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For additional information about a specific permit, license, tax, or incentive,
please call 311 and ask for the issuing Agency.
For assistance using NYC Business Express, visit our Help page,
email us, or call 311 and ask for NYC Business Express.
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The goal of the New York City Air Pollution Control Code (Air Code) is to preserve, protect and improve the air resources of the City. The City’s policy is that every person be entitled to air that is not harmful to life, health and enjoyment of his or her property.
The Air Code establishes policies and standards and sets forth regulations for enforcing air pollution control in New York City. These regulations are described in Title 24, Chapter 1 of the New York City Administrative Code and Title 15, Chapters 10, 13, 14, 15, 25, and 26 of the Rules of the City of New York (RCNY), linked below under Additional Information.
Businesses are not allowed to conduct the following activities unless permitted and / or registered with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP):
• Spraying of any insulating material in or upon any buildings or other structures during their construction, alteration or repair;
• Demolition of any buildings or other structures;
• Installation, alteration, use or operation of any fuel burning equipment with a maximum input rating equal to or greater than 350 Thousand BTU/Hour (regardless of the number of units);
• Installation and / or operation of Industrial Process Equipment, including, but not limited to, dry cleaning equipment, gas stations, spray booths.
Businesses in the construction industry and commercial, cultural, and manufacturing establishments that might cause smoke, soot, fly ash, dust, fumes, gas, vapors, and odors or any products of combustion or incomplete combustion resulting from the use of fuel burning equipment or industrial process equipment should become familiar with the Air Code. Business owners should examine the links below and determine whether their businesses should comply with the described regulations. |
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Department of Environmental Protection
59-17 Junction Boulevard, 8th Floor
Flushing,
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For further assistance please call 311
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Website: /html/dep/html/home/home.shtml
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This page provides general information only. The information does not address all relevant regulatory requirements of City, State or Federal Agencies, nor does it address requirements with which the business must comply on an ongoing basis. It is the business owner's responsibility to meet all City, State and Federal requirements. Failure to comply with all applicable laws and regulations may result in fines or in the suspension and/or revocation of licenses or permits, or other penalties as allowed by law.
Please note that this information is not legal advice; you can only obtain legal advice from a lawyer. For more information or assistance, please contact the issuing Agency, using the contact information above, or call 311 (or 212-NEW-YORK if outside of New York City).
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