Air Permits

Businesses that operate equipment or engage in activities regulated by the New York City Air Pollution Control Code (Air Code) may be required to obtain an Air Permit from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.

Activities and equipment covered by the Air Code include operating fuel burning equipment, demolishing structures, spraying insulating materials, operating various types of industrial processing equipment, or any activity that may cause smoke, soot, ash, dust, fumes, gas, vapors, and / or odors to occur.

For more information about the Air Code please visit Title 24, Chapter 1 for 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 using the Additional Information Links below.