N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FGC 301: Section FGC 301: General

301.1 Scope.

This chapter shall govern the approval and installation of all equipment and appliances that comprise parts of the installations regulated by this code in accordance with Section 101.2.

301.1.1 Other fuels.

The requirements for combustion and dilution air for gas-fired appliances shall be governed by Section 304. The requirements for combustion and dilution air for appliances operating with fuels other than fuel gas shall be regulated by the New York City Mechanical Code.

301.2 Energy utilization.

Heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems of all structures shall be designed and installed for efficient utilization of energy in accordance with the New York City Energy Conservation Code.

301.3 Listed and labeled.

Appliances regulated by this code shall be listed and labeled.

301.4 Labeling.

Refer to Article 114 and Section 28-113.4 of the Administrative Code.

301.5 Label information.

A permanent factory-applied nameplate(s) shall be affixed to appliances on which shall appear in legible lettering: the manufacturer's name or trademark, the model number, serial number and, for listed appliances, the seal or mark of the testing agency. A label shall include the hourly rating in British thermal units per hour (Btu/h) (W), the type of fuel approved for use with the appliance, and the minimum clearance requirements.

301.6 Plumbing connections.

Potable water supply and building drainage system connections to appliances regulated by this code shall be in accordance with the New York City Plumbing Code.

301.7 Fuel types.

Appliances shall be designed for use with the type of fuel gas that will be supplied to them.

301.7.1 Appliance fuel conversion.

Appliances shall not be converted to utilize a different fuel gas except where complete instructions for such conversion are provided by the serving gas supplier, the appliance manufacturer, the burner manufacturer or the boiler manufacturer. If a specific listing and labeling is available for the burner and boiler combination it shall be submitted to the department. If a specific listing for the combination is not available the listing for the burner and a letter confirming compatibility shall be submitted by the burner manufacturer. The completed installation shall be inspected and tested in the field by a representative of the appliance manufacturer, the burner manufacturer or the boiler manufacturer, and certified by a registered design professional. A certification of compliance by a registered design professional developed in accordance with the requirements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection may be used to satisfy this certification requirement. The registered design professional need not be the engineer of record for the design.

301.7.2 Liquid petroleum gas.

Storage or use of LPG for a stationary LPG installation shall comply with the New York City Fire Code.

301.8 Vibration isolation.

Where means for isolation of vibration of an appliance is installed, means for support and restraint of that appliance shall be provided as designed by a registered design professional.

301.9 Repair.

Defective material or parts shall be replaced or repaired in such a manner so as to preserve the original approval or listing.

301.10 Wind resistance.

Appliances and supports that are exposed to wind shall be designed and installed to resist the wind pressures determined in accordance with the New York City Building Code.

301.11 Flood hazard.

For structures located in flood hazard areas, the appliance, equipment and system installations regulated by this code shall comply with the additional requirements of Appendix G of the New York City Building Code.

301.12 Seismic resistance.

When earthquake loads are applicable in accordance with the New York City Building Code, the supports shall be designed and installed for the seismic forces in accordance with that code.

301.13 Ducts.

Ducts required for the installation of systems regulated by this code shall be designed and installed in accordance with the New York City Mechanical Code.

301.14 Rodentproofing.

Buildings or structures and the walls enclosing habitable or occupiable rooms and spaces in which persons live, sleep or work, or in which feed, food or foodstuffs are stored, prepared, processed, served or sold, shall be constructed to protect against rodents in accordance with the New York City Building Code.

301.15 Prohibited location.

The appliances, equipment and systems regulated by this code shall not be located in an elevator shaft.

301.16 Mechanical systems.

Hydronic piping, ventilation and other mechanical systems not covered by this code shall be in accordance with the New York City Mechanical Code.

301.17 Electrical systems.

Electrical wiring, controls and connections to equipment and appliances regulated by this code shall be in accordance with the New York City Electrical Code.

301.18 Noise control requirements.

Appliances and equipment regulated by this code must comply with Section 313 of the New York City Mechanical Code.