Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-55
High-pressure gas
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Any service connection supplying gas at a pressure in excess of one pound per square inch gage shall be provided with a device to reduce such pressure to not more than one-half (1/2) pound per square inch gage prior to entering the meter, except where such service supplies equipment using gas at high pressures.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-55 establishes a pressure-reduction requirement for gas service connections. Specifically, any connection delivering gas above one pound per square inch gauge (psig) must have a pressure-reducing device installed before the gas reaches the meter, bringing pressure down to no more than one-half psig. An exception applies when the service is supplying equipment that is designed to operate at higher gas pressures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-55, property owners and managers who have gas service connections operating above one psig generally ensure that an appropriate pressure-reducing device is installed upstream of the meter. Compliant operators verify that the device brings pressure to one-half psig or below, unless the connected equipment is specifically designed for high-pressure gas use. Routine inspection and documentation of pressure-reduction equipment is a common practice among operators seeking to maintain compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-55 sets a safety standard for gas pressure entering a building, which can be relevant to habitability and safety conditions in a rental unit. Tenants who have concerns about gas equipment or pressure-related safety issues in their unit may consider contacting Albany's code enforcement office to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations in Albany can also help residents understand how provisions like this one relate to broader habitability protections and what general options 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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