Open Restaurants and Open Streets: Restaurants Resources
CITY RESOURCES
OVERALL: Open Restaurants Guidance
Open Restaurants Roadway Seating Compliance Checklist
Open Restaurants Winterizing Brochure
- HEATERS – Three options for heating:
- Electric radiant heaters will be allowed in both sidewalk and roadway seating setups. Full electric radiant heater guidance from the Department of Buildings (pdf)
- Natural gas radiant heaters will be allowed on the sidewalk only. Full natural gas radiant heater guidance from the Department of Buildings (pdf). Natural gas radiant heaters must also comply with the Fire Code
- Portable heaters fueled by propane will be allowed on the sidewalk only. Propane heating will be regulated by the Fire Department, with requirements for safe handling, use and storage. Full portable heater fueled by propane guidance from the Fire Department online
OVERALL: Open Streets: Restaurant Guidance
STATE RESOURCES
New York State Liquor Authority Guidance on Outdoor Expansion for Licensed Premises