Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-51
Requirements for fuel gas
Operative Text
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 gas-burning appliances connected thereto. C. Fuel gas piping and equipment shall not be located in ducts, chimneys, flues, stairways or exits.
Albany Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-51 establishes baseline standards for fuel gas piping systems in residential and commercial buildings. The rule requires that gas piping be installed and kept gastight, safe, and functional under normal operating conditions, that it deliver enough gas to meet the peak demand of all connected appliances, and that gas piping and equipment never be routed through ducts, chimneys, flues, stairways, or exits. These requirements are designed to reduce the risk of gas leaks, inadequate appliance performance, and blocked emergency egress routes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albany Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-51, compliant property operators ensure that all fuel gas piping systems are professionally installed and regularly inspected to confirm they remain gastight and fully operational. Operators also verify that the piping capacity is sized to handle the maximum simultaneous demand of every connected gas-burning appliance in the building. Additionally, compliant operators confirm that no gas piping or associated equipment is routed through prohibited spaces such as ducts, chimneys, flues, stairways, or exits, and they address any deficiencies identified during inspections promptly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albany Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-51 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if fuel gas piping in their building appears to be leaking, undersized for the appliances it serves, or improperly routed through stairways or other exit paths. Tenants who observe potential violations may report them to the City of Albany's code enforcement or building department, which has authority to inspect and require corrective action. Local tenant-rights organizations can also help tenants understand how this provision applies to their building and what documentation to gather when raising a concern.
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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