§ 27-816 Fireplace heaters.
AC § 27-816
Gas-fired heaters, approved for use in fireplace recesses only, shall not be used elsewhere.
NYC Administrative Code
§ 27-816 — Fireplace heaters.
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What is NYC AC § 27-816?
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This section regulates the use of gas-fired heaters, specifying that they are approved solely for installation in fireplace recesses and are prohibited in other locations. Applies to building owners utilizing gas-fired heating equipment.
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