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What is NYC AC § 27-869.01?

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This section outlines the requirements for factory-built chimneys in residential and other occupancy groups, specifying that they must be listed and accepted according to various reference standards. It also details enclosure requirements and height limitations for chimneys servicing factory-built fireplaces or wood-burning stoves. Applies to building owners of residential and commercial properties with such installations.

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§ 27-869.01 Factory-built chimneys.

AC § 27-869.01

(a)Residential occupancy. In residential occupancy groups J-2 and J-3: (1) Factory-built chimneys servicing liquid or gas fueled appliances shall be listed and accepted in accordance with reference standard RS 15-8.

(2)Factory-built chimneys servicing wood burning fireplaces or stoves and inserts shall be listed and accepted in accordance with reference standards RS 15-9, RS 15-10, RS 15-12 or RS 15-15.

(3)Factory-built chimneys servicing factory-built fireplaces shall be listed and accepted in accordance with reference standard RS 15-15.

(b)Other occupancies. In all other occupancy groups: (1) Factory-built chimneys servicing liquid or gas fueled appliances shall be listed and accepted in accordance with reference standard RS 15-10 or RS 15-11.

(c)Enclosures. All factory-built chimneys shall be enclosed in accordance with the requirements of table 15-3.

(d)Height limitation: Every chimney servicing a factory-built fireplace or wood burning stove in a building of more than seventy-five feet in height shall be listed and accepted in accordance with reference standard RS 15-10, unless such chimney is an unlisted high temperature chimney constructed in accordance with the requirements of section 27-861 and of table 15-6 of subdivision (c) of section 27-863, and is installed to serve the appliance.

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