Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-27
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 gauge shall be provided with a device to reduce such pressure to not more than 1/2 psi gauge 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 safe location. (6) Systems shall have at least one accessible means for shutting off gas. Such means shall be located outside the building, and shall be maintained in good operating condition.
Section 186-27 of Massena's Code of Ordinances establishes safety and operational standards for fuel gas systems in buildings. It requires that gas piping remain gastight 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.
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Under § 186-27, property owners and managers are generally expected to ensure that all fuel-gas-piping systems are installed, inspected, and maintained in a gastight and operative condition. Compliant operators typically verify that individual appliance shutoff valves are present and accessible near each gas outlet, that meters and regulators are shielded from physical damage, and that any LPG systems include exterior shutoff access and pressure-relief devices. Routine maintenance records and periodic inspections of these systems help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the requirements 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.
Section 186-27 establishes baseline safety standards for fuel gas systems that landlords are responsible for maintaining in rental properties. If a tenant observes conditions suggesting a gas system may not meet these standards — such as inaccessible shutoff valves, unprotected meters, or improperly stored LPG containers — those observations may be relevant to a housing complaint filed with the local code enforcement authority in Massena. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document such conditions and what local complaint or inspection processes may be available.
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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