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Section *3115 Small Wind Turbines
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*Section 3115 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*3115.1 General
In addition to other applicable requirements in this code, other law or rules, and established by the commissioner, small wind turbines shall be designed and constructed in accordance with this section.
*Section 3115.1 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*Section 3115.1 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*3115.2 Definitions
The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:
SMALL WIND TURBINE.
SMALL WIND TURBINE TOWER.
*Section 3115.2 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
SMALL WIND TURBINE.
SMALL WIND TURBINE TOWER.
*Section 3115.2 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*3115.3 Design Standards
A small wind turbine shall be designed in accordance with standards adopted by rules of the commissioner. Such standards shall include but need not be limited to standards relating to the design of small wind turbines that are developed by the American Wind Energy Association, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the California Energy Commission, the Small Wind Certification Council, the British Wind Energy Association, the International Electrotechnical Commission, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, or the Underwriters Laboratory.
*Section 3115.3 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*Section 3115.3 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*3115.4 Wind Speed
A small wind turbine shall be designed to withstand winds of up to and including 130 mph (58.1 m/s) or such higher wind load as may be specified in this code or the design standard for such turbine pursuant to Section 3113.3.
*Section 3115.4 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*Section 3115.4 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*3115.5 Brakes and Locks
Where deemed necessary by the commissioner, a small wind turbine shall be equipped with a redundant braking system and a passive lock, including aerodynamic overspeed controls and mechanical brakes.
*Section 3115.5 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*Section 3115.5 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*3115.5.1 Locking Before Hurricane or Strong Wind Conditions
If a hurricane or strong wind conditions are expected, the commissioner may order that small wind turbines equipped with passive locks be stopped and locked.
*Section 3115.5.1 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*Section 3115.5.1 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*3115.6 Visual Appearance
A small wind turbine shall be white, off-white, grey, or another non-obtrusive color specified by the commissioner.
*Section 3115.6 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*Section 3115.6 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*3115.7 Lighting
A small wind turbine shall not be artificially lighted.
*Section 3115.7 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
Exception: Lighting that is required by this code or other applicable laws or rules, provided that such lighting is shielded in accordance with rules promulgated by the commissioner.
*Section 3115.7 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*3115.8 Access
Access to a small wind turbine shall be limited as follows:
- Access to electrical components of a small wind turbine shall be prevented by a lock.
- A small wind turbine tower shall not be climbable, except by authorized personnel, up to a height of 10 feet (3048 mm) measured from the base of such tower.
*3115.9 Noise
A small wind turbine shall be designed in accordance with applicable sections of the New York City Noise Control Code.
*Section 3115.9 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*Section 3115.9 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*3115.10 Shadow Flicker
The commissioner shall by rule establish shadow flicker limitations for small wind turbines for the purpose of limiting, to the extent practicable, such flicker on buildings adjacent to such turbines.
*Section 3115.10 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*Section 3115.10 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*3115.11 Signal Interference
The commissioner shall establish rules governing small wind turbines for purpose of minimizing, to the extent practicable, interference by such turbines with radio, telephone, television, cellular or other similar signals.
*Section 3115.11 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*Section 3115.11 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
*3115.12 Setback
No part of a small wind turbine or small wind turbine tower shall be located within a horizontal distance of a property line that is equal or less than one-half the height of such turbine, including such tower, measured from the base of such tower or, if there is no such tower, the base of such turbine.
*Section 3115.12 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
Exception: Turbines or towers for which each owner of property adjacent to such property line has entered into a written agreement providing that such turbine or tower or a part thereof may be located closer to such property line than this section allows.
*Section 3115.12 was added by Local Law 105 of 2018. This law has an effective date of November 25, 2018.
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