Brooklyn since 2014All five boroughsSame-day response during business hours

What is NYC AC § 27-797?

Quick Answer

This section mandates that oil burning equipment cannot be operated without an equipment use permit from the commissioner and approval for fuel oil storage from the fire commissioner. It also requires that certain installations be supervised by a certified individual. Applies to building owners with oil burning installations.

General informational summary. Not legal advice for your situation. Consult an attorney before acting on any specific matter.

Michael Nacmias - Founding PartnerMichael Sargo - Partner
From the team atNacmias Law Firm, PLLCBrooklyn-based attorneys representingproperty owners across all five boroughsMeet the team →

§ 27-797 Certificates.

AC § 27-797

No oil burning equipment hereafter installed shall be operated until an equipment use permit has been issued by the commissioner, the requirements of the air pollution control code have been met as provided in section 27-799 of article four of this subchapter, and until approval for the storage of fuel oil has been given by the fire commissioner, except that temporary operation may be permitted as provided in section 27-188 of article eighteen of subchapter one of this chapter.

(a)Every oil burning installation that is not fully automatic or requires preheating shall be operated by, or under, the direct supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness issued by the fire commissioner. Such person shall be in the building at all times while the burners are in operation, and shall be present in the boiler room during the starting of the operation of a boiler.

Common Questions

Our team

Meet the people you will work with

Free case review

Have a matter that touches § 27-797?

Free 15-minute case review with the attorney handling your matter. Same-day response during business hours across all five boroughs — OATH hearings, Housing Court, and real estate closings.

Or email us

[email protected]

An attorney reads every message.

  • Same-day response

    During business hours

  • Direct attorney access

    Same lawyer from intake to close

  • Flat-fee pricing

    On most OATH and closing matters