for such single permit shall be determined by adding the fees for the permits consolidated into the single permit.
The department shall approve design and installation documents required by this code or the rules by marking such documents and/or by issuing a separate written approval.
The commissioner may require applicants for permits or other approvals to obtain and furnish proof of general liability insurance, in such amounts and in accordance with such requirements as may be set forth in this code or the rules, otherwise required by law, or required as a condition of the permit or other approval. The permit or other approval shall expire by operation of law if any such required insurance lapses, expires or is cancelled during the term of the permit or other approval.
Application for a permit required by this code shall be made to the commissioner in such form and detail as the commissioner may prescribe. Applications for permits shall be accompanied by design and installation documents and/or such other information or documentation as may be prescribed by this code, the rules or the department. Applications for permits relating to the storage, handling, use or transportation of high explosives shall be accompanied by proof of United States citizenship.
Before a permit or other approval is issued, the commissioner may inspect the building, structure, facility, premises, marine vessel, watercraft or vehicle to confirm the facts set forth in the application, determine compliance with the requirements of this code, the rules and other applicable laws, rules or regulations enforced by the commissioner, or to evaluate whether any restrictions should be imposed as a condition of the permit or other approval. The department may require the applicant to arrange any such inspection, and require the applicant to attend such inspection with his or her design professionals, contractor or other appropriate representatives. When a department inspection is required upon completion of an installation or other work or requested by the department, the applicant shall notify the department upon completion of such work and request such inspection, arrange for the presence of the appropriate representatives at such inspection, correct any deficiencies identified during such inspection, and keep the installation or other work accessible for department inspection until department approval is obtained.
An application for a permit or other approval shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 calendar days after the date of filing, unless such application has been diligently prosecuted or a permit or other approval shall have been issued; except that the commissioner may grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 calendar days each if there is reasonable cause.
Completed permit applications for the manufacture, storage, handling, use, transportation or sale of flammable or combustible liquids, combustible materials or hazardous materials or an operation or facility that comply with the requirements of this code and other applicable laws, rules and regulations shall be approved by the commissioner no later than 40 calendar days after the submission thereof, except that on or before the fortieth day, the commissioner may, for good cause, extend such time for an additional 40 calendar days. Permit applications that do not comply with the requirements of this code and other applicable laws, rules and regulations shall be denied or preliminarily denied no later than 40 calendar days from the submission thereof and written notice of such denial or preliminary denial, stating the grounds therefor, shall be promptly given to the applicant. When a permit application has been denied or preliminarily denied and is thereafter revised and resubmitted to meet the stated grounds for denial, the revised completed application shall be approved or denied or preliminarily denied in accordance with the foregoing procedures and time periods.
A permit or other approval shall constitute permission to manufacture, store, handle, use, sell or transport hazardous materials or combustible materials, conduct an operation, or maintain a facility, as applicable, in accordance with this code and the rules where a permit is required by FC105.6. Such permission shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel or set aside any of the provisions of this code, the rules or other applicable laws, rules or regulations.
Every permit or renewal thereof granted by the commissioner shall be for a period specified therein, not to exceed 2 years, or as set forth in FC105.6, and shall expire at the end of such period unless the commissioner approves its renewal. Permits are not transferable and any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy or ownership shall require that a new permit be issued.
Permits shall be posted in a conspicuous location on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by any representative of the department.
The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code or of other law, rule or regulation. Permits purporting to authorize any such violation shall not be valid. The department's approval of design and installation documents or other submission, in connection with or independent of a permit application, shall not prevent the department from requiring the correction of errors in such documents or other submission. Any addition to, or alteration of, approved design and installation documents shall be approved in advance by the department.
Except as otherwise provided in this code, no person shall engage in a hazardous industry, trade, occupation, activity or operation requiring the manufacture, storage, handling, sale, use or transportation of hazardous materials or combustible materials without a permit, issued upon such conditions as the commissioner deems necessary in the interest of public safety.
The commissioner may require that the applicant for a permit or renewal thereof demonstrate, by submission of a certificate of occupancy or other authorization or approval issued by the Department of Buildings, that the building, structure or premises or portion thereof used for the manufacture, storage, handling or use of flammable or combustible liquids, combustible materials or hazardous materials, and all operations or facilities subject to this code, are designed, constructed and occupied in accordance with the certificate of occupancy, the construction codes and the Electrical Code.
No permit shall be issued when work requires the approval of the Commissioner of Buildings in connection with a material, operation or facility unless proof is submitted to the department that such work has been approved by the Commissioner of Buildings.
Design and installation documents required to be submitted to the department pursuant to the provisions of this code, the rules or the construction codes, including but not limited to those set forth below, or as directed by the commissioner to demonstrate or document that a device, equipment, system, operation or facility regulated by this code is designed and installed in accordance with this code, shall be submitted in accordance with this section. Such submissions shall be reviewed by the department for compliance with the requirements of this code, the rules and other applicable laws, rules and regulations enforced by the department. The time limitations for approval of design and installation documents and for deeming such submissions abandoned shall be as set forth in FC 105.2.3 and 105.2.4.
1. Aerosol products storage facilities:
1.1. General purpose warehouses (FC2804).
1.2. Aerosol warehouses (FC2804).
1.3. Liquid storage rooms (FC2804).
1.4. Liquid warehouses (FC2804).
1.5. Outdoor storage (FC2805).
1.6. Retail display (FC2806).
2. Aircraft fueling systems (FC1106).
3. Ammonia diffusion systems for refrigerating systems using ammonia refrigerant (FC606).
4. Cellulose nitrate film storage facilities (FC306).
5. Combustible fibers storage facilities:
5.1. Loose fiber storage (FC2904).
5.2. Baled fiber storage (FC2905).
6. Combustible material storage (FC315).
7. Commercial cooking system fire extinguishing systems (FC904).
8. Corrosive materials systems and facilities:
8.1. Storage (FC3104).
8.2. Handling and use (FC3105).
9. Cryogenic fluids systems and facilities:
9.1. Storage (FC 3203 and 3204).
9.2. Handling and use (FC 3203 and 3205).
9.3. Liquefied natural gas facilities (FC3206).
10. Dry cleaning systems using Class II and III solvents (FC1207).
11. Explosion control systems for certain hazardous materials and special uses (FC911).
12. Explosion (dust) protection systems for combustible metals, metal powders, metal dusts and sulfur (FC1304).
13. Explosives (FC3304).
14. Facilities in which a fumigant or insecticidal fogger are designed to be used in a stationary installation (FC1703).
15. Fire alarm systems (FC907 and Section 907 of the Building Code).
16. Fire apparatus access roads and security gates installed across such roads (FC503).
17. Fire department in-building auxiliary radio communication systems (FC511).
18. Fixed guideway transit and passenger rail systems (FC321):
18.1. Emergency ventilation systems.
18.2. Emergency voice communication systems.
18.3. Means of egress.
18.4. Standpipe systems and other fire protection systems.
19. Flammable and combustible liquids systems and facilities:
19.1. Piping, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, fuel-dispensing facilities and similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are manufactured, stored, handled or used, including dispensing (FC3404).
19.2. Group M occupancy wholesale and retail sales uses (FC3404).
19.3. Liquid storage rooms (FC3404).
19.4. Liquid storage warehouses (FC3404).
19.5. Outdoor storage (FC3404).
19.6. Bulk plants and terminals (FC3406).
20. Flammable gases systems and facilities:
20.1. Storage (FC3504).
20.2. Handling and use (FC3505).
20.3. CNG storage in portable containers (FC3508).
20.4. Methane gas recovery from landfills (FC3509).
20.5. Compressing of a flammable gas, including piped natural gas, to a pressure exceeding 6 psig (41.4 kPa) (FC Chapter 35).
20.6. Detection and alarm systems (FC 908.9 and 2211.7.2).
21. Flammable solids systems and facilities:
21.1. Storage (FC3604).
21.2. Handling and use (FC3605).
22. Flammable/combustible spraying, dipping or powder-coating systems and facilities:
22.1. Spray booths (spray finishing) (FC1504).
22.2. Spray rooms (spray finishing) (FC1504).
22.3. Dip tanks (FC1505).
22.4. Spray booths (powder coating) (FC1506).
22.5. Spray rooms (powder coating) (FC1506).
22.6. Limited spraying space (FC1504).
23. Flaring systems for refrigerating systems using flammable or toxic or highly toxic refrigerants (FC606).
24. Hazardous materials systems and facilities (FC 2703, 2704 and 2705) (applicable to compressed gases, corrosive materials, cryogenic fluids, explosives, flammable and combustible liquids, flammable gases, flammable solids, highly toxic and toxic materials, LPG, organic peroxides, oxidizers, pyrophoric materials, unstable (reactive) materials and water-reactive solids and liquids):
24.1. Tanks (FC2703).
24.2. Piping, tubing, valves and fittings (FC2703).
24.3. Highly toxic and toxic compressed gas rooms (FC2703).
25. Highly toxic and toxic materials systems and facilities:
25.1. Storage, handling and use of highly toxic and toxic solids and liquids (FC3703).
25.2. Storage, handling and use of highly toxic and toxic compressed gases (FC3704).
25.3. Ozone gas generators (FC3705).
25.4. Detection and alarm systems (FC 908.3 and 3704.2).
26. High-piled combustible storage areas (FC2301).
27. Industrial furnaces (FC2101).
28. LPG (FC3801).
29. Marina fire protection systems (FC319).
30. Medical gases:
30.1. Storage and piping systems (FC3006).
30.2. Monitoring and alarm systems (FC3006.4).
31. Motor fuel dispensing facilities (FC2201):
31.1. Fleet motor fuel-dispensing facilities.
31.2. Full-service motor fuel-dispensing facilities.
31.3. Self-service motor fuel-dispensing facilities.
32. Natural gas distribution piping systems designed for or operated at 15 psig (103 kPa gauge) or greater (Fuel Gas Code).
33. Nonflammable compressed gases systems and facilities (FC3003).
34. Non-water fire extinguishing systems:
34.1. Wet chemical systems (FC904).
34.2. Dry chemical systems (FC904).
34.3. Foam systems (FC904).
34.4. Carbon dioxide systems (FC904).
34.5. Halon systems (modification of lawfully existing installations) (FC904).
34.6. Clean agent systems (FC904).
34.7. Aerosol systems (FC904).
35. Organic coating manufacturing process facilities (FC2005).
36. Organic peroxides storage and facilities:
36.1. Storage (FC3904).
36.2. Handling and use (FC3905).
37. Oxidizer systems and facilities:
37.1. Storage (FC4004).
37.2. Handling and use (FC4005).
38. Oxygen-fuel gas systems (FC 2601 and 2609).
39. Private fire hydrant systems (FC508).
40. Pyrophoric materials systems and facilities:
40.1. Storage (FC4104).
40.2. Handling and use (FC4105).
40.3. Storage, handling and use of silane gas (FC 4104 and 4105).
41. Pyroxylin plastics systems and facilities (FC4204).
42. Semiconductor fabrication facilities:
42.1. Facilities (FC1803).
42.2. Fabrication areas (FC1803).
42.3. Hazardous production material (HPM) rooms (FC1803).
43. Sprinkler systems where the design requirements are specified in this code (FC 2209, 2306, 2307, 2308, 2309, 2310, 2804, 2806 and 3404).
44. Treatment systems for refrigerating systems using toxic or highly toxic refrigerants (FC606).
45. Unstable (reactive) materials systems and facilities:
45.1. Storage (FC4304).
45.2. Handling and use (FC4305).
46. Vehicle tunnels and bridges (FC322):
46.1. Emergency ventilation systems.
46.2. Emergency voice communication systems.
46.3. Means of egress.
46.4. Standpipe systems and other fire protection systems.
47. Water-mist fire extinguishing systems (FC904).
48. Water-reactive solids and liquids systems and facilities:
48.1. Storage (FC4404).
48.2. Handling and use (FC4405).
49. Yard hydrant systems (FC 508.2.3 and 3406.4.10.5).
1. Aerosol products storage facilities:
1.1. General purpose warehouses (FC2804).
1.2. Aerosol warehouses (FC2804).
1.3. Liquid storage rooms (FC2804).
1.4. Liquid warehouses (FC2804).
1.5. Outdoor storage (FC2805).
1.6. Retail display (FC2806).
2. Aircraft fueling systems (FC1106).
3. Ammonia diffusion systems for refrigerating systems using ammonia refrigerant (FC606).
4. Cellulose nitrate film storage facilities (FC306).
5. Combustible fibers storage facilities:
5.1. Loose fiber storage (FC2904).
5.2. Baled fiber storage (FC2905).
6. Combustible material storage (FC315).
7. Commercial cooking system fire extinguishing systems (FC904).
8. Corrosive materials systems and facilities:
8.1. Storage (FC3104).
8.2. Handling and use (FC3105).
9. Cryogenic fluids systems and facilities:
9.1. Storage (FC 3203 and 3204).
9.2. Handling and use (FC 3203 and 3205).
9.3. Liquefied natural gas facilities (FC3206).
10. Dry cleaning systems using Class II and III solvents (FC1207).
11. Explosion control systems for certain hazardous materials and special uses (FC911).
12. Explosion (dust) protection systems for combustible metals, metal powders, metal dusts and sulfur (FC1304).
13. Explosives (FC3304).
14. Facilities in which a fumigant or insecticidal fogger are designed to be used in a stationary installation (FC1703).
15. Fire alarm systems (FC907 and Section 907 of the Building Code).
16. Fire apparatus access roads and security gates installed across such roads (FC503).
17. Fire department in-building auxiliary radio communication systems (FC511).
18. Fixed guideway transit and passenger rail systems (FC321):
18.1. Emergency ventilation systems.
18.2. Emergency voice communication systems.
18.3. Means of egress.
18.4. Standpipe systems and other fire protection systems.
19. Flammable and combustible liquids systems and facilities:
19.1. Piping, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, fuel-dispensing facilities and similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are manufactured, stored, handled or used, including dispensing (FC3404).
19.2. Group M occupancy wholesale and retail sales uses (FC3404).
19.3. Liquid storage rooms (FC3404).
19.4. Liquid storage warehouses (FC3404).
19.5. Outdoor storage (FC3404).
19.6. Bulk plants and terminals (FC3406).
20. Flammable gases systems and facilities:
20.1. Storage (FC3504).
20.2. Handling and use (FC3505).
20.3. CNG storage in portable containers (FC3508).
20.4. Methane gas recovery from landfills (FC3509).
20.5. Compressing of a flammable gas, including piped natural gas, to a pressure exceeding 6 psig (41.4 kPa) (FC Chapter 35).
20.6. Detection and alarm systems (FC 908.9 and 2211.7.2).
21. Flammable solids systems and facilities:
21.1. Storage (FC3604).
21.2. Handling and use (FC3605).
22. Flammable/combustible spraying, dipping or powder-coating systems and facilities:
22.1. Spray booths (spray finishing) (FC1504).
22.2. Spray rooms (spray finishing) (FC1504).
22.3. Dip tanks (FC1505).
22.4. Spray booths (powder coating) (FC1506).
22.5. Spray rooms (powder coating) (FC1506).
22.6. Limited spraying space (FC1504).
23. Flaring systems for refrigerating systems using flammable or toxic or highly toxic refrigerants (FC606).
24. Hazardous materials systems and facilities (FC 2703, 2704 and 2705) (applicable to compressed gases, corrosive materials, cryogenic fluids, explosives, flammable and combustible liquids, flammable gases, flammable solids, highly toxic and toxic materials, LPG, organic peroxides, oxidizers, pyrophoric materials, unstable (reactive) materials and water-reactive solids and liquids):
24.1. Tanks (FC2703).
24.2. Piping, tubing, valves and fittings (FC2703).
24.3. Highly toxic and toxic compressed gas rooms (FC2703).
25. Highly toxic and toxic materials systems and facilities:
25.1. Storage, handling and use of highly toxic and toxic solids and liquids (FC3703).
25.2. Storage, handling and use of highly toxic and toxic compressed gases (FC3704).
25.3. Ozone gas generators (FC3705).
25.4. Detection and alarm systems (FC 908.3 and 3704.2).
26. High-piled combustible storage areas (FC2301).
27. Industrial furnaces (FC2101).
28. LPG (FC3801).
29. Marina fire protection systems (FC319).
30. Medical gases:
30.1. Storage and piping systems (FC3006).
30.2. Monitoring and alarm systems (FC3006.4).
31. Motor fuel dispensing facilities (FC2201):
31.1. Fleet motor fuel-dispensing facilities.
31.2. Full-service motor fuel-dispensing facilities.
31.3. Self-service motor fuel-dispensing facilities.
32. Natural gas distribution piping systems designed for or operated at 15 psig (103 kPa gauge) or greater (Fuel Gas Code).
33. Nonflammable compressed gases systems and facilities (FC3003).
34. Non-water fire extinguishing systems:
34.1. Wet chemical systems (FC904).
34.2. Dry chemical systems (FC904).
34.3. Foam systems (FC904).
34.4. Carbon dioxide systems (FC904).
34.5. Halon systems (modification of lawfully existing installations) (FC904).
34.6. Clean agent systems (FC904).
34.7. Aerosol systems (FC904).
35. Organic coating manufacturing process facilities (FC2005).
36. Organic peroxides storage and facilities:
36.1. Storage (FC3904).
36.2. Handling and use (FC3905).
37. Oxidizer systems and facilities:
37.1. Storage (FC4004).
37.2. Handling and use (FC4005).
38. Oxygen-fuel gas systems (FC 2601 and 2609).
39. Private fire hydrant systems (FC508).
40. Pyrophoric materials systems and facilities:
40.1. Storage (FC4104).
40.2. Handling and use (FC4105).
40.3. Storage, handling and use of silane gas (FC 4104 and 4105).
41. Pyroxylin plastics systems and facilities (FC4204).
42. Semiconductor fabrication facilities:
42.1. Facilities (FC1803).
42.2. Fabrication areas (FC1803).
42.3. Hazardous production material (HPM) rooms (FC1803).
43. Sprinkler systems where the design requirements are specified in this code (FC 2209, 2306, 2307, 2308, 2309, 2310, 2804, 2806 and 3404).
44. Treatment systems for refrigerating systems using toxic or highly toxic refrigerants (FC606).
45. Unstable (reactive) materials systems and facilities:
45.1. Storage (FC4304).
45.2. Handling and use (FC4305).
46. Vehicle tunnels and bridges (FC322):
46.1. Emergency ventilation systems.
46.2. Emergency voice communication systems.
46.3. Means of egress.
46.4. Standpipe systems and other fire protection systems.
47. Water-mist fire extinguishing systems (FC904).
48. Water-reactive solids and liquids systems and facilities:
48.1. Storage (FC4404).
48.2. Handling and use (FC4405).
49. Yard hydrant systems (FC 508.2.3 and 3406.4.10.5).
Design and installation documents shall be submitted in such number and in such form and detail as may be prescribed by the commissioner. The design and installation documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional. The commissioner may require that such submissions be made in an approved electronic format or medium.
Design and installation documents shall be drawn to scale. Design and installation documents shall indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this code, the rules and other applicable laws, rules and regulations.
The commissioner shall approve, or deny, or preliminarily deny design and installation documents in accordance with the procedures and time periods set forth in FC105.2.4. Upon review and approval of design and installation documents, the commissioner shall mark such approval upon such documents and/or issue a letter of approval or other form of written authorization. Design and installation documents approved by the commissioner are approved with the intent that such design and installation documents comply in all respects with the requirements of this code, the rules and any other applicable laws, rules or regulations. Review and approval by the commissioner shall not relieve the applicant of the responsibility of compliance with the requirements of this code, the rules and any other applicable laws, rules or regulations.
The commissioner may require that, upon completion, any installation for which approved design and installation documents are required by this code or the rules be inspected and/or subjected to acceptance testing in the presence of a department representative.
Where field conditions necessitate any change from the approved design and installation documents, corrected design and installation documents or other documentation acceptable to the department shall be submitted.
One set of design and installation documents shall be retained by the commissioner. One set of approved design and installation documents shall be returned to the applicant, and shall be kept on the site of the building or structure or at the work site at all times and readily available for inspection by any representative of the department until the required permit is posted on the premises as required by FC105.3.5, or where no permit is required, until the work performed under such approved design and installation documents has been inspected and approved by the department.
The commissioner may revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code when:
1. the permit is used for a location or establishment other than that for which it was issued.
2. the permit is used for a purpose or operation other than that listed in the permit.
3. conditions and limitations set forth in the permit have been violated.
4. there has been a false statement or misrepresentation material to the issuance of the permit.
5. the party engaging in the manufacture, storage, handling, use, sale or transportation of hazardous materials or combustible materials, or conducting an operation or maintaining a facility is different from the party to whom the permit was issued.
6. the permit holder fails, refuses or neglects to timely comply with the commissioner's orders or notices of violation duly served in accordance with this code, or other law, rule or regulation enforced by the department.
7. the permit was issued in error or in violation of this code or other applicable law, rule or regulation.
8. circumstances or conditions material to the issuance of the permit applied for have changed.
9. other good cause exists.
1. the permit is used for a location or establishment other than that for which it was issued.
2. the permit is used for a purpose or operation other than that listed in the permit.
3. conditions and limitations set forth in the permit have been violated.
4. there has been a false statement or misrepresentation material to the issuance of the permit.
5. the party engaging in the manufacture, storage, handling, use, sale or transportation of hazardous materials or combustible materials, or conducting an operation or maintaining a facility is different from the party to whom the permit was issued.
6. the permit holder fails, refuses or neglects to timely comply with the commissioner's orders or notices of violation duly served in accordance with this code, or other law, rule or regulation enforced by the department.
7. the permit was issued in error or in violation of this code or other applicable law, rule or regulation.
8. circumstances or conditions material to the issuance of the permit applied for have changed.
9. other good cause exists.
The commissioner shall issue the following permits for the manufacture, storage, handling, use, transportation and sale of the following materials, the conduct of the following operations, and the design, installation, operation and maintenance of the following facilities in accordance with this code and the construction codes, including the Building Code:
Aerosol products. A permit is required to store, handle or use an aggregate quantity of Level 1, 2 or 3 aerosol products in excess of 100 pounds (45.4 kg) net weight.
Amusement buildings. A permit is required to maintain or operate a special amusement building.
Asphalt melter. A permit is required to store, handle or use an asphalt melter.
Aviation operations. A permit is required for the following aviation operations:
1. To operate or maintain an aircraft-fueling vehicle.
2. To operate or maintain an aircraft-fueling system.
3. To conduct a helicopter landing at other than an approved heliport, helistop or airport.
4. To conduct a helicopter lift operation.
5. To conduct a hot air balloon operation.
Cellulose nitrate film. A permit is required to store, handle or use cellulose nitrate film in the following quantities:
1. Any quantity in a Group A occupancy.
2. Quantities of 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or more in other than a Group A occupancy.
Coke-fueled salamanders. A permit is required to store, handle or use coke-fueled salamanders at a construction site.
Combustible dust-producing operations. A permit is required to maintain or operate a grain elevator, flour starch mill, feed mill, or a plant pulverizing aluminum, coal, cocoa, magnesium, spices or sugar, or other operations producing combustible dusts as defined in FC Chapter 2.
Combustible fibers. A permit is required to store or handle combustible fibers in quantities exceeding 100 cubic feet (2.8 m3).
Exception: A permit is not required for agricultural storage.
Combustible liquids. See "Flammable and combustible liquids."
Combustible material storage. A permit is required to store in any building, structure, premises or facility more than 2,000 cubic feet (56.6 m3) gross volume of combustible empty packing cases, boxes, barrels or similar containers, rubber (excluding tires), cork or similar combustible material, including combustible waste, or more than 1,000 pounds (454 kg) of flammable plastic foam products, regardless of volume.
Exceptions:
1. A permit is not required for such storage in buildings or structures protected throughout by a sprinkler system.
2. A permit is not required if the storage is kept exclusively in a dedicated area of a building or structure which is protected throughout by a sprinkler system and separated from the rest of the building or structure by 2-hour fire-resistance-rated construction.
Commercial cooking systems. A permit is required to maintain or operate a commercial cooking system.
Compressed gases. A permit is required to store, handle or use compressed gases in quantities exceeding those set forth in FC Table 105.6(1).
Exceptions: A permit is not required for the:
1. storage and use of compressed gases in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, marine vessel or watercraft for motive power.
2. handling and use of medical-grade gaseous oxygen by trained and knowledgeable medical personnel engaged in providing licensed health care at patient locations citywide, outside of health care facilities, on a citywide response basis. This exception does not apply to any premises at which such gaseous oxygen is being stored.
3. handling of medical-grade gaseous oxygen by trained and knowledgeable medical personnel at any premises at which such oxygen is stored for use in the provision of licensed health care at patient locations citywide, outside of health care facilities, on a citywide response basis, but which is not used at such premises. This exception includes making connections for purposes of ascertaining the contents of the container and attaching ancillary equipment, but does not include filling, refilling or hydrostatic testing of the container.
Compressing gases. A permit is required to compress:
1. a flammable gas, including piped natural gas, to a pressure exceeding 6 psig (41.4 kpa).
2. a nonflammable, corrosive or oxidizing gas, including air, to a pressure exceeding 100 psig (689.5 Kpa).
Exception: Outdoor air compressing at other than a fair or festival.
Cryogenic fluids. A permit is required to manufacture, store, handle or use, including dispensing, cryogenic fluids in quantities exceeding those set forth in FC Table 105.6(2).
Exceptions: A permit is not required for the:
1. storage and use of cryogenic fluids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, marine vessel or watercraft for motive power or for refrigerating the cargo.
2. storage, handling or use of liquid oxygen home care containers and liquid oxygen ambulatory containers in compliance with the requirements of FC4006 in residential dwelling units and residential health care dwelling units and sleeping rooms in Group I-1, I-4 and R occupancies.
3. handling and use of medical-grade liquid oxygen by trained and knowledgeable medical personnel engaged in providing licensed health care at patient locations citywide, outside of health care facilities, on a citywide response basis. This exception does not apply to any premises at which such liquid oxygen is being stored.
4. handling of medical-grade liquid oxygen at any premises at which such oxygen is stored by trained and knowledgeable medical personnel for use in the provision of licensed health care at patient locations citywide, outside of health care facilities, on a citywide response basis, but which is not used at such premises. This exception includes making connections for purposes of ascertaining the contents of the container and attaching ancillary equipment, but does not include filling, refilling or hydrostatic testing of the container.
Dry cleaning facilities. A permit is required to maintain or operate dry cleaning equipment that utilizes a Class II or Class III solvent.
Explosives. A permit is required to store, handle, use or sell explosives as follows:
1. Store, sell or offer for sale any quantity of black powder and smokeless powder.
2. Store, sell or offer for sale any quantity of blasting caps.
3. Store, sell or offer for sale two hundred or more shells of small arms ammunition.
4. Store, handle, use, sell or offer for sale any quantity of explosives, other than those specified in Items 1, 2 and 3 above.
Fire department in-building auxiliary radio communication systems. A permit is required to maintain or operate a fire department in-building auxiliary radio communication system.
Fireworks. A permit is required for each display or other event involving the handling, discharge or other use, or storage for use, of fireworks.
Flammable and combustible liquids. A permit is required:
1. to store, handle or use Class I liquids, other than paints, varnishes, lacquers, gasoline and other petroleum-based Class I liquids, in quantities exceeding 5 gallons (19 L), except that a permit is not required for the storage or use of such liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, marine vessel, or watercraft.
2. to store, handle or use amounts of gasoline and other petroleum-based Class I liquids other than paints, varnishes and lacquers, in quantities exceeding 21/2 gallons (9.5 L), except that a permit is not required for the storage or use of such liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, marine vessel, or watercraft.
3. to store, handle or use Class II or Class III liquids with a flash point of 300°F (149°C) or less, other than paints, varnishes and lacquers, in quantities exceeding 10 gallons (38 L), except that a permit is not required for the:
3.1. storage or use of such liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, marine vessel, or watercraft.
3.2. storage of fuel oil in stationary storage tanks in Group R-3 occupancies for use in stationary fuel oil burning equipment.
4. to store, handle or use Class I, Class II or Class III liquids having a flash point of 300°F (149°C) or less that are commonly used for painting, varnishing, staining or other similar purposes, including paint, varnish and lacquer, in quantities exceeding 20 gallons (76 L).
5. to store, handle or use petroleum-based Class III liquids with a flash point exceeding 300°F (149°C), in quantities exceeding 70 gallons (266L), except that a permit is not required for the storage and use of such liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, marine vessel or watercraft for motive power.
6. to operate a bulk plant or terminal or bulk transfer facility where flammable and combustible liquids are blended, produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or used.
7. to manufacture flammable or combustible liquids.
8. to store and/or use fuel oil stored on a barge, marine vessel or watercraft moored to or anchored at privately owned waterfront property.
9. to store and use fuel oil in quantities exceeding 10 gallons (38 L) on mobile heating and power generating trailers.
Floor finishing. A permit is required to conduct floor finishing or surfacing operations over an area exceeding 350 square feet (33 m2) using Class I or Class II liquids.
Fruit and crop ripening. A permit is required to maintain or operate a fruit-, or crop-ripening facility or conduct a fruit-ripening process using ethylene gas.
Fumigation and insecticidal fogging. A permit is required to maintain or operate a facility in which a fumigant or insecticidal fogger is used in a stationary installation.
Hazardous materials. A permit is required to store, handle or use hazardous materials in quantities exceeding those set forth in FC Table 105.6(3).
Hazardous production material (HPM) facilities. A permit is required to store, handle or use hazardous production materials.
High-piled storage. A permit is required to use an area exceeding 500 square feet (46 m2) in a building or structure or part thereof as a high-piled storage area.
Hot work operations. A permit is required to conduct hot work using oxygen and a flammable gas.
Industrial furnaces. A permit is required to maintain or operate an industrial furnace regulated by FC Chapter 21.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). A permit is required to store, handle or use LPG in quantities exceeding those set forth in FC Table 105.6(1).
Exceptions: A permit is not required for:
1. stationary LPG installations in Group R-3 occupancies.
2. the storage and use of LPG in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, marine vessel or watercraft for motive power.
Lumber yards. A permit is required to store lumber exceeding 100,000 board feet (8,333 ft3) (236 m3).
Methane recovery. A permit is required for the recovery of methane from landfills and related processing.
Motor fuel-dispensing facilities. A permit is required to maintain or operate the following types of motor fuel-dispensing facilities:
1. Fleet motor fuel-dispensing facilities.
2. Full-service motor fuel-dispensing facilities.
3. Self-service motor fuel-dispensing facilities.
Natural gas liquefaction facility. A permit is required to maintain or operate a natural gas liquefaction facility.
Non-production chemical laboratory units. A permit is required to store, handle or use hazardous materials in a laboratory unit in quantities exceeding 1 gallon (3.8 L) of flammable liquid, 1 gallon (3.8 L) of combustible liquid or 75 SCF (2.12 m3) of flammable gas.
Open flames.
A permit is required to use open flames:
1. In any public assembly occupancy.
2. In any other place of public gathering.
3. In a covered mall building.
Organic coatings. A permit is required to conduct an organic-coating manufacturing operation producing more than 1 gallon (4 L) of an organic coating in one day.
Places of assembly. A permit is required to maintain or operate a place of assembly. The term of such permit shall be for a period not to exceed 1 year.
Portable fueled space heaters. A permit is required to store, handle or use portable fueled space heaters that are fueled:
1. by a combustible liquid.
2. by compressed natural gas (CNG).
3. by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
4. by piped natural gas, except in Group R-3 occupancies.
Pyrotechnic material. A permit is required to store, handle or sell, including storage for sale, any quantity of pyrotechnic materials, articles and devices, other than pyrotechnic materials, articles and devices used solely for a purpose other than to create a special effect.
Pyroxylin plastics. A permit is required to store, handle and/or use pyroxylin plastics as follows:
1. To store, handle and/or use raw pyroxylin plastic in quantities exceeding 25 pounds (11 kg).
2. To use any quantity of raw pyroxylin plastic for the assembly or manufacture of articles.
Refrigerating system. A permit is required to maintain or operate a refrigerating system that uses a group A1, A2, A3, B1, B2 or B3 refrigerant or that is mounted on or suspended from a roof or ceiling.
Exceptions:
1. A refrigerating system of less than five horsepower that uses a group A1 refrigerant and that is not mounted on or suspended from a roof or ceiling.
2. A refrigerating system installed in the residence portion of any building, installed in motor vehicles, aircraft, marine vessels, watercraft or tank cars, or employing water or air as a refrigerant.
Repair garages. A permit is required to maintain or operate a repair garage.
Special effects. A permit is required for:
1. the discharge or other use for any purpose of any material, article or device of an explosive, flammable or combustible nature used to create a special effect, including fireworks meeting the definition of fireworks, 1.4G, and pyrotechnic materials, articles or devices.
2. the storage for use in a special effects display or other event of any material, article or device of an explosive, flammable or combustible nature, including fireworks meeting the definition of fireworks, 1.4G, and pyrotechnic materials, articles or devices.
Spraying or dipping. A permit is required to conduct a spraying or dipping operation utilizing flammable or combustible liquids or the application of powder coatings regulated by FC Chapter 15.
Sulfur. A permit is required to store, handle or use sulfur in quantities exceeding 200 pounds (90.8 kg).
Tar kettles. A permit is required to store, handle or use a tar kettle.
Tire-rebuilding plants. A permit is required to maintain or operate a tire-rebuilding plant.
Tires, scrap tires and tire byproducts. A permit is required to store tires, scrap tires and tire byproducts, except tires mounted on vehicles, in quantities exceeding:
1. twenty-five hundred cubic feet (71 m3) of total volume of scrap tires or one thousand tires, whichever is less, either outdoors, or in buildings of noncombustible construction that are protected throughout by a sprinkler system.
2. two hundred fifty cubic feet (7.1 m3) of total volume of scrap tires or one hundred tires, whichever is less, in buildings of combustible construction, or in buildings of noncombustible construction that are not protected throughout by a sprinkler system.
Transportation of hazardous materials. A permit is required to transport hazardous materials in or on a:
1. marine vessel or watercraft transporting upon the navigable waters within the city, any quantity of explosives for delivery at a wharf, pier, bulkhead, or other structure over or contiguous to such navigable waters, or to a marine vessel or watercraft lying thereto, in excess of the quantity required for the vessel or craft's own use.
2. motor vehicle transporting a flammable liquid in a quantity exceeding 1,000 pounds (454 kg) aggregate gross weight, except vehicles transporting paint products prominently labeled as such in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
3. motor vehicle transporting a combustible liquid in a quantity exceeding 1,000 pounds (454 kg) aggregate gross weight, except vehicles transporting paint products prominently labeled as such in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
4. motor vehicle transporting a compressed gas in any quantity exceeding the limits set forth in FC Table 105.6(1) or 105.6(2).
5. motor vehicle transporting any quantity of explosives, except small arms ammunition.
Exceptions: A permit is not required for:
1. the transportation of hazardous materials for transshipment when transported in a motor vehicle operated in compliance with the route and time requirements of FC2707.11 and the rules.
2. the storage and use of hazardous materials in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, marine vessel or watercraft for motive power.
3. hazardous materials on motor vehicles, marine vessels or watercraft used for refrigerating the cargo.
4. the transportation by motor vehicle of medical-grade gaseous or liquid oxygen by trained and knowledgeable medical personnel engaged in providing licensed health care at patient locations citywide, outside of health care facilities, on a citywide response basis.
FC TABLE 105.6(1) PERMIT QUANTITIES FOR COMPRESSED GASES
FC TABLE 105.6(2) PERMIT QUANTITIES FOR CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
FC TABLE 105.6(3) PERMIT QUANTITIES FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
FC TABLE 105.6(4) PERMIT QUANTITIES FOR FLAMMABLE SOLIDS
Aerosol products. A permit is required to store, handle or use an aggregate quantity of Level 1, 2 or 3 aerosol products in excess of 100 pounds (45.4 kg) net weight.
Amusement buildings. A permit is required to maintain or operate a special amusement building.
Asphalt melter. A permit is required to store, handle or use an asphalt melter.
Aviation operations. A permit is required for the following aviation operations:
1. To operate or maintain an aircraft-fueling vehicle.
2. To operate or maintain an aircraft-fueling system.
3. To conduct a helicopter landing at other than an approved heliport, helistop or airport.
4. To conduct a helicopter lift operation.
5. To conduct a hot air balloon operation.
Cellulose nitrate film. A permit is required to store, handle or use cellulose nitrate film in the following quantities:
1. Any quantity in a Group A occupancy.
2. Quantities of 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or more in other than a Group A occupancy.
Coke-fueled salamanders. A permit is required to store, handle or use coke-fueled salamanders at a construction site.
Combustible dust-producing operations. A permit is required to maintain or operate a grain elevator, flour starch mill, feed mill, or a plant pulverizing aluminum, coal, cocoa, magnesium, spices or sugar, or other operations producing combustible dusts as defined in FC Chapter 2.
Combustible fibers. A permit is required to store or handle combustible fibers in quantities exceeding 100 cubic feet (2.8 m3).
Exception: A permit is not required for agricultural storage.
Combustible liquids. See "Flammable and combustible liquids."
Combustible material storage. A permit is required to store in any building, structure, premises or facility more than 2,000 cubic feet (56.6 m3) gross volume of combustible empty packing cases, boxes, barrels or similar containers, rubber (excluding tires), cork or similar combustible material, including combustible waste, or more than 1,000 pounds (454 kg) of flammable plastic foam products, regardless of volume.
Exceptions:
1. A permit is not required for such storage in buildings or structures protected throughout by a sprinkler system.
2. A permit is not required if the storage is kept exclusively in a dedicated area of a building or structure which is protected throughout by a sprinkler system and separated from the rest of the building or structure by 2-hour fire-resistance-rated construction.
Commercial cooking systems. A permit is required to maintain or operate a commercial cooking system.
Compressed gases. A permit is required to store, handle or use compressed gases in quantities exceeding those set forth in FC Table 105.6(1).
Exceptions: A permit is not required for the:
1. storage and use of compressed gases in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, marine vessel or watercraft for motive power.
2. handling and use of medical-grade gaseous oxygen by trained and knowledgeable medical personnel engaged in providing licensed health care at patient locations citywide, outside of health care facilities, on a citywide response basis. This exception does not apply to any premises at which such gaseous oxygen is being stored.
3. handling of medical-grade gaseous oxygen by trained and knowledgeable medical personnel at any premises at which such oxygen is stored for use in the provision of licensed health care at patient locations citywide, outside of health care facilities, on a citywide response basis, but which is not used at such premises. This exception includes making connections for purposes of ascertaining the contents of the container and attaching ancillary equipment, but does not include filling, refilling or hydrostatic testing of the container.
Compressing gases. A permit is required to compress:
1. a flammable gas, including piped natural gas, to a pressure exceeding 6 psig (41.4 kpa).
2. a nonflammable, corrosive or oxidizing gas, including air, to a pressure exceeding 100 psig (689.5 Kpa).
Exception: Outdoor air compressing at other than a fair or festival.
Cryogenic fluids. A permit is required to manufacture, store, handle or use, including dispensing, cryogenic fluids in quantities exceeding those set forth in FC Table 105.6(2).
Exceptions: A permit is not required for the:
1. storage and use of cryogenic fluids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, marine vessel or watercraft for motive power or for refrigerating the cargo.
2. storage, handling or use of liquid oxygen home care containers and liquid oxygen ambulatory containers in compliance with the requirements of FC4006 in residential dwelling units and residential health care dwelling units and sleeping rooms in Group I-1, I-4 and R occupancies.
3. handling and use of medical-grade liquid oxygen by trained and knowledgeable medical personnel engaged in providing licensed health care at patient locations citywide, outside of health care facilities, on a citywide response basis. This exception does not apply to any premises at which such liquid oxygen is being stored.
4. handling of medical-grade liquid oxygen at any premises at which such oxygen is stored by trained and knowledgeable medical personnel for use in the provision of licensed health care at patient locations citywide, outside of health care facilities, on a citywide response basis, but which is not used at such premises. This exception includes making connections for purposes of ascertaining the contents of the container and attaching ancillary equipment, but does not include filling, refilling or hydrostatic testing of the container.
Dry cleaning facilities. A permit is required to maintain or operate dry cleaning equipment that utilizes a Class II or Class III solvent.
Explosives. A permit is required to store, handle, use or sell explosives as follows:
1. Store, sell or offer for sale any quantity of black powder and smokeless powder.
2. Store, sell or offer for sale any quantity of blasting caps.
3. Store, sell or offer for sale two hundred or more shells of small arms ammunition.
4. Store, handle, use, sell or offer for sale any quantity of explosives, other than those specified in Items 1, 2 and 3 above.
Fire department in-building auxiliary radio communication systems. A permit is required to maintain or operate a fire department in-building auxiliary radio communication system.
Fireworks. A permit is required for each display or other event involving the handling, discharge or other use, or storage for use, of fireworks.
Flammable and combustible liquids. A permit is required:
1. to store, handle or use Class I liquids, other than paints, varnishes, lacquers, gasoline and other petroleum-based Class I liquids, in quantities exceeding 5 gallons (19 L), except that a permit is not required for the storage or use of such liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, marine vessel, or watercraft.
2. to store, handle or use amounts of gasoline and other petroleum-based Class I liquids other than paints, varnishes and lacquers, in quantities exceeding 21/2 gallons (9.5 L), except that a permit is not required for the storage or use of such liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, marine vessel, or watercraft.
3. to store, handle or use Class II or Class III liquids with a flash point of 300°F (149°C) or less, other than paints, varnishes and lacquers, in quantities exceeding 10 gallons (38 L), except that a permit is not required for the:
3.1. storage or use of such liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, marine vessel, or watercraft.
3.2. storage of fuel oil in stationary storage tanks in Group R-3 occupancies for use in stationary fuel oil burning equipment.
4. to store, handle or use Class I, Class II or Class III liquids having a flash point of 300°F (149°C) or less that are commonly used for painting, varnishing, staining or other similar purposes, including paint, varnish and lacquer, in quantities exceeding 20 gallons (76 L).
5. to store, handle or use petroleum-based Class III liquids with a flash point exceeding 300°F (149°C), in quantities exceeding 70 gallons (266L), except that a permit is not required for the storage and use of such liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, marine vessel or watercraft for motive power.
6. to operate a bulk plant or terminal or bulk transfer facility where flammable and combustible liquids are blended, produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or used.
7. to manufacture flammable or combustible liquids.
8. to store and/or use fuel oil stored on a barge, marine vessel or watercraft moored to or anchored at privately owned waterfront property.
9. to store and use fuel oil in quantities exceeding 10 gallons (38 L) on mobile heating and power generating trailers.
Floor finishing. A permit is required to conduct floor finishing or surfacing operations over an area exceeding 350 square feet (33 m2) using Class I or Class II liquids.
Fruit and crop ripening. A permit is required to maintain or operate a fruit-, or crop-ripening facility or conduct a fruit-ripening process using ethylene gas.
Fumigation and insecticidal fogging. A permit is required to maintain or operate a facility in which a fumigant or insecticidal fogger is used in a stationary installation.
Hazardous materials. A permit is required to store, handle or use hazardous materials in quantities exceeding those set forth in FC Table 105.6(3).
Hazardous production material (HPM) facilities. A permit is required to store, handle or use hazardous production materials.
High-piled storage. A permit is required to use an area exceeding 500 square feet (46 m2) in a building or structure or part thereof as a high-piled storage area.
Hot work operations. A permit is required to conduct hot work using oxygen and a flammable gas.
Industrial furnaces. A permit is required to maintain or operate an industrial furnace regulated by FC Chapter 21.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). A permit is required to store, handle or use LPG in quantities exceeding those set forth in FC Table 105.6(1).
Exceptions: A permit is not required for:
1. stationary LPG installations in Group R-3 occupancies.
2. the storage and use of LPG in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, marine vessel or watercraft for motive power.
Lumber yards. A permit is required to store lumber exceeding 100,000 board feet (8,333 ft3) (236 m3).
Methane recovery. A permit is required for the recovery of methane from landfills and related processing.
Motor fuel-dispensing facilities. A permit is required to maintain or operate the following types of motor fuel-dispensing facilities:
1. Fleet motor fuel-dispensing facilities.
2. Full-service motor fuel-dispensing facilities.
3. Self-service motor fuel-dispensing facilities.
Natural gas liquefaction facility. A permit is required to maintain or operate a natural gas liquefaction facility.
Non-production chemical laboratory units. A permit is required to store, handle or use hazardous materials in a laboratory unit in quantities exceeding 1 gallon (3.8 L) of flammable liquid, 1 gallon (3.8 L) of combustible liquid or 75 SCF (2.12 m3) of flammable gas.
Open flames.
A permit is required to use open flames:
1. In any public assembly occupancy.
2. In any other place of public gathering.
3. In a covered mall building.
Organic coatings. A permit is required to conduct an organic-coating manufacturing operation producing more than 1 gallon (4 L) of an organic coating in one day.
Places of assembly. A permit is required to maintain or operate a place of assembly. The term of such permit shall be for a period not to exceed 1 year.
Portable fueled space heaters. A permit is required to store, handle or use portable fueled space heaters that are fueled:
1. by a combustible liquid.
2. by compressed natural gas (CNG).
3. by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
4. by piped natural gas, except in Group R-3 occupancies.
Pyrotechnic material. A permit is required to store, handle or sell, including storage for sale, any quantity of pyrotechnic materials, articles and devices, other than pyrotechnic materials, articles and devices used solely for a purpose other than to create a special effect.
Pyroxylin plastics. A permit is required to store, handle and/or use pyroxylin plastics as follows:
1. To store, handle and/or use raw pyroxylin plastic in quantities exceeding 25 pounds (11 kg).
2. To use any quantity of raw pyroxylin plastic for the assembly or manufacture of articles.
Refrigerating system. A permit is required to maintain or operate a refrigerating system that uses a group A1, A2, A3, B1, B2 or B3 refrigerant or that is mounted on or suspended from a roof or ceiling.
Exceptions:
1. A refrigerating system of less than five horsepower that uses a group A1 refrigerant and that is not mounted on or suspended from a roof or ceiling.
2. A refrigerating system installed in the residence portion of any building, installed in motor vehicles, aircraft, marine vessels, watercraft or tank cars, or employing water or air as a refrigerant.
Repair garages. A permit is required to maintain or operate a repair garage.
Special effects. A permit is required for:
1. the discharge or other use for any purpose of any material, article or device of an explosive, flammable or combustible nature used to create a special effect, including fireworks meeting the definition of fireworks, 1.4G, and pyrotechnic materials, articles or devices.
2. the storage for use in a special effects display or other event of any material, article or device of an explosive, flammable or combustible nature, including fireworks meeting the definition of fireworks, 1.4G, and pyrotechnic materials, articles or devices.
Spraying or dipping. A permit is required to conduct a spraying or dipping operation utilizing flammable or combustible liquids or the application of powder coatings regulated by FC Chapter 15.
Sulfur. A permit is required to store, handle or use sulfur in quantities exceeding 200 pounds (90.8 kg).
Tar kettles. A permit is required to store, handle or use a tar kettle.
Tire-rebuilding plants. A permit is required to maintain or operate a tire-rebuilding plant.
Tires, scrap tires and tire byproducts. A permit is required to store tires, scrap tires and tire byproducts, except tires mounted on vehicles, in quantities exceeding:
1. twenty-five hundred cubic feet (71 m3) of total volume of scrap tires or one thousand tires, whichever is less, either outdoors, or in buildings of noncombustible construction that are protected throughout by a sprinkler system.
2. two hundred fifty cubic feet (7.1 m3) of total volume of scrap tires or one hundred tires, whichever is less, in buildings of combustible construction, or in buildings of noncombustible construction that are not protected throughout by a sprinkler system.
Transportation of hazardous materials. A permit is required to transport hazardous materials in or on a:
1. marine vessel or watercraft transporting upon the navigable waters within the city, any quantity of explosives for delivery at a wharf, pier, bulkhead, or other structure over or contiguous to such navigable waters, or to a marine vessel or watercraft lying thereto, in excess of the quantity required for the vessel or craft's own use.
2. motor vehicle transporting a flammable liquid in a quantity exceeding 1,000 pounds (454 kg) aggregate gross weight, except vehicles transporting paint products prominently labeled as such in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
3. motor vehicle transporting a combustible liquid in a quantity exceeding 1,000 pounds (454 kg) aggregate gross weight, except vehicles transporting paint products prominently labeled as such in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
4. motor vehicle transporting a compressed gas in any quantity exceeding the limits set forth in FC Table 105.6(1) or 105.6(2).
5. motor vehicle transporting any quantity of explosives, except small arms ammunition.
Exceptions: A permit is not required for:
1. the transportation of hazardous materials for transshipment when transported in a motor vehicle operated in compliance with the route and time requirements of FC2707.11 and the rules.
2. the storage and use of hazardous materials in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, marine vessel or watercraft for motive power.
3. hazardous materials on motor vehicles, marine vessels or watercraft used for refrigerating the cargo.
4. the transportation by motor vehicle of medical-grade gaseous or liquid oxygen by trained and knowledgeable medical personnel engaged in providing licensed health care at patient locations citywide, outside of health care facilities, on a citywide response basis.
FC TABLE 105.6(1) PERMIT QUANTITIES FOR COMPRESSED GASES
| TYPE OF GAS | QUANTITY (SCF) |
| Corrosive | 400 |
| Flammable | 400 |
| Highly toxic | Any Quantity |
| Nonflammable and nonoxidizing, except carbon dioxide | 3,000 |
| Carbon dioxide | 4,500 |
| Oxidizing | 504 |
| Pyrophoric | Any Quantity |
| Toxic | Any Quantity |
| Unstable (reactive) | Any Quantity |
| Water reactive | Any Quantity |
For SI: 1 cubic foot = 0.02832 m3.
FC TABLE 105.6(2) PERMIT QUANTITIES FOR CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
| TYPE OF CRYOGENIC FLUID | INDOORS (gallons) | OUTDOORS (gallons) |
| Flammable | More than 1 | 10 |
| Nonflammable | 60 | 100 |
| Oxidizing (includes oxygen) | 10 | 50 |
| Physical or health hazard not indicated above | Any Quantity | Any Quantity |
For SI: 1 gallon = 3.785 L.
FC TABLE 105.6(3) PERMIT QUANTITIES FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
| TYPE OF MATERIAL | QUANTITY |
| Combustible liquids | See FC105.6 for flammable and combustible liquids |
| Corrosive materials | |
| Gases | See FC Table 105.6(1) |
| Liquids | 55 gallons |
| Solids | 1000 pounds |
| Explosive materials | See FC105.6 for explosive materials |
| Flammable materials | |
| Gases | See FC Table 105.6(1) |
| Liquids | See FC105.6 for flammable and combustible liquids |
| Solids | See FC Table 105.6(4) |
| Highly toxic materials | |
| Gases | See FC Table 105.6(1) |
| Liquids | Any quantity |
| Solids | Any quantity |
| Oxidizing materials | |
| Gases | See FC Table 105.6(1) |
| Liquids | |
| Class 4 | Any quantity |
| Class 3 | 1 gallon |
| Class 2 | 10 gallons |
| Class 1 | 55 gallons |
| Solids | |
| Class 4 | Any quantity |
| Class 3 | 10 pounds |
| Class 2 | 100 pounds |
| Class 1 | 500 pounds |
| Organic peroxides | |
| Liquids | |
| Class I | Any quantity |
| Class II | Any quantity |
| Class III | 1 gallon |
| Class IV | 2 gallons |
| Class V | No Permit Required |
| Solids | |
| Class I | Any quantity |
| Class II | Any quantity |
| Class III | 10 pounds |
| Class IV | 20 pounds |
| Class V | No Permit Required |
| Pyrophoric materials | |
| Gases | See FC Table 105.6(1) |
| Liquids | Any quantity |
| Solids | Any quantity |
| Toxic materials | |
| Gases | See FC Table 105.6(1) |
| Liquids | 10 gallons |
| Solids | 100 pounds |
| Unstable (reactive) materials | |
| Gases | See FC Table 105.6(1) |
| Liquids | |
| Class 4 | Any quantity |
| Class 3 | Any quantity |
| Class 2 | 5 gallons |
| Class 1 | 10 gallons |
| Solids | |
| Class 4 | Any quantity |
| Class 3 | Any quantity |
| Class 2 | 50 pounds |
| Class 1 | 100 pounds |
| Water-reactive Materials | |
| Gases | See FC Table 105.6(1) |
| Liquids | |
| Class 3 | Any quantity |
| Class 2 | 5 gallons |
| Class 1 | 55 gallons |
| Solids | |
| Class 3 | Any quantity |
| Class 2 | 50 pounds |
| Class 1 | 500 pounds |
For SI: 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1 pound = 0.454 kg.
FC TABLE 105.6(4) PERMIT QUANTITIES FOR FLAMMABLE SOLIDS
| FORMS OF FLAMMABLE SOLID | INDOORS (pounds) | OUTDOORS (pounds) |
| Pigs, ingots, billets, heavy castings | 100 | 1,000 |
| Light castings, light metallic products | 100 | 125 |
| Scraps, shavings, powders, dusts | 1 | 100 |
| Other flammable solids | 1 | 100 |
For SI: 1 pound = 0.454 kg.