Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 140-22
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 the gas appliance. C. Service equipment for gas supplied from utility mains. Gas service, 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 140-22 of Wallkill's Code of Ordinances establishes comprehensive safety standards for fuel gas systems in buildings. The rule requires that gas piping remain gastight and capable of meeting appliance demand, that shutoff valves be accessible and functional, that meters and regulators be protected from damage, and that high-pressure connections include pressure-reducing devices. Special rules apply to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), including prohibitions on conveying it in liquid form through building piping and requirements for exterior shutoff access and pressure-relief safety devices.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to § 140-22 generally ensure that all fuel gas piping is regularly inspected for leaks and maintained in gastight condition, and that individual appliance shutoff valves are installed in close proximity to each gas outlet. Compliant operators keep gas meters, regulators, and service equipment protected from physical damage, and verify that any high-pressure service connections include the required pressure-reducing devices. For properties using liquefied petroleum gas, operators typically confirm that LPG containers are safely located, that multi-container systems allow replacement without interrupting gas flow, and that an exterior shutoff valve is accessible and in good working order as required by § 140-22(F)(6).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in properties covered by § 140-22 have an interest in knowing that their landlord is required to maintain fuel gas systems in a safe, gastight, and operative condition, including accessible shutoff valves near each gas appliance. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards—such as a missing or inoperable shutoff valve, unprotected meters, or improperly installed LPG equipment—they may consider reporting the concern to Wallkill's local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenants can also consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how a violation of § 140-22 might be raised in the context of habitability or housing code proceedings.
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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