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NYC Fire Code § FC 3317
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Section FC 3317: Safeguarding Roofing Operations 3317.1 General. Roofing operations utilizing heat-producing systems or other ignition sources shall be performed by a competent person. Roofing operations involving hot work shall comply with the requirements of FC Chapters 35, 58, and 61, as applicable. 3317.2 Tar kettles. Tar kettles shall be handled and used in accordance with FC 303. 3317.3 Portable fire extinguishers for roofing operations. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with FC 906. There shall be not less than one multi-purpose portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 3-A 40-B:C rating on the roof being covered or repaired. 3317.4 Prohibited operations. It shall be unlawful to install any roofing material using a torch on a roof of combustible construction, or otherwise engage in roofing operations on roofs of combustible construction using hot work equipment.
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/0-0-0-147733Fetched: 10/24/2026

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