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What is NYC AC § 27-804?

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This section outlines the general requirements for the installation of floor-mounted combustion or heating equipment, specifying conditions for mounting on noncombustible or protected combustible construction. It includes compliance with clearances, testing standards, and approval conditions. Applies to building owners installing heating and combustion equipment.

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§ 27-804 General requirements.

AC § 27-804

All floor mounted combustion or heating equipment shall be mounted on noncombustible construction as provided in reference standard RS 14-17 or on combustible construction if such construction is protected as required in reference standard RS 14-17, provided the following conditions are met: (a) All clearances shall comply with the requirements specified in section 27-792 of article one of this subchapter.

(b)Heating and combustion equipment which has been tested in accordance with applicable standards listed in reference standard RS-14, shall be installed with the clearances determined by such tests.

(c)Equipment which has been approved, as provided in section 27-135 of article eight of subchapter one of this chapter, shall be installed in accordance with the conditions of such approval.

(d)When mounted above combustible construction, the equipment is arranged so that flame or gaseous products of combustion do not impinge upon the base of the equipment.

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