Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 199-33
Gas piping systems
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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 appliance connected thereto. C. Gas piping systems shall have at least one accessible means for shutting off all gas supplies, and such means shall be maintained in good operating condition and shall be so marked. D. An easily accessible shutoff valve or cock shall be provided in the piping in close proximity to and ahead of every outlet for a gas appliance. E. All gas-burning appliances shall be installed in accordance with the standards of the American Gas Association, the National Fire Protection Association and the Long Island Lighting Company. In cases of conflict, Long Island Lighting Company standards shall apply.
Babylon Village Code ch. 199 § 199-33 establishes requirements for fuel gas piping systems in residential and other buildings. Gas piping must be kept gastight, safe, and capable of supplying enough gas for all connected appliances at peak demand. The code also requires at least one accessible master shutoff, individual shutoff valves near each appliance outlet, and installation of gas-burning appliances in accordance with recognized industry standards—with Long Island Lighting Company standards controlling in any conflict.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Babylon Village Code ch. 199 § 199-33, compliant property operators generally ensure that all fuel gas piping is regularly inspected and maintained in a gastight and operative condition. They keep master shutoff valves clearly marked and accessible, install individual shutoff valves in close proximity to each gas appliance outlet, and verify that all gas-burning appliances are installed to American Gas Association, National Fire Protection Association, and Long Island Lighting Company standards. Maintaining documentation of inspections and any corrective work is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Babylon Village Code ch. 199 § 199-33 gives occupants a basis to expect that gas piping and appliances in their unit are properly installed, maintained, and equipped with accessible shutoff valves. If a tenant observes conditions suggesting a gas leak, inoperable shutoff, or improperly installed appliance, they may report concerns to the Babylon Village code enforcement office or contact their local utility. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under local housing and building codes.
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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