Unit Heaters
NYC Mechanical Code § MC 920
in effectSection MC 920: Unit Heaters
920.1 General.
Unit heaters shall be installed in accordance with the listing and the manufacturer's instructions. Oil-fired unit heaters shall be tested in accordance with UL 731.
920.2 Support.
Suspended-type unit heaters shall be supported by elements that are designed and constructed to accommodate the weight and dynamic loads. Hangers and brackets shall be of noncombustible material. Suspended-type oil-fired unit heaters shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 31.
920.3 Ductwork.
A unit heater shall not be attached to a warm-air duct system unless listed for such installation.
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-195359Fetched: 10/24/2026
