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Section 3805 Prohibited Storage, Handling and Use of LPG

NYC Fire Code 2014 > 38 Liquefied Petroleum Gases > 3805 Prohibited Storage, Handling and Use of LPG
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3805.1 Unapproved Equipment

LPG shall not be used for the purpose of operating any device, equipment or system unless such device, equipment or system is approved for use with LPG.

3805.2 Release to the Atmosphere

LPG shall not be released to the atmosphere except as authorized by the commissioner.

3805.3 General Prohibitions

It shall be unlawful to:
  1. store, handle or use LPG in any container with a capacity greater than 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of LPG.
  2. store, handle or use LPG in a basement, cellar or other area below grade, except as authorized by the commissioner.
  3. store LPG in any outdoor or indoor storage facility, or store, handle or use LPG for a stationary LPG installation that has not been approved.
  4. store, handle or use LPG without a permit when such storage, handling or use exceeds the quantities set forth in FC105.6.
  5. store, handle or use in, or bring or allow into, any residential occupancy, or on any lot containing a building used for a residential occupancy, any LPG container with a capacity greater than 16.4 ounces (0.465 kg), except as authorized by the commissioner.
  6. store, handle or use in, or bring or allow into, any nonresidential building, any LPG container with a capacity greater than 16.4 ounces (0.465 kg) LPG, except as authorized by the commissioner.
  7. store LPG containers on the roof of any building.
  8. handle or use on the roof of any building LPG containers with a capacity greater than 16.4 ounces (0.465 kg), except as authorized by the commissioner.
  9. store, handle or use LPG in or on motor vehicles, except as temporary storage incidental to transportation, or as a fuel for generating motive power for a motor vehicle, or as otherwise authorized by the commissioner.
  10. store, handle or use LPG for a stationary LPG installation in any area where access to piped natural gas from a public utility is available, except as authorized by the commissioner.
  11. store, handle or use LPG in any equipment used or previously used for natural gas, except as may be authorized by the commissioner on an emergency basis.
  12. store, handle or use LPG for space heating or water heating, except as authorized by the commissioner.
  13. store, handle or use LPG in or for any appliance that withdraws or utilizes LPG in a liquid form except as authorized by the commissioner.
  14. use nonmetallic pipe, tubing and components for any installation, appliance or equipment using LPG, except as authorized by the commissioner.
  15. store LPG containers with a capacity greater than 16.4 ounces (0.465 kg) LPG indoors in any residential occupancy and in any building where an outdoor location for such LPG container storage is available.
  16. store or operate a floor maintenance machine utilizing LPG indoors.
  17. manufacture LPG.
  18. dispense LPG and fill LPG containers as set forth in FC3806.

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