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19 NYCRR 1229-1.1 - Introduction

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The provisions set forth in this Part are part of the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (the “Uniform Code”) and are in addition to, and not in limitation of, the provisions set forth in Parts 1219 through 1228 of this Title.

19 NYCRR 1229-2.1 - Introduction

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This Subpart establishes standards, in addition to those set forth in Parts 1219 through 1228 of this Title, for the installation, modification, use, and maintenance of grease interceptors.

19 NYCRR 1229-2.2 - Purpose

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This Subpart implements the provisions of subdivision 18 of section 378 of the Executive Law, as amended by chapter 47 of the Laws of 2022.

19 NYCRR 1229-2.3 - Definitions

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In this Subpart, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(a)Approved.

Acceptable to the code enforcement official or authority having jurisdiction.

(b)Authority having jurisdiction.

The governmental unit or agency responsible for administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code.

(c)Code enforcement official.

The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code, or a duly authorized representative.

(d)Grease interceptor.

Also known as grease trap. Includes any of the following types of systems:

(1)Fats, oils and greases (FOG) disposal system. A plumbing appurtenance that reduces nonpetroleum fats, oils and greases in effluent by separation or mass and volume reduction.

(2)Gravity. Plumbing appurtenances of not less than 300 gallons (1136 L) capacity that are installed in the sanitary drainage system to intercept free-floating fats, oils and grease from wastewater discharge. Separation is accomplished by gravity during a retention time of not less than 30 minutes.

(3)Hydromechanical. Plumbing appurtenances that are installed in the sanitary drainage system to intercept free-floating fats, oils and grease from wastewater discharge. Continuous separation is accomplished by air entrainment, buoyancy and interior baffling.

(e)Uniform code.

The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Subchapter A of Chapter XXXIII of this Title.

19 NYCRR 1229-2.4 - Provisions and requirements applicable to grease interceptors

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19 NYCRR 1229-2.5 - Maintenance

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Grease interceptors shall be maintained in accordance with the Uniform Code and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Grease interceptors shall be regularly serviced and cleaned to prevent the discharge of oil, grease, and other substances harmful or hazardous to the building drainage system, the public sewer, the private sewage disposal system, or the sewage treatment plant or processes. Records of maintenance, cleaning, and repairs shall be available for inspection by the code enforcement official. Maintenance personnel and the property owner shall ensure the approved method of preventing unauthorized access is in good repair and properly secured following any maintenance performed, shall ensure the required signage is properly maintained, and that the grease interceptor is properly maintained to withstand all expected earth, pedestrian, traffic, and other loads as applicable.

19 NYCRR 1229-2.6 - Exemption

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(a)Grease interceptors that meet all of the following requirements are exempt from the requirements of this Subpart:

(1)serve individual dwelling units;

(2)are not accessible to or open to the public;

(3)are installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions;

(4)are maintained in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Uniform Code and the manufacturer’s installation instructions; and

(5)are regularly serviced and cleaned to prevent the discharge of oil, grease, and other substances harmful or hazardous to the building drainage system, the public sewer, the private sewage disposal system or the sewage treatment plant or processes, and a record of all maintenance, cleaning, and repairs is kept.

19 NYCRR 1229-3.1 - Introduction

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This Subpart amends the provisions relating to the abandonment or removal of heating oil storage tanks in the Uniform Code.

19 NYCRR 1229-3.2 - Purpose

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This Subpart implements the provisions of subdivision 13 of section 378 of the Executive Law, as amended by chapter 725 of the Laws of 2019.

19 NYCRR 1229-3.3 - Definitions

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In this Subpart, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(a)2015 IFC.

The publication entitled 2015 International Fire Code (publication date: May 30, 2014, third printing) published by the International Code Council, Inc., as amended by the 2017 Uniform Code Supplement.

(b)2015 IRC.

The publication entitled 2015 International Residential Code (publication date: May 30, 2014, second printing) published by the International Code Council, Inc., as amended by the 2017 Uniform Code Supplement.

The publication entitled 2017 Uniform Code Supplement published by the New York State Department of State.

19 NYCRR 1229-3.4 - Amendments to the 2015 IFC

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(a)Section 202 of the 2015 IFC shall be deemed to be amended to add the following definition:

Heating oil storage tank. A tank used for storing heating oil for consumptive use on the premises where stored.

(b)Section 5704.2.16 of the 2015 IFC shall be deemed to be amended to read as follows:

5704.2.16 Abandonment or removal of heating oil storage tanks. The abandonment or removal of heating oil storage tanks and related piping shall be in accordance with all of the following:

1.The entire contents of the heating oil storage tank and related piping shall be emptied, cleaned, and purged of all vapor. The contents of the heating oil storage tank and related piping shall be removed from the premises and disposed of in accordance with applicable local, State or Federal rules and regulations.

2.The suction, inlet, gauge, vapor return, and vapor lines shall be disconnected.

3.All fill piping and other related piping shall either be permanently removed or filled with concrete. All other remaining piping shall be capped or plugged. Exception: Piping that is reused for the installation of a new heating oil storage tank and meets the applicable requirements for the new installation.

4.If abandoned in place, underground heating oil storage tanks shall be filled completely with an approved inert solid material. Above-ground heating oil storage tanks may either be filled with an approved inert solid material or if not filled with an approved inert solid material then the vent line shall remain open and intact. A record of tank size, location, and date of abandonment shall be retained by the property owner.

5.If removed, heating oil storage tanks shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable local, State, or Federal rules and regulations.

6.An inspection by the building official or by an approved inspector is required to be made of the abandonment or removal of the heating oil storage tank. If an approved inspector performs such inspection, no approval of such abandonment or removal shall be granted by the building official unless written proof of the heating oil storage tank’s oil fill pipe having been removed or filled with concrete in accordance with this section and the applicable provisions of the Uniform Code has been provided by the property owner to the building official.

7.When conversion to an alternate fuel has taken place and prior to the commencement of the new home heating service, property owners shall provide written notice to their home heating oil supplier or suppliers informing them of such conversion and instructing them to discontinue deliveries.

19 NYCRR 1229-3.5 - Amendments to the 2015 IRC

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(a)Section M2201.7 of the 2015 IRC shall be deemed amended to read as follows:

M2201.7 Tanks abandoned or removed. Tank abandonment and removal shall be in accordance with the International Fire Code and Appendix J of this code.

(b)Section AJ202 of Appendix J of the 2015 IRC is amended to add the following definition:

Heating oil storage tank. A tank used for storing heating oil for consumptive use on the premises where stored.

(c)Appendix J of the 2015 IRC is amended to add a new section AJ12 to read as follows:

AJ12

Abandonment or Removal of Heating Oil Storage Tanks

Section AJ1201

General

The abandonment or removal of heating oil storage tanks and related piping shall be in accordance with all of the following:

1.The entire contents of the heating oil storage tank and related piping shall be emptied, cleaned, and purged of all vapor. The contents of the heating oil storage tank and related piping shall be removed from the premises and disposed of in accordance with applicable local, State or Federal rules and regulations.

2.The suction, inlet, gauge, vapor return, and vapor lines shall be disconnected.

3.All fill piping and other related piping shall either be permanently removed or filled with concrete. All other remaining piping shall be capped or plugged. Exception: Piping that is reused for the installation of a new heating oil storage tank and meets the applicable requirements for the new installation.

4.If abandoned in place, underground heating oil storage tanks shall be filled completely with an approved inert solid material. Above-ground heating oil storage tanks may either be filled with an approved inert solid material or if not filled with an approved inert solid material then the vent line shall remain open and intact. A record of tank size, location, and date of abandonment shall be retained by the property owner.

5.If removed, heating oil storage tanks shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable local, State, or Federal rules and regulations.

6.An inspection by the building official or by an approved inspector is required to be made of the abandonment or removal of the heating oil storage tank. If an approved inspector performs such inspection, no approval of such abandonment or removal shall be granted by the building official unless written proof of the heating oil storage tank’s oil fill pipe having been removed or filled with concrete in accordance with this section and the applicable provisions of the Uniform Code has been provided by the property owner to the building official.

7.When conversion to an alternate fuel has taken place and prior to the commencement of the new home heating service, property owners shall provide written notice to their home heating oil supplier or suppliers informing them of such conversion and instructing them to discontinue deliveries.

19 NYCRR 1229-3.6 - Incorporation by reference

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(a)The following publications are hereby incorporated by reference into this Subpart.

(1)2015 International Fire Code (2015 IFC), publication date: May 30, 2014, third printing, published by the International Code Council, Inc.

(2)2015 International Residential Code (2015 IRC), publication date: May 30, 2014, second printing, published by the International Code Council, Inc.

(3)2017 Uniform Code Supplement, publication date: July 2017, published by the New York State Department of State.

(b)Copies of the 2015 IFC and 2015 IRC may be obtained from the publisher at the following address:

International Code Council, Inc. 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor Washington, DC 20001

(c)Copies of the 2017 Uniform Code Supplement may be obtained from the New York State Department of State at the following address:

New York State Department of State One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12231-0001

(d)All publications incorporated by reference into this Subpart are available for public inspection and copying at:

New York State Department of State One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12231-0001