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What is NYC FGC § 505.1.2?

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This section outlines the interlock requirements for commercial cooking appliances vented by Type I or Type II kitchen exhaust hood systems. It mandates that the exhaust system be fan powered and that appliances are interlocked with the exhaust hood to prevent operation when the hood is not functioning. Applies to commercial kitchen operators and building owners with such installations.

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505.1.2 Interlock requirements.

FGC § 505.1.2

Where commercial cooking appliances are vented by means of the Type I or Type II kitchen exhaust hood system that serves such appliances, the exhaust system shall be fan powered and the appliances shall be interlocked with the exhaust hood system to prevent appliance operation when the exhaust hood system is not operating. The method of interlock between the exhaust hood system and the appliances equipped with standing pilot burner ignition systems shall not cause such pilots to be extinguished. Where a solenoid valve is installed in the gas piping as part of an interlock system, gas piping shall not be installed to bypass such valve. Dampers shall not be installed in the exhaust system. Exception: An interlock between the cooking appliances and the exhaust hood system shall not be required where heat sensors or other approved methods automatically activate the exhaust hood system when cooking operations occur.

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