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Local Law 152: New Gas Piping Inspection Requirements
Local Law 152 was passed by the NYC Council in 2016 as part of a gas safety package. Local Law 152 specifically requires that NYC building owners have their building gas piping inspected periodically.
Local Law 152 (Intro 1088) and Local Law 150 (Intro 738)
LL 152 requires that, commencing January 1, 2019, owners of buildings with gas piping systems have such systems periodically inspected for damage, illegal hookups, etc.
LL 150 bars individuals from performing work on gas piping systems after January 1, 2020, unless such individuals are (1) licensed master plumbers, (2) hold a gas qualification or (3) hold a limited gas qualification and perform work under the personal and immediate supervision of a gas qualification holder.
See below links for the full text of these important laws.
Local Law 152 - Intro. 1088
Local Law 150 - Intro. 738
New benchmark nyc Gas Piping Inspection FAQs
What is Local Law 152?
Local Law 152 of 2016 was part of a larger package of regulations concerning gas line safety. Specifically, 152 requires periodic inspections for gas piping systems. The DOB’s proposed rules clarify timing, filing requirements, and civil penalties for noncompliance.
The November 13, 2019 NYC Department of Buildings service update can be found here.
Which buildings does the law apply to?
Building gas piping systems except for gas piping systems classified in occupancy group R-3 must be periodically inspected.
Per code, occupancy group R-3 includes “buildings or portions thereof containing no more than 2 dwelling units,” like convents and monasteries with fewer than 20 occupants, group homes, and 1 & 2 family dwellings. If you’re unsure of your property classification, you can find your building’s occupancy group on the Certificate of Occupancy.
Inspections must be performed and submitted once every 5 years, with different due date cycles for each borough:
• January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
