Handling and Use
NYC Fire Code § FC 5405
in effectSection FC 5405: Handling and Use
5405.1 Indoor use.
The indoor handling and use of corrosive materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in FC Table 5003.1.1(2) shall be in accordance with FC 5001, 5003, 5005 and this chapter.
5405.1.1 Liquid transfer.
Corrosive liquids shall be transferred in accordance with FC 5005.1.10.
5405.1.2 Ventilation.
When corrosive materials are dispensed or used, mechanical exhaust ventilation in accordance with FC 5005.2.1.1 shall be provided.
5405.2 Outdoor use.
The outdoor handling and use of corrosive materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in FC Table 5003.1.1(4) shall be in accordance with FC 5001, 5003, 5005 and this chapter.
5405.2.1 Distance from use to exposures.
Outdoor handling and use of corrosive materials shall be located in accordance with FC 5404.2.2.
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/0-0-0-149860Fetched: 10/24/2026
