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§ 27-520 — Construction requirements

New York City Administrative Code (current through L.L. 2026/147, enacted September 12, 2026, and amendments effective through October 10, 2026) · NYC Admin. Code § 27-520

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§ 27-520 Construction requirements.

(a) Vaults shall be constructed of incombustible acid-resistant material with a fire resistance of at least one hour. (b) Doors opening into such storage vaults shall be self-closing, noncombustible fire doors with a fire-protection rating of at least three quarters of an hour. (c) Vault floors shall be constructed of acid-resistant brick, concrete treated with sodium silicate or other acid-proof material and shall incorporate a dike constructed of the same material, whose height shall be adequate to contain the acid plus the neutralizing substance that would be necessary to neutralize said acid plus six inches. (d) The floor shall be provided with a valved drain which shall be connected to the drainage system in accordance with the requirements of subchapter sixteen of this chapter.

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