NYC Administrative Code

§ 27-752 — Areas requiring mechanical ventilation.

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What is NYC AC § 27-752?

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This section mandates the provision of mechanical ventilation in occupiable rooms or spaces that do not meet natural ventilation requirements. It applies to areas with dust, fumes, gases, or other harmful substances, as well as those specified in related articles of the building code. Applies to building owners responsible for ventilation compliance.

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§ 27-752 Areas requiring mechanical ventilation.

AC § 27-752

Mechanical ventilation shall be provided in all occupiable rooms or spaces where the requirements for natural ventilation are not met; in all rooms or spaces, which because of the nature of their use or occupancy, involve the presence of dust, fumes, gases, vapors, or other noxious or injurious impurities, or substances which create a fire hazard; or where required by the provisions of article eight of this subchapter or subchapters six through eight of this chapter.

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