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§4839-01 Storage of Organic Peroxides in Pre-Existing Facilities
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(a) Scope. This section consolidates the New York City Fire Prevention Code and former Fire Department rules in effect on June 30, 2008 that are applicable to the design and installation of organic peroxide installations in pre-existing facilities.
(b) Definitions. Reserved.
(c) General Provisions. Pre-existing facilities with organic peroxide installations the design and installation of which would not be allowed or approved under the Fire Code, but which, pursuant to FC102.3 and R102-01, may be continued with respect to such organic peroxide installations under the applicable laws, rules and regulations in effect prior to the Fire Code, shall continue to comply with the provisions of such laws, rules and regulations, including former Fire Department rule 3 RCNY §27-01, until such time as such facilities may be required to comply with the Fire Code and the rules with respect to the design and installation of such organic peroxide installations.
(d) Organic Peroxides.
(1) Former Fire Department Rule 3 RCNY §27-01. . . . . . . . . . .
§27-01 Storage, Sale or Use of Organic Peroxides Packaged for Manufacturing, Industrial or Commercial Uses.
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(j) Storage facilities.
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(2) Storage building or space shall be equipped with fast acting deluge type automatic sprinkler system. Roof of storage building shall be of light construction and suitably insulated with non-combustible insulating material. In lieu of light constructed roof, explosion venting may be provided. Ventilation to be provided for preventing excessive temperatures and to remove products of decomposition. Installation shall conform to requirements of Building (Administrative) Code and pertinent Board of Standards and Appeals resolution.
(3) Alarms shall be installed in storage building or space to indicate unsafe temperatures.