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What is NYC FGC § 615.4?

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This section outlines the installation requirements for sauna heaters that are not of the direct-vent type, specifying that the draft hood and combustion air intake must be located outside the sauna room. It also mandates provisions to prevent blockage and contact with these components or the posting of clear warning notices. Applies to building owners installing sauna heaters.

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615.4 Combustion and dilution air intakes.

FGC § 615.4

Sauna heaters of other than the direct-vent type shall be installed with the draft hood and combustion air intake located outside the sauna room. Where the combustion air inlet and the draft hood are in a dressing room adjacent to the sauna room, there shall be provisions to prevent physically blocking the combustion air inlet and the draft hood inlet, and to prevent physical contact with the draft hood and vent assembly, or warning notices shall be posted to avoid such contact. Any warning notice shall be easily readable, shall contrast with its background and the wording shall be in letters not less than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high.

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