Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-30
Fuel gas
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A. General. (1) Fuel gas piping systems shall be installed and 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. (1) Liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form shall not be stored 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 protected against physical damage and located so as not to be a hazard to the premises served. Nonportable containers shall rest on stable noncombustible supports. (5) Liquefied petroleum gas shall be odorized so that the presence of gas will be recognizable by a distinctive odor. (6) Systems shall be provided with safety devices to relieve excessive pressures to the outer air, at a safe distance from building openings. (7) Systems supplied from containers not exceeding 125 gallons of capacity shall have at least one accessible valve for shutting off the gas. Such valve shall be located outside the building. (8) Systems supplied from containers exceeding 125 gallons of capacity shall have at least two accessible valves for shutting off the main gas supply. Shutoff valves shall be located in conformity with the requirements of Subsection B(1) and (2) .
Section 168-30 of Glen Cove's Code of Ordinances establishes safety and operational standards for fuel gas piping systems in residential buildings. The rule requires that gas piping be kept gastight and capable of meeting peak demand, that accessible shutoff valves be installed in specified locations depending on building type and gas pressure, and that meters, regulators, and service equipment be placed in dry, ventilated, and protected areas. Additional requirements govern high-pressure gas pressure reduction, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems face specific rules on storage, odorization, pressure relief, and container shutoff valves.
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Operators of residential properties in Glen Cove must ensure that fuel gas systems comply with the layered requirements of ch. 168 § 168-30, which vary by building type and gas pressure. For one- and two-family dwellings, at least one accessible shutoff valve is required, while multiple dwellings and higher-pressure systems require two valves placed at specified locations—one outside at a safe distance and one near the meter. Compliant operators also ensure that each gas appliance has its own nearby shutoff, that meters are housed in dry and ventilated spaces away from heat sources, and that any LPG containers are properly supported, odorized, and equipped with pressure-relief devices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Glen Cove rental properties have an interest in knowing that § 168-30 requires landlords to maintain fuel gas systems in a gastight, safe, and operative condition at all times. If a tenant notices signs of a potential gas issue—such as the absence of accessible shutoff valves, improperly located meters, or LPG containers stored inside a building—these may represent violations of this provision. Tenants can report suspected code violations to Glen Cove's local code enforcement office, and may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how such violations could 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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