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What is NYC AC § 27-839?

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This section establishes requirements for manual dampers and automatic draft controllers in incinerator flues. The devices must close off no more than ninety-five percent of the flue area and be constructed to withstand operating temperatures without warping or corrosion. Applies to operators of incinerators in NYC.

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§ 27-839 Draft control.

AC § 27-839

If a manual damper or automatic draft controller, is provided in the incinerator flue, it shall be capable of closing off not more than ninety-five per cent of the flue area, and the damper or controller shall be made of such materials and in such a manner so as to prevent warping, binding, cracking, corrosion, and distortion when exposed to operating temperatures. If an automatic draft controller is used, means shall be provided for temporary manual operation.

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