Special Piping and Storage Systems

NYC Admin. Code tit. 28, ch. 6, art. 601, ch. 12

in effect

NYC Plumbing Code § PC 1201 General

Section PC 1201: General 1201.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the design and installation of piping and storage systems for nonflammable medical and nonmedical gas systems. 1201.2 Storage, handling, and use. The storage, handling, and use of medical and nonmedical gases shall be in accordance with the New York City Fire Code.

NYC Plumbing Code § PC 1202 Medical and Nonmedical Gases

Section PC 1202: Medical and Nonmedical Gases 1202.1 Nonflammable medical and nonmedical gases. Nonflammable medical and nonmedical gas systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 99. Exceptions: 1. This section shall not apply to portable systems or cylinder storage. 2. Vacuum system exhaust terminations shall comply with the New York City Mechanical Code.

NYC Plumbing Code § PC 1203 Nonmedical Oxygen Systems

Section PC 1203: Nonmedical Oxygen Systems 1203.1 Design and installation. Nonmedical oxygen systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 55 and NFPA 51.

NYC Plumbing Code § PC 1204 Other Cryogenic Systems

Section PC 1204: Other Cryogenic Systems 1204.1 Design and installation. Design and installation of cryogenic systems shall be in accordance with Sections 1202 and 1203. 1204.2 Storage, handling, and use. Storage, handling, and use of cryogenic gases and fluids shall be in accordance with the New York City Fire Code.

Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-163631Fetched: 10/24/2026