Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 156-25
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 mains. Gas services, gas meters, and gas pressure regulators shall be located so that they are protected from damage. 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 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, except where such service supplies equipment using gas at high pressures. 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 be maintained in good operating condition.
Section 156-25 of Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 156 establishes comprehensive safety standards for fuel gas systems in buildings. It requires that gas piping remain leak-free and capable of meeting appliance demand, that shutoff valves be accessible and functional, and that meters and regulators be protected from damage. Special rules apply to high-pressure gas connections and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), including restrictions on how LPG is stored, vaporized, and connected, as well as requirements for pressure-relief devices and exterior shutoff access.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Fallsburg, N.Y., Code ch. 156 § 156-25 generally keep all fuel gas piping systems gastight and in good repair, confirm that individual appliance shutoff valves are installed and accessible near each gas outlet, and ensure that meters, regulators, and service equipment are shielded from physical damage. For properties using liquefied petroleum gas, compliant operators verify that LPG containers are safely sited, that multi-container setups allow replacement without interrupting gas flow, and that an exterior shutoff valve is present and operable. Routine inspections and prompt repair of any deficiencies are consistent with the ongoing maintenance obligations set out in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Fallsburg, N.Y., Code ch. 156 § 156-25, tenants have an interest in knowing that their landlord is responsible for maintaining fuel gas systems in a safe, gastight, and fully operational condition, including accessible shutoff valves near each gas appliance. If a tenant notices signs of a gas leak, a missing or inoperable shutoff valve, or improperly stored LPG containers, these may constitute violations of this provision that can be reported to the local code enforcement or building department. Tenants can also reach out to a tenant-rights organization or consult a housing attorney to understand how a documented violation might be raised in a housing proceeding.
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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