§ 37-01 Definitions.
RCNY § 37-01
Catalytic Oxidizer. "Catalytic Oxidizer" means an emissions control device which burns or oxidizes smoke and gases from the cooking process into carbon dioxide and water, using an infrastructure coated with a noble metal alloy. Chain-driven commercial char broiler. "Chain-driven commercial char broiler" means a commercial char broiler that is a semi-enclosed cooking device with a mechanical chain that automatically moves food through the device. Commercial char broiler. "Commercial char broiler" means a device that consists primarily of a grated grill and a heat source and that is used to cook meat, including beef, lamb, pork, poultry, fish, and seafood, for human consumption at a food service establishment, as such term is defined in 24 RCNY Health Code § 81.03. Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP). "Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP)" means a filtration device that removes fine particles, like dust and smoke, from a flowing gas using the force of an induced electrostatic charge minimally impeding the flow of gases through the unit. An ESP is a type of emissions control device. Emissions Control Device. "Emissions control device" means equipment that is installed on a commercial char broiler to reduce particulate matter emissions. Existing. "Existing" means installed before May 6, 2016. Meat. "Meat" means tissue of an animal body that is used for food and includes, but is not limited to, beef, lamb, pork, poultry, fish, or seafood. New. "New" means installed on or after May 6, 2016. Particulate Matter. "Particulate Matter" or "PM" means any air or gas-borne material, except water, that exists as a liquid or solid. "PM 10" means PM with an aerodynamic diameter equal to or less than 10 micrometers. Under-fired commercial char broiler. "Under-fired commercial char broiler" means a commercial char broiler that has a grill, a high temperature radiant surface, and a heat source that is located below the food. Week. "Week" means a period of 7 consecutive days starting on Sunday, unless a different start day is specified in the registration filed pursuant to § 24-109 of the Administrative Code. (Added City Record 8/17/2016, eff. 9/16/2016)
