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What is NYC MC § 514.5?

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This section permits the combination of environmental exhaust air and toilet exhaust in any occupancy, as long as the exhaust cannot be recirculated. In Group R occupancies, it allows for the combined exhaust from domestic kitchens and toilets/baths from multiple dwelling or sleeping units. Applies to building owners managing ventilation systems.

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514.5 Combined system allowed.

MC § 514.5

Environmental exhaust air and toilet exhaust may be combined in any occupancy downstream of all air inlets of the system provided that such exhaust cannot be recirculated. In Group R occupancies, exhaust from domestic kitchens and toilets/baths from one or more dwelling or sleeping units may be combined at a point downstream of all air inlets of the system.

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