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What is NYC BC § 2606.12?

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This section regulates the use of light-transmitting plastic covers on solar collectors for buildings not exceeding three stories or 9,000 square feet. It specifies the allowable percentage of roof area for different materials and includes an exception for thinner covers. Applies to building owners installing solar collectors.

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2606.12 Solar collectors.

BC § 2606.12

Light-transmitting plastic covers on solar collectors having noncombustible sides and bottoms shall be permitted on buildings not over three stories above grade plane or 9,000 square feet (836.1 m 2 ) in total floor area, provided the light-transmitting plastic cover does not exceed 33.33 percent of the roof area for CC1 materials or 25 percent of the roof area for CC2 materials. Exception: Light-transmitting plastic covers having a thickness of 0.010 inch (0.3 mm) or less shall be permitted to be of any plastic material provided the area of the solar collectors does not exceed 33.33 percent of the roof area.

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