§ 27-2030 Provision of cooling systems.
a. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:
Adequate cooling. The term “adequate cooling” means cooling sufficient to maintain an indoor air temperature of no greater than 78 degrees Fahrenheit, measured at least 3 feet above the floor and at least 3 feet away from any exterior wall, provided that the department may adjust such requirement by rule if such indoor air temperature is not technologically feasible.
Approved cooling system. The term “approved cooling system” means (i) a non-central cooling system with a cooling capacity of no less than 20 British thermal units per hour for each square foot of floor area within such cooling system’s cooling area or an alternative cooling capacity established by the department by rule consistent with the purposes of this section that has been approved by the department of buildings, where such approval is required pursuant to the New York city building code, provided that the cooling capacity in British thermal units or such other cooling capacity is visible at the front of such cooling system, and provided further that, where such cooling system is installed in a window, such cooling system is installed in compliance with chapter 12 of title 24 of the rules of the city of New York; or (ii) a centrally-supplied cooling system with a cooling capacity designated by the department of buildings by rule that complies with section 1204.2.1 of the building code and is approved for installation by the department of buildings in accordance with applicable requirements.
British thermal unit. The term "British thermal unit" means the amount of energy needed to heat one pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit.