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What is NYC AC § 24-149.3?

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This section prohibits the operation of wood burning heaters as a primary heat source unless certain conditions are met, such as the inoperability of the usual heating source due to specific disasters. Additionally, these heaters must operate solely on renewable fuel and comply with federal regulations. Applies to individuals operating wood burning heaters in New York City.

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§ 24-149.3 Wood burning heaters.

AC § 24-149.3

(a)No person shall operate any wood burning heater as a primary source of heat, unless the source that normally supplies heat to the building in accordance with applicable state or local law is inoperable due to a fire, explosion, loss of power to the building or natural disaster including, without limitation, earthquakes, floods, winds, or storms, or as otherwise permitted by the rules of the department.

(b)No person shall operate any wood burning heater unless it (i) is operated solely on renewable fuel, as such term is defined in this code or as otherwise defined by the rules of the department for the purposes of implementing this subdivision, and (ii) complies with 40 CFR part 60. (L.L. 2015/038, 5/6/2015, eff. 5/6/2016)

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