Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-30
Fuel gas
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A. General. (1) Fuel gas piping systems shall be maintained gastight, safe, and operative under conditions of use. (2) Fuel gas piping systems shall provide a supply of gas sufficient to meet the maximum expected demand of gas-burning equipment and appliances connected thereto. B. Shutoff valves. (1) In one- and two-family dwellings, gas piping systems shall have at least one accessible valve for shutting off all gas supply, except that systems supplied with gas at pressures exceeding one psi gage shall have at least two accessible valves for shutting off all gas supply. Where two valves are required, one valve shall be located outside at a safe distance from the building and shall be suitably protected against unauthorized use, and the other shall be located ahead of the meter and as close as practicable to the point of service entrance. (2) In multiple dwellings, gas piping systems supplied from utility mains shall have at least two accessible valves for shutting off all gas supply. One valve shall be located outside and at a safe distance from the building and shall be suitably protected against unauthorized use, and the other shall be located ahead of the meter and as close as practicable to the point of service entrance. (3) An easily accessible shutoff valve, or cock, shall be provided in the piping in close proximity to, and ahead of, every gas appliance or outlet for a gas connection. C. Service equipment for gas supplied from utility mains. (1) Gas meters shall be located in spaces that are dry, ventilated, and accessible. Gas meters shall be located near the point of entry of the gas service and remote from open flame, heat-producing equipment, or other heat sources. (2) Gas services, gas meters, and gas pressure regulators shall be located so that they are protected from damage and tampering by unauthorized personnel. D. High-pressure gas. Any service connection supplying gas at a pressure in excess of one psi gage shall be provided with a device to reduce such pressure to not more than 1/2 psi gage prior to entering the meter. E. Liquefied petroleum gas containers and tanks. Liquefied petroleum gas containers and tanks are subject to the regulations contained in Part 1163 of Chapter C of the Uniform Code, Sections 1163.3 to and including 1163.5.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-30 establishes requirements for fuel gas piping systems in residential buildings, covering everything from maintaining gastight, safe, and operative pipes to ensuring adequate gas supply for connected appliances. The provision also specifies where and how shutoff valves must be placed — including outside valves protected from unauthorized use — and sets rules for meter placement, high-pressure gas reduction, and liquefied petroleum gas containers. Together, these rules are designed to reduce the risk of gas leaks, unauthorized tampering, and pressure-related hazards in both single-family and multi-unit dwellings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-30, compliant property operators routinely inspect fuel gas piping to confirm it remains gastight and capable of meeting peak appliance demand. Operators of one- and two-family dwellings ensure at least one accessible shutoff valve is in place — or two if gas pressure exceeds one psi gage — with outside valves secured against unauthorized use. In multiple dwellings, operators maintain two accessible shutoff valves, keep gas meters in dry, ventilated, and accessible locations away from heat sources, and verify that any high-pressure service connection includes a pressure-reducing device before the meter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 182-30 of Auburn's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to expect that gas piping, shutoff valves, and meters in their building are properly maintained, safely located, and protected from tampering. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards — such as inaccessible shutoff valves, meters in unsafe locations, or signs of a gas leak — they may report concerns to the local code enforcement office responsible for administering ch. 182. Tenants can also contact a local tenant-rights organization to better understand how housing code violations may be raised in the context of habitability or other housing proceedings.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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