Int 1891-2020
Machines used to resurface ice.
IntroductionEnactedCommittee on Fire and Emergency Managementintroduced 2020-02-27Local Law 2021/165
Enacted as Local Law 2021/165.
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Agenda: 2020-02-27Passed: 2021-12-24Enacted: 2021-12-24
Summary
The bill would amend the New York City Fire Code by exempting machines used to resurface ice (frequently referred to as “Zambonis” for the inventor, Frank Zamboni) from current requirements that prohibit certain powered industrial machines from utilizing more than one canister of propane. Under the new provision, a Zamboni would be permitted to utilize two propane canisters at any given time.
Committee on Fire and Emergency Management — Fire/EMS (non-health-related issues), and Emergency Management Department[ (OEM)].
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Sponsors (1)
Lifecycle
IntroducedIntroduced by Council
2020-02-27 · City Council
ActionReferred to Comm by Council
2020-02-27 · City Council
HeardHearing Held by Committee
2020-11-16 · Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
HeldLaid Over by Committee
2020-11-16 · Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
HeardHearing Held by Committee
2021-11-22 · Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
ActionAmendment Proposed by Comm
2021-11-22 · Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
ActionAmended by Committee
2021-11-22 · Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
AdvancedApproved by Committee
2021-11-22 · Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
AdvancedApproved by Council
2021-11-23 · City Council
ActionSent to Mayor by Council
2021-11-23 · City Council
ActionReturned Unsigned by Mayor
2021-12-23 · City Council
AdvancedCity Charter Rule Adopted
2021-12-24 · Administration
Votes (5)
Aye (5)
Joseph C. BorelliJustin L. BrannanFernando Cabrera James F. GennaroAlan N. Maisel
Heard at (4)
City Council · 2021-11-23 · 1:30 PM · HYBRID HEARING - Council Chambers - City Hall
Committee on Fire and Emergency Management · 2021-11-22 · 12:30 PM · REMOTE HEARING (VIRTUAL ROOM 4)
Committee on Fire and Emergency Management · 2020-11-16 · 10:00 AM · REMOTE HEARING (VIRTUAL ROOM 1)
City Council · 2020-02-27 · 1:30 PM · Council Chambers - City Hall
Attachments (19)
- Summary of Int. No. 1891
- Int. No. 1891
- February 27, 2020 - Stated Meeting Agenda with Links to Files
- Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-27-20
- Minutes of the Stated Meeting - February 27, 2020
- Committee Report 11/16/20
- Hearing Testimony 11/16/20
- Hearing Transcript 11/16/20
- Proposed Int. No. 1891-A - 11/18/21
- Committee Report 11/22/21
- Hearing Transcript 11/22/21
- Committee Report - Stated Meeting
- November 23, 2021 - Stated Meeting Agenda with Links to Files
- Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 11-23-21
- Int. No. 1891-A (FINAL)
- Fiscal Impact Statement
- Legislative Documents - Letter to the Mayor
- Local Law 165
- Minutes of the Stated Meeting - November 23, 2021
Full text
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Section FC 309.1.2 of the New York city fire code, as amended by local law number 148 for the year 2013, is amended to read as follows:
309.1.2 Powered industrial trucks using flammable gas fuel.
Powered industrial trucks that use LPG or other flammable gas as fuel shall be limited to one fuel container with a capacity not greater than 40 pounds (18.16 kg) or 340 SCF (9.63 m3) of flammable gas, whichever is less, except that powered industrial trucks used to resurface ice that are designed to operate with more than one such container shall be limited to operating with two such containers. Liquefied gas containers installed in a horizontal position shall be of such a design that the pressure relief valve will discharge vapor properly. [Such powered] Powered industrial trucks that use LPG or other flammable gas as fuel shall not be parked near open flames or other heat or ignition sources, or near open pits, underground entrances, elevator shafts, or similar areas. Such powered industrial trucks shall be stored and used in locations with adequate ventilation. It shall be unlawful to store or use such powered industrial trucks in a basement, cellar or other areas below grade.
� 2. This local law takes effect immediately.
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