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What is NYC FGC § 601.3?

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This section mandates that all fuel gas space heating appliances in residential buildings must have an automatic flame safeguard device. This device is designed to shut off the fuel supply when the flame or pilot light is extinguished. Applies to building owners of residential properties using fuel gas heating appliances.

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601.3 Flame safeguard device.

FGC § 601.3

All fuel gas space heating appliances installed or used in a building occupied as a residence shall be equipped with an automatic flame safeguard device that shall shut off the fuel supply to the main burner or group of burners when the flame or pilot light thereof is extinguished.

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