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What is NYC MC § 506.3.9?

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This section outlines the requirements for cleanouts on horizontal sections of grease ducts, specifying spacing, dimensions, and placement to ensure effective cleaning. It details conditions under which alternative cleanout locations may be necessary. Applies to building owners managing grease duct systems.

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506.3.9 Grease duct horizontal cleanouts.

MC § 506.3.9

Cleanouts located on horizontal sections of ducts shall be spaced not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) apart, unless the opening prescribed by Section 506.3.8.1 is not possible, in which case openings large enough to permit thorough cleaning shall be provided at 12-foot (3657.6 mm) intervals. The cleanouts shall be located on the side of the duct with the opening not less than 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) above the bottom of the duct, and not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) below the top of the duct. The opening minimum dimensions shall be 12 inches (304.8 mm) on each side. Where the dimensions of the side of the duct prohibit the cleanout installation prescribed herein, the openings shall be on the top of the duct or the bottom of the duct. Where located on the top of the duct, the opening edges shall be a minimum of 1 inch (25.4 mm) from the edges of the duct. Where located in the bottom of the duct, cleanout openings shall be designed to provide internal damming around the opening, shall be provided with gasketing to preclude grease leakage, shall provide for drainage of grease down the duct around the dam and shall be approved for the application. Where the dimensions of the sides, top or bottom of the duct preclude the installation of the prescribed minimum-size cleanout opening, the cleanout shall be located on the duct face that affords the largest opening dimension and shall be installed with the opening edges at the prescribed distances from the duct edges as previously set forth in this section.

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