REMINDER — all 20 lb. propane tanks must be permanently removed from the property by this Friday, November 10, 2017.
During a recent inspection, the NYC Fire Department has found Skytrack to be in violation of a provision of the New York City Fire Code as a result of the presence of propane tanks on the property. Specifically, Section 3805.3 of the Fire Code prohibits the storage or use of propane tanks larger than 16.4 ounces on decks, terraces, patios or inside the premises. This means that any “standard size” grill tanks (which are 20 lb. tanks) are prohibited. Accordingly, all 20 lb. propane tanks must be permanently removed from the property by Friday, November 10, 2017.
The Super will do a visual inspection of all decks and terraces to check compliance with this directive by this time, and Unit Owners who have not complied will be fined and the tanks will be removed by the Super. Additionally, any future penalties Skytrack is assessed as a result of illegal propane will be borne solely by offending Unit Owner(s). We understand the fines will be significant (in the thousands of dollars).
The good news is propane grills are allowed under NYC law, as long as they are fueled by small “camping size” (16.4 ounce) propane tanks. Such tanks are available at many stores, including Lowes and Target, and can be attached to any standard size grill by using an adapter, which can be purchased online. Reminder that NYC Code requires that, when in use, grills must be placed at least 10 feet away from any combustible materials, and a fire extinguisher must be readily available. Electric grills are also allowed, though charcoal grills are prohibited.
For more information see:
NYC Fire Code §§ 307.5; 3805.3
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/homeowner/barbecues.page
