Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-29
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 a 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 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 245-29 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances 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 leak-free 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, which must be reduced to safe levels before entering a meter, and LPG systems, which carry additional requirements around venting, container replacement, and emergency shutoff access outside the building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of properties subject to Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 245 § 245-29 generally ensure that all fuel gas piping is inspected and maintained in a gastight, operational condition, and that shutoff valves—both system-wide and at each appliance outlet—are accessible and functioning. Compliant property managers also verify that gas meters, regulators, and service equipment are positioned to avoid physical damage, and that gas appliances such as refrigerators and ranges have adequate clearance for ventilation. For properties using liquefied petroleum gas, operators typically confirm that LPG containers are safely stored, that pressure-relief devices are in place and discharge to safe locations, and that an exterior shutoff valve is accessible and well-maintained as required under § 245-29(F).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 245 § 245-29, tenants have an interest in knowing that their landlord is responsible for maintaining safe, gastight fuel gas systems, including accessible shutoff valves at each appliance and throughout the building. If a tenant notices signs of a gas leak, a missing or inoperable shutoff valve, improperly stored LPG containers, or gas appliances lacking adequate ventilation clearance, these may constitute violations of § 245-29 that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenants can also consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how housing code violations like those described in § 245-29 may be raised in the context of habitability concerns or other enforcement paths available under local law.
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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