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June 2, 2008
AC Units
Hi
Not exactly a brownstone topic per se, but nevertheless, perhaps there is somebody out there who knows this: what is the current NYC law concerning installation of window AC units in coop buildings? My board is trying to comply, but nobody knows exactly what the law says. what does "professional" installation mean? I have called 311, they could not help, the DOB is impossible to reach, and on the nyc.gov site I found no real answer....anyone?
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Posted by: guest at June 2, 2008 3:51 PM
there are no DOB requirements regarding WINDOW AC units that you need to comply with.
Just open window, put AC in. Plug unit in, and suck up energy.
Thru-wall units are a different story. That you'll need to file.
Posted by: guest at June 2, 2008 5:04 PM
By "professional" they probably mean licensed HVAC and, more importantly, bonded/insured in case they drop a Fedders on someone's head.
Posted by: Steve at June 2, 2008 5:58 PM
I put the AC in our window in the spring and take it out in the fall, and I'm not a licensed anything.
Open the window and stick the unit in. What are you people idiots.
Posted by: guest at June 2, 2008 6:12 PM
Good lord, everyone wants to claim to be a 'professional' these days. It used to be medicine, law, and prostitution were the only professions - everything else is just a job.
Posted by: guest at June 2, 2008 6:27 PM
The FDNY was inspecting our co-op last year and they said that al window A/Cs need to be bracketed for extra support. There was no mention of a professional instalation.
Posted by: guest at June 2, 2008 8:17 PM
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