Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-106
Fuel gas
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A. Fuel gas piping systems shall be installed and maintained so as to remain gastight, safe and operative under conditions of use. B. Fuel gas piping systems shall provide a supply of gas sufficient to meet the maximum expected demand of the installed gasburning appliances connected thereto. C. Gas piping systems shall have at least one (1) accessible means for shutting off all gas supply. Such means shall be maintained in good operating condition. D. Gas services, gas meters and gas pressure regulators shall be located so that they are protected from damage. E. Gas refrigerators and ranges shall be installed with clearance for ventilation. They shall be maintained in good operating condition. F. Undiluted liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form shall not be conveyed through piping equipment and systems in residential buildings. G. Liquefied petroleum gas containers shall be designed, stored and located so as not to be a hazard to the premises served or to the surrounding property. H. Fuel gas systems shall be provided with safety devices to relieve excessive pressure and shall be so arranged that the discharge terminates in a safe location. I. Fuel gas systems shall have at least one (1) accessible means of shutting off the gas. Such means shall be located outside the building and shall be maintained in good operating condition.
Section 54-106 of Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 54 establishes comprehensive safety standards for fuel gas systems in residential and other buildings. The rule requires that gas piping remain leak-free, adequately sized for connected appliances, and equipped with accessible shutoff mechanisms both inside and outside the building. It also governs the safe placement of meters, regulators, and liquefied petroleum gas containers, and mandates pressure-relief safety devices that discharge in safe locations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Pelham Code § 54-106 generally keep all fuel gas piping systems inspected and maintained to ensure they remain gastight and fully operational under normal use conditions. Compliant operators ensure that at least one accessible interior shutoff and one accessible exterior shutoff are present and functioning, that meters and pressure regulators are protected from physical damage, and that gas appliances such as refrigerators and ranges have adequate ventilation clearance. Operators also verify that liquefied petroleum gas containers are properly designed and positioned so they pose no hazard to the property or neighboring premises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Pelham Code § 54-106, tenants have an interest in knowing that their building's fuel gas systems must be maintained in a safe, gastight, and operative condition by the responsible party — typically the property owner or manager. If a tenant observes signs of a gas leak, a missing or inoperable shutoff valve, improperly stored LP gas containers, or appliances lacking adequate ventilation clearance, these may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants can document concerns in writing to their landlord, contact the relevant Pelham municipal code enforcement office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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