§ 64-05 Testing Requirements for Certification.
RCNY § 64-05
(a)Test Methods. Testing for filterable and condensable particulate matter must be performed following Environmental Protection Agency Method 5, Appendix A-3 to 40 C.F.R. Part 60, or South Coast Air Quality Management District Method 5.1.
(b)Test Conditions. Tests pursuant to this section must be administered under the following test conditions derived from ASTM International Standard Test Method F 1695-20. Other provisions contained within ASTM F 1695-20, but not listed here, may be used for guidance. It is recommended that the full provisions of ASTM F 1695-20 be consulted prior to testing.
(i)The Emissions Control Device must have been installed per manufacturer specifications.
(ii)The Emissions Control Device must be tested using the heavy load cooking test specifications from ASTM F 1695-20. a. The exhaust hood must have the capacity to operate at a nominal net exhaust ventilation rate of 400 CFM for each linear foot of active hood length. The hood must extend over the surface of the under-fired commercial char broiler by at least 6 inches in the front and sides. b. The under-fired commercial char broiler must be warmed up for a minimum of 30 minutes before testing and the char broiler controls must be set such that the broiling area does not exceed 600 degrees Fahrenheit. c. Pure beef finished grind hamburgers of 0.33 lbs each must be cooked on the under-fired commercial char broiler during testing. The patties must be shaped into 0.625-inch thick round patties of 5-inch diameter. d. The patties must consist of 18 - 22% fat by weight and 58 - 62% moisture. e. Hamburger patties must be loaded, cooked, and removed in accordance with Section 10 of ASTM International Test Method F 1695-20 using heavy load conditions.
(c)Reporting. The results of the testing required by this section must be submitted on forms prescribed by the Department available on the Department’s website and must include the following information: (i) Name and address of the manufacturer of the under-fired commercial char broiler, brand name, trade name, model number of the under-fired commercial char broiler, any accoutrements installed to enhance or support the operation of the Emissions Control Device, the maximum air flow rate, and other relevant operating conditions during the test, as specified by the Department.
(iii)A statement that testing has been conducted in accordance with the requirements of this section. (Added City Record 5/20/2025, eff. 11/20/2025)
