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What is NYC RCNY § 38-02?

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(a) No person shall install a new cook stove without installing an emissions control device that is either a wet scrubber, electrostatic precipitator, or air filtration device as follows: (1) The emission control device must reduce total PM by 75 percent or greater. (2) Wet scrubbers and air filtration devices must co

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Effective: 5/24/2017Last amended: 4/27/2024

§ 38-02 Control Devices to Reduce Emissions from New Cook Stoves.

RCNY § 38-02

(a)No person shall install a new cook stove without installing an emissions control device that is either a wet scrubber, electrostatic precipitator, or air filtration device as follows: (1) The emission control device must reduce total PM by 75 percent or greater.

(2)Wet scrubbers and air filtration devices must comply with UL 1978 and be correctly sized for the cooking appliance as specified by the manufacturer of the cook stove.

(3)Electrostatic precipitators must comply with UL 867 or 710, must have a certificate of approval from the Fire Department, and must be correctly sized for the cooking appliance as specified by the manufacturer.

(b)Compliance Requirements.

(1)Cook stoves must comply with all applicable laws and rules, including applicable provisions in the New York City Construction Codes, New York City Fire Code and Fire Department rules.

(c)Testing Requirements for Emissions Control Devices. Testing that meets the requirements of this subdivision must be performed on an emissions control device that is installed on a cook stove. Testing may be performed in the field using the procedures specified in paragraph 1 of this subdivision or may be performed by a laboratory as specified in paragraph 2 of this subdivision.

(d)Reporting Requirements.

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