[Amended 3-16-2010 by L.L. No. 1-2010]
This article shall apply to materials not otherwise covered in this chapter which are highly flammable or which may react to cause fires or explosions, or which by their presence create or augment a fire or explosion hazard, or which because of their toxicity, flammability or liability to explosion render firefighting abnormally dangerous or difficult; also to flammable liquids which are chemically unstable and which may spontaneously form explosive compounds or undergo spontaneous reactions of explosive violence or with sufficient evolution of heat to be a fire hazard. Hazardous chemicals shall include such materials as flammable solids, corrosive liquids, radioactive materials, oxidizing materials, potentially explosive chemicals, highly toxic materials and poisonous gases, as defined in § 143-39 of this article.
[Amended 3-16-2010 by L.L. No. 1-2010]
For the purpose of this article, the terms used
herein are defined as follows:
Those acids, alkaline caustic liquids and other corrosive
liquids which, when in contact with living tissue, will cause severe
damage of such tissue by chemical action, or, in case of leakage,
will materially damage or destroy other containers of other hazardous
commodities by chemical action and cause the release of their contents,
or are liable to cause fire when in contact with organic matter or
with certain chemicals.
A solid substance, other than one classified as an explosive,
which is liable to cause fires through friction, through absorption
of moisture, through spontaneous chemical change or as a result of
retained heat from manufacturing or processing.
A material so toxic to man as to afford an unusual hazard
to life and health during fire-fighting operations. Examples are parathion,
TEPP (tetraethyl phosphate), HETP (hexaethyl tetraphosphate) and similar
insecticides and pesticides.
Substances, such as chlorates, permanganates, peroxides or
nitrates, that yield oxygen readily to stimulate combustion.
Any noxious gas of such nature that a small amount of the
gas, when mixed with air, is dangerous to life. Examples are chloropicrin,
cyanogen, hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen peroxide and phosgene.
Any chemical substance, other than one classified as an explosive
or blasting agent, which has a tendency to be unstable and which can
be exploded by heat or stock or a combination thereof.
Any material or combination of materials that spontaneously
emits ionizing radiation.
A quantity of radiation so enclosed as to prevent the escape
of any radioactive material but at the same time permitting radiation
to come out for use.
[Amended 1-23-1996 by L.L. No. 1-1996; 3-16-2010 by L.L. No.
1-2010]
A certificate of compliance shall be required for the storage
or handling of corrosive liquids, oxidizing materials, organic peroxides,
nitromethane, ammonium nitrate, ammonium nitrate fertilizers, fertilizer
mixtures, highly toxic material, poisonous gas or radioactive material.
[Amended 12-31-1996 by L.L. No. 18-1996; 3-16-2010 by L.L. No. 1-2010]
A.
The manufacture, storage, handling and use of hazardous chemicals
shall be safeguarded with such protective facilities as public safety
requires.
B.
The Chief Fire Safety Inspector may require the separation or isolation
of any chemical that in combination with other substances may bring
about a fire or explosion or may liberate a flammable or poisonous
gas. The Chief Fire Safety Inspector may require separation from other
storage, occupancies or buildings when the quantity stored constitutes
a material hazard.
C.
Where identification of buildings and structures containing hazardous
materials is required in accordance with the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code,[1] the National Fire Protection Association Hazardous Materials
Identification System (NFPA 704) shall be utilized.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Executive Law § 370 et seq.
Packaged oxidizing materials shall be stored
in dry locations and separated from stored organic materials. Bulk
oxidizing materials shall not be stored on or against wooden surfaces.
A.
Durable, clearly visible signs warning of radiation
dangers shall be placed at all entrances to areas or rooms where radioactive
materials are used or stored. In addition, each container in which
radioactive materials are used, stored or transported shall bear a
durable, clearly visible, appropriate warning sign. Such signs shall
bear the three-bladed radiation symbol in magenta or purple on a yellow
background in accordance with nationally recognized good practice.
