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Solid Fuel Cooking Appliances

According to the NYC Mechanical Code definition, solid fuel cooking appliances utilize open flame combustion of solid fuels such as wood, charcoal, briquettes, and mesquite to provide all or part of the heat source for cooking. (MC section 202)

Uses

Solid fuel cooking appliances are typically used in commercial applications and are popular in restaurants and food establishments.

Restriction: DOB requirements for solid fuel cooking appliances do not include residential applications.

Material Acceptance

In accordance with 28-103.10, the Department will require the following:

Listing. In accordance with MC 917, solid-fuel-cooking appliances must comply with UL 2162 standards. Unlisted custom-built appliances may require field evaluation.

Evidence of compliance with DEP Air Code.  Solid fuel cooking appliances must comply with the NYC Air Pollution Control Code, including but not limited to Sections 24-141, 24-142.

Filing for solid fuel cooking appliances

Required filing for solid fuel cooking appliances includes construction document approval and OTCR Site-specific evaluation.

Construction document approval. Solid fuel cooking appliances must be filed in DOB NOW as Mechanical Systems work type (MS).

OTCR Site-Specific Evaluation. Solid fuel cooking appliances must be approved by the Department. The approval process includes the following.

  1. Submit an OTCR2 Site-specific application and $600.00 processing fee made payable to the NYC Department of Buildings.
  2. DEP notification to DOB of positive inspection results. To initiate DEP inspection the registered design professional must obtain a DEP Industrial Registration through  DEP’s CATS Website cats-general-registration-char-broilers-solid-fuel-burning-equipment.pdf (nyc.gov).  OTCR will provide more information after receipt of the OTCR2 application.
  3. Submit OTCR project requirements including basic project info (DOB Job#, address, appliance manufacturer and model#), Listing certificates, plans, copies of violations (if applicable), etc. OTCR will provide complete list of requirements after receipt of the OTCR2 application.

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