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What is NYC FGC § 305.1?

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This section mandates that equipment and appliances be installed according to their approval terms, listing conditions, and manufacturer's instructions. It requires that the manufacturer's instructions be present on-site during inspections. The section applies to all parties involved in the installation of equipment and appliances in buildings.

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305.1 General.

FGC § 305.1

Equipment and appliances shall be installed as required by the terms of their approval, in accordance with the conditions of listing, the manufacturer's instructions and this code. Manufacturers' instructions shall be available on the job site at the time of inspection. Where a code provision is less restrictive than the conditions of the listing of the equipment or appliance or the manufacturer's instructions, the conditions of the listing and the manufacturer's instructions shall apply.

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