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FC 6601 — General

New York City Administrative Code (current through L.L. 2026/147, enacted September 12, 2026, and amendments effective through October 10, 2026) · NYC Fire Code § FC 6601

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Section FC 6601: General

6601.1 Scope. This chapter shall govern the manufacture, storage, handling and use of unstable (reactive) materials, except for the display and storage of unstable (reactive) materials in Group M and storage of unstable (reactive) materials in Group S occupancies complying with the requirements of FC 5003.11. 6601.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in FC 105.6. 6601.3 General. Unstable (reactive) materials shall be manufactured, stored, handled and used in accordance with this chapter. Unstable (reactive) materials that are compressed gases shall additionally comply with the requirements of FC Chapter 53. 6601.4 Prohibited manufacture, storage, handling and use. It shall be unlawful to manufacture, store, handle and/or use detonable unstable (reactive) materials except as specifically authorized by FC Chapter 56. 6601.5 Supervision. The handling and use of unstable (reactive) materials in quantities requiring a permit shall be under the personal supervision of a certificate of fitness holder. The storage of unstable (reactive) materials in quantities requiring a permit shall be under the general supervision of a certificate of fitness holder.