Electric dryer vent_DOB rules

We are having a bit of trouble with approval for a vented electric dryer from our building's architect consulting firm. The W/D will be in the kitchen and vented through a non-functioning window (long been covered by cabinets). Our neighbors below have done this already. It has been suggested to us that venting in this way may violate DOB code, since it is less than 10 feet away from the window of... [more]

We are having a bit of trouble with approval for a vented electric dryer from our building's architect consulting firm. The W/D will be in the kitchen and vented through a non-functioning window (long been covered by cabinets). Our neighbors below have done this already. It has been suggested to us that venting in this way may violate DOB code, since it is less than 10 feet away from the window of our upstairs neighbor. Here is the relevant code from 2014. Can someone please help to clarify this issue for us, since there seems to be some confusion? Based on my reading, the 10 feet rule does not seem to apply to clothes dryers. 501.2.1 Location of exhaust outlets. The termination point of exhaust outlets and ducts discharging to the outdoors shall be located within the following minimum distances: 1. For ducts conveying noxious, toxic, explosive or flammable vapors, fumes or dusts including but not limited to exhaust form dry cleaning establishments and spray booths): 30 feet (9144 mm) from property lines; 10 feet (3048 mm) from operable openings into buildings; 6 feet (1829 mm) from exterior walls and roofs; 30 feet (9144 m) from combustible walls and operable openings into buildings which are in the direction of the exhaust discharge; 10 feet (3048 mm) above adjoining grade. Additional requirements may apply to Hazardous Exhaust Systems; see Section 510. 2.For other product-conveying outlets: 10 feet (3048 mm) from the property lines; 3 feet (914 mm) from exterior walls and roofs; 10 feet (3048 mm) from operable openings into buildings; 10 feet (3048 mm) above adjoining grade; 10 feet from any exterior fire escape , stair, or balcony. 3. For all environmental air exhaust outlets: 3 feet (914 mm) from property lines; 3 feet (914 mm) from operable openings into buildings for all occupancies other than Group U, and 10 feet (3048 mm) from mechanical air intakes. Such exhaust outlets shall not be considered hazardous or noxious. 4.Exhaust outlets and openings serving structures in flood hazard areas shall be installed in accordance with Appendix G oftheNew York City Building Code. 5. For specific systems see the following sections: 5.1.Clothes dryer exhaust, Section 504.4.... [less]