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What is NYC FGC § 612.6?

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This section mandates that direct-fired industrial air heaters with valve train components must have atmospheric vent lines and gas reliefs or bleeds directed outdoors. It also requires measures to prevent water entry and blockage by insects or foreign matter. Applies to operators of industrial air heating systems.

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612.6 Atmospheric vents, gas reliefs or bleeds.

FGC § 612.6

Direct-fired industrial air heaters with valve train components equipped with atmospheric vents, gas reliefs or bleeds shall have their atmospheric vent lines and gas reliefs or bleeds lead to the outdoors. Means shall be employed on these lines to prevent water from entering and to prevent blockage by insects and foreign matter. An atmospheric vent line shall not be required to be provided on a valve train component equipped with a listed vent limiter.

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