Cohoes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-26
Fuel gas
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A. General requirements. (1) Fuel gas piping systems shall be installed and maintained so as to remain 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 the installed gas-burning appliances connected thereto. B. Shutoff valves. (1) Gas piping systems shall have at least one accessible means for shutting off all gas supply, and such means shall be maintained in good operating condition. (2) An easily accessible shutoff valve or cock shall be provided in the piping in close proximity to and ahead of every outlet for gas appliance. C. Service equipment for gas supplied from utility main. Gas service, gas meters and gas pressure regulators shall be located so that they are protected from damages. D. Gas refrigerators and ranges. Gas refrigerators and ranges shall be installed with clearance for ventilation and shall be maintained in good operating condition. E. High-pressure gas. Any service connection supplying gas at a pressure in excess of one pound per square inch gauge shall be provided with a device to reduce such pressure to not more than 1/2 pound per square inch gauge prior to entering the meter, except where such service supplies equipment using gas at high pressure. F. Liquefied petroleum gas. (1) Undiluted liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form shall not be conveyed through piping equipment and systems in buildings. (2) Liquefied petroleum gas shall not be vaporized by devices utilizing open flame or open electrical coil. (3) Where two or more containers are installed, connection shall be arranged so that containers can be replaced without shutting off the flow of gas to equipment. (4) Containers shall be designed, stored and located so as not to be a hazard to the premises served or to the surrounding property. (5) Systems shall be provided with safety devices to relieve excessive pressures and shall be arranged so that the discharge terminates at a safe location. (6) Systems shall have at least one accessible means for shutting off the gas. Such means shall be located outside the building and shall have to be maintained in good operating condition.
Section 215-26 of the Cohoes Code of Ordinances establishes comprehensive safety standards for fuel gas systems in buildings, covering everything from piping integrity and shutoff valves to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage and high-pressure service connections. The rule requires that gas piping remain gastight and capable of meeting appliance demand, that accessible shutoff valves be present and functional, and that service equipment be protected from damage. Special provisions address gas refrigerators and ranges, high-pressure gas pressure reduction, and specific handling and venting requirements for LPG containers and systems.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Cohoes Code ch. 215 § 215-26 generally ensure that all fuel gas piping is regularly inspected for leaks and maintained in gastight condition, with individual shutoff valves installed near each gas appliance outlet. Compliant operators keep gas meters, regulators, and service equipment in protected locations, and verify that high-pressure service connections include the required pressure-reducing devices. For properties using liquefied petroleum gas, operators typically confirm that containers are safely sited, equipped with pressure-relief devices, and that an exterior shutoff valve is accessible and in good working order.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Cohoes Code ch. 215 § 215-26, tenants have a right to gas piping systems that are safe, gastight, and equipped with accessible shutoff valves near each gas appliance. If a tenant notices signs of a gas leak, damaged service equipment, or missing shutoff valves, these conditions may constitute a housing code violation that can be reported to the City of Cohoes code enforcement office. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how documented violations under this section can be raised in housing proceedings or used to request repairs.
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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