North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-32
Fuel gas piping systems
Operative Text
A. General requirements. Fuel gas piping systems shall: (1) Be installed and maintained so as to remain gastight, safe and operative under conditions of use. (2) 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 appliances. 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 of 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 one-half (1/2) pound per square inch 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 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.
North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-32 establishes comprehensive safety standards for fuel gas piping systems in buildings. The rule requires that gas piping be kept gastight and operational, that shutoff valves be accessible and functional, and that service equipment such as meters and pressure 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.
Operators of properties subject to North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-32 generally ensure that all gas piping is inspected and maintained in a gastight, operative condition, with accessible shutoff valves near every appliance outlet kept in good working order. Compliant operators also position gas meters, regulators, and service equipment to protect them from physical damage, and verify that high-pressure connections include the required pressure-reducing devices. For properties using liquefied petroleum gas, operators typically confirm that containers are safely sited, that multi-container setups allow replacement without interrupting gas flow, and that an exterior shutoff valve is accessible and functional.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-32, tenants have an interest in knowing that their dwelling's gas piping, shutoff valves, and appliance connections meet the safety standards this provision establishes. If a tenant observes conditions suggesting gas piping is not gastight, shutoff valves are inaccessible or inoperable, or LPG equipment lacks required safety devices, those observations may be relevant to a housing code complaint filed with the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing offices can provide general information about how to document concerns and what enforcement pathways may be available under this provision.
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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