Proposed Subpart 225-2, Fuel Composition and Use – Waste Oils The Department is proposing to repeal 6 NYCRR Part 225-2 Fuel Composition and Use – Waste Fuel and replace it with 6 NYCRR Subpart 225-2, Fuel Composition and Use – Waste Oils. The proposed revisions to Subpart 225-2 will regulate the burning of waste oils… Read More

NYCDEP DEADLINES ON FUEL CONVERSION FOR BOILERS  The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP), specifically in Title 24 Chapter 1, Subchapter 8 Section 24-168 of the NYC Administrative Code, has set the following deadlines for fuel conversion on boilers. Deadlines: For residual oil (#6 oil). Any boiler in NYC must stop burning residual… Read More

Recent New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) revisions to the PBS and CBS regulations have resulted in the DEC issuing DER-40, Operator Training.  This program policy summarizes the requirements for training Underground Storage Tank (UST) operators as required by the State and Federal regulations. Some specific provisions are: Establishes Class A and B… Read More

Did you know that diesel fuel can decompose? Proper practices can prevent this from happening. Problem: Fuel Degradation  What is fuel degradation? Fuel degradation is when the components of diesel fuel decompose into byproducts. Why is this a problem? After a month of storage, roughly one quarter of the diesel fuel will have decomposed. The… Read More

Do you store diesel fuel at your facility? Read this article to make sure you’re not inadvertently allowing water into your tanks.  Problem: Water in storage container How does it get in? Water can enter your storage container as either liquid or gas. Liquid water enters through an access point such as a hole or an opening…. Read More

Now that Spring is finally on the horizon, there are some steps you should be taking to maintain the stability of your diesel fuel. Problem: Seasonal Changes Why are seasonal issues a concern? When fuel is cooled below its cloud point temperature, solid wax particles form and can clog filters and engine parts. Similarly, water… Read More

Don’t let a dirty job become a dangerous one. A number of municipalities have adopted the practice of using diesel fuel as a solvent for cleaning asphalt off both trucks and equipment. This is a risky practice that is in violation of DEC regulations. Due to diesel’s low flash point, it could result in explosions… Read More

As the winter storm season approaches, maintaining electric power is critical to maintaining business operations, whether you are a consulting practice or the fire department. Like it or not, having no electricity means you’re likely out of business until it returns. As consulting engineers, we are often asked about regulations pursuant to emergency generators. In… Read More

You’re part of a Fire District. You love your job. You love helping people when they are in distress. For you, there is no greater sense of pride than saving a life, a home or providing rescue assistance. You’ve been there for Superstorm Sandy and you’ve weathered countless nor’easters. Time after time, your department has… Read More

With the two-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy in our midst and memories of last year’s unrelenting winter fresh in our minds, Winter 2014 is fast approaching. Maintaining power in storms and other emergency situations is top-of-mind in most fire districts. As an emergency responder, you know that electricity is vital to your fire department –… Read More