N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 27-848.01: § 27-848.01 General.

The construction, installation, alteration and operation of all fireplaces, fireplace stoves and room heaters used for space heating shall be subject to the provisions of this article. This article shall not be construed to apply to a central heater with hot air distribution, a central boiler and either hot water or steam heat distribution or a water tank, water heaters, furnaces or cooking stoves.