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What is NYC MC § 603.7?

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This section outlines the requirements for protecting duct system penetrations in walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs, as well as air transfer openings. It specifies that ducts in private garages must be constructed of sheet steel and prohibits openings into the garage. Applies to building owners with duct systems in residential properties adjacent to private garages.

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603.7 Rigid duct penetrations.

MC § 603.7

Duct system penetrations of walls, floors, ceilings and roofs and air transfer openings in such building components shall be protected as required by Section 607. Ducts in a private garage that penetrate a wall or ceiling that separates a dwelling from a private garage shall be continuous, shall be constructed of sheet steel having a thickness of not less than 0.0187 inch (0.4712 mm) (No. 26 gage) and shall not have openings into the garage. Fire and smoke dampers are not required in such ducts passing through the wall or ceiling separating a dwelling from a private garage except where required by Chapter 7 of the New York City Building Code.

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