Title 19 Part 1229

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.

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.

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.

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

Acceptable to the code enforcement official or authority having jurisdiction.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Heating oil storage tank.

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

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:

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.

Heating oil storage tank.

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

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:

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

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

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