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What is NYC MC § 502.5.2?

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This section mandates continuous cabinet ventilation at a minimum rate of 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot of the cabinet's floor area. Additionally, the room housing the cabinet must meet ventilation requirements specified in Sections 502.4.1 or 502.4.2. Applies to building owners installing cabinets.

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502.5.2 Ventilation rate in cabinets.

MC § 502.5.2

Continuous cabinet ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot (cfm/ft 2 ) (0.00508 m 3 /(s • m 2 )) of the floor area covered by the cabinet. The room in which the cabinet is installed shall be ventilated as required by Section 502.4.1 or 502.4.2.

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