General

NYC Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 1, subch. 15, art. 1

in effect

NYC Admin. Code § 27-849 Scope.

§ 27-849 Scope. This subchapter shall establish the minimum safety requirements for, and control the design, construction, installation, alteration, and use of chimneys and gas vents.

NYC Admin. Code § 27-850 Standards.

§ 27-850 Standards. The provisions of reference standard RS-15 shall be a part of this subchapter.

NYC Admin. Code § 27-851 Definitions.

§ 27-851 Definitions. For definitions to be used in the interpretation of this subchapter, see subchapter two of this chapter.

NYC Admin. Code § 27-852 Plans.

§ 27-852 Plans. For the requirements governing the filing of plans and the work to be shown on plans, see subchapter one of this chapter.

NYC Admin. Code § 27-853 Permits.

§ 27-853 Permits. For the requirements governing equipment work permits and equipment use permits, see subchapter one of this chapter.

NYC Admin. Code § 27-854 General requirements.

§ 27-854 General requirements. Chimneys or gas vents shall be designed and constructed so as to provide the necessary draft and capacity to completely exhaust the products of combustion to the outside air, and to satisfy the following conditions: (a) Temperature. The temperature on adjacent combustible surfaces shall not be raised above one hundred sixty degrees Fahrenheit. (b) Condensation. The condensation shall not be developed to an extent that can cause rapid deterioration of the chimney or vent.

NYC Admin. Code § 27-855 Factory-built chimneys and gas vents.

§ 27-855 Factory-built chimneys and gas vents. (a) Factory-built chimneys. Factory-built chimneys and chimney units shall be listed and accepted in accordance with the applicable reference standard and shall be installed in accordance with the temperature conditions and height limitations of the listing and acceptance, the manufacturer's instructions or this article, whichever is the most restrictive. Flue gas temperatures in the chimney shall not exceed the limits and durations employed during listing tests and as required by this code. (b) Gas vents. Type B and Type BW gas vents shall be listed and accepted in accordance with the conditions of the acceptance and applicable provisions of this code.

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/0-0-0-52576Fetched: 10/24/2026