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What is NYC FC § 606.15?

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This section mandates that refrigerating system machinery rooms using specific refrigerants must comply with hazardous location classification requirements outlined in the Electrical Code. An exception is made for ammonia machinery rooms equipped with proper ventilation as per the Mechanical Code. Applies to building owners operating refrigeration systems.

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606.15 Electrical equipment.

FC § 606.15

Where refrigerants of Groups A2, A3, B2 and B3, as defined in the Mechanical Code, are used, refrigerating system machinery rooms shall conform to the Class I, Division 2 hazardous location classification requirements of the Electrical Code. Exception: Ammonia machinery rooms that are provided with ventilation in accordance with Chapter 11 of the Mechanical Code.

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