Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-56
Liquefied petroleum gas
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A. Undiluted liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form shall not be conveyed through piping equipment and systems in buildings. B. Liquefied petroleum gas shall not be vaporized by devices utilizing open flame or open electrical coil. C. 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. D. Containers shall be designed, stored and located so as not to be a hazard to the premises served or to the surrounding property. E. Systems shall be provided with safety devices to relieve excessive pressures and shall be arranged so that the discharge terminates at a safe location. F. 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.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-56 establishes safety requirements for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems in buildings. The rule prohibits conveying undiluted LPG in liquid form through building piping, bars the use of open flames or open electrical coils to vaporize LPG, and requires that multi-container setups allow container swaps without interrupting gas flow. Systems must include pressure-relief safety devices that discharge safely, and every LPG system must have at least one accessible exterior shutoff valve kept in working order.
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Property owners and managers overseeing buildings with LPG systems under Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-56 generally ensure that piping carries only vaporized—not liquid—LPG, and that vaporization equipment does not use open flames or exposed electrical coils. Compliant operators configure multi-container installations so that individual containers can be exchanged without cutting off gas supply to appliances, and they verify that pressure-relief devices discharge to safe outdoor locations. Maintaining the required exterior shutoff valve in good working condition and keeping it accessible is a routine part of ongoing property upkeep under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in buildings with LPG systems have an interest in knowing that Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-56 sets baseline safety standards for how those systems must be designed, maintained, and equipped. If a tenant observes conditions that appear inconsistent with these requirements—such as a missing or inoperable exterior shutoff valve or improperly stored containers—they may consider reporting concerns to Albany's code enforcement or building inspection office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what complaint processes 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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