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What is NYC FGC § 618.7?

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This section outlines the requirements for furnace plenums and air ducts, specifying that return air must be managed through ducts sealed to the furnace casing and terminating outside the space containing the furnace. Applies to building owners with furnace installations.

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618.7 Furnace plenums and air ducts.

FGC § 618.7

Where a furnace is installed so that supply ducts carry air circulated by the furnace to areas outside of the space containing the furnace, the return air shall be handled by a duct(s) sealed to the furnace casing and terminating outside of the space containing the furnace.

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