Changes in Appliance Fuels
NYC Fuel Gas Code § FGC 507
in effectSection FGC 507: Changes in Appliance Fuels
507.1 Changes in appliance fuels.
Conversion of appliances from solid or liquid fuel to natural gas or the addition of natural gas, shall be made in accordance with this code. Conversion from natural gas to, or the addition of, #2 fuel oil for a heating appliance shall be made only if:
1. The chimney design meets the requirements of this chapter for the conversion fuel and the chimney is test run and smoke tested in accordance with Section 503.5.6.4 and 503.5.6.5.
2. The chimney is sized to provide adequate draft and to vent the combustion products for the new fuel.
3. The chimney is thoroughly cleaned prior to the conversion to remove collected flue deposits.
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/0-0-0-199105Fetched: 10/24/2026
