Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-26
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 pound per square inch gauge shall be provided with a device to reduce such pressure to not more than 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.
Section 108-26 of Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 108 establishes safety standards for fuel gas systems in buildings, covering everything from piping integrity and shutoff valves to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage and pressure regulation. The rule requires that gas piping remain gastight and capable of meeting appliance demand, that accessible shutoff valves be present and functional, and that service equipment be protected from damage. Special provisions address high-pressure gas connections, gas appliances like refrigerators and ranges, and the safe handling of LPG containers, including requirements for pressure-relief devices and exterior shutoff access.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Rye, N.Y., Code ch. 108 § 108-26 generally ensure that all fuel gas piping is regularly inspected for leaks and maintained in gastight condition, with individual shutoff valves installed near each gas appliance outlet. Compliant operators keep service equipment, meters, and pressure regulators protected from physical damage, and verify that any high-pressure connections include the required pressure-reduction devices. For properties using liquefied petroleum gas, operators typically confirm that LPG containers are safely sited, equipped with pressure-relief devices, and served by an accessible exterior shutoff valve maintained in good working order.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in properties subject to Rye, N.Y., Code ch. 108 § 108-26 have an interest in knowing that their landlord is responsible for maintaining fuel gas systems in a safe, gastight, and operative condition, including functional shutoff valves near each gas appliance. If a tenant notices signs of a gas leak, damaged service equipment, or missing shutoff access, these conditions may constitute a violation of this provision that can be reported to the City of Rye's code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing authorities can provide general information about how to document such conditions and what remedies or complaint 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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