Non-Production Chemical Laboratory Unit Permit 

Permit Description 

A permit is required to store, handle or use the following hazardous materials in a laboratory unit in quantities exceeding:
 
(a) 1 gallon of flammable liquid or;
(b) 1 gallon of combustible liquid or;
(c) 75 SCF of flammable gas. 

Cost of Permit

For Original (Initial) Permits (per laboratory unit) 

• $210 for labs up to and including 2,500 square feet in area 
• $315 for labs exceeding 2,500 square feet in area 
   

For Renewal Permits (per laboratory unit) 

• $105 for labs up to and including 2,500 square feet in area 

• $210 for labs exceeding 2,500 square feet in area 

Permit Length 

• One Year  

Application Requirements 

• Submission of Building Department approved documents.

• Certificates of Fitness
  C14 -Supervision of Liquefied Natural Gas Plants
  D14 - Supervise the Handling and Use of Chemicals in NYC K-12 School Labs (if a DOE 
           Teacher)
  D15 - Supervise the Storage and Handling of Chemicals in the NYC K-12 School Labs (If 
           DOE Lab Specialist)
   

Additional Information 

Get the Following Fire Code and Fire Rules Sections:

• Fire Code Section 2706  (PDF)
• Fire Rules 4827-01 (PDF)
• Fire Rules 2706-01 (PDF)
• National Fire Protection Association 45 (2004)

Fore More Information:

Contact the Hazardous Cargo Unit at (718)752-0296 and (718)752-0341

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