NYC Administrative Code

§ 27-848.09 — Factory-built fireplaces, fireplace stoves and room heaters.

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This section outlines the requirements for factory-built fireplaces, fireplace stoves, and room heaters, including acceptance criteria, occupancy group limitations, chimney construction standards, and installation guidelines. The Department of Buildings enforces these regulations. Applies to building owners using wood burning appliances in specific occupancy classifications.

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§ 27-848.09 Factory-built fireplaces, fireplace stoves and room heaters.

AC § 27-848.09

(a)Acceptance. Factory-built fireplaces, fireplace stoves and room heaters shall be listed and accepted for use as wood burning appliances.

(b)Occupancy group limitations. Factory-built fireplaces, fireplace stoves and room heaters shall not be permitted in buildings other than those in residential occupancy group classifications J-2 and J-3, except that installations within other occupancy groups may be authorized by the commissioner pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the department.

(c)Chimney requirements.

(1)The chimney systems of factory-built fireplaces, fireplace stoves and room heaters shall be constructed in accordance with section 27-869.01.

(2)No chimney shall serve more than one factory-built fireplace, fireplace stove or room heater or be pierced to serve any other appliance.

(d)Additional limitations. Factory-built fireplaces, fireplace stoves or room heaters shall be: (1) located only in exterior rooms, and (2) limited to space heating of the room within which they are located.

(e)Chimney connectors.

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