Kehilas Pupa Tzelim Inc. Section 24-149.5 Variance Request
November 17, 2025
The following summary does not substitute for the contents of the full application, which is accessible below.
The company seeks a variance from section 24-149.5 of the New York City Pollution Control Code on the basis that solid fuel is used to maintain a religious custom to bake matzoh on a limited basis. The application further demonstrates from the lab results, that even without controls, this establishment meets the 10 ug/m3 upper limit.
Kehilas Pupa Tzelim Inc. is requesting a variance from Section 24-149.5 of the Air Code.
Application
- Download the Air Pollution Control Code Section 24-149.5 Variance Application for Kehilas Pupa Tzelim Inc.
- Download the Lab Report
- Download the Industrial General Registration
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