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What is NYC MC § 607.5.5.2?

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This section outlines the limitations on shafts that serve as air ducts or enclose air ducts for environmental air. It specifies that these shafts cannot enclose various types of ducts and chutes, with an exception for noncombustible piping carrying nonhazardous materials. Applies to building owners managing air duct systems.

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607.5.5.2 Limitations.

MC § 607.5.5.2

Shafts that constitute air ducts or that enclose air ducts used for the movement of environmental air shall not enclose: 1. Exhaust ducts used for the removal of smoke and grease-laden vapors from cooking equipment; 2. Ducts used for removal of flammable vapors; 3. Ducts used for moving, conveying, or transporting stock, vapor or dust; 4. Ducts used for the removal of nonflammable corrosive fumes and vapors; 5. Refuse and linen chutes; or 6. Piping. Exception: Shafts that constitute air ducts or that enclose air ducts used for the movement of environmental air may enclose noncombustible piping conveying water or other nonhazardous or nontoxic materials.

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