Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 183-27
Fuel gas
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A. General requirements. (1) Fuel gas piping systems shall be installed and maintained so as to remain gastight, safe and operative under conditions of use. (2) 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. B. Shutoff valves. (1) Gas piping systems shall have at least one accessible means for shutting off all gas supply and such means shall be maintained in good operating condition. (2) An easily accessible shutoff valve or cock shall be provided in the piping in close proximity to, and ahead of every outlet for gas appliance. C. Service equipment for gas supplied from utility mains. Gas services, gas meters and gas pressure regulators shall be located so that they are protected from damage. D. Gas refrigerators and ranges. Gas refrigerators and ranges shall be installed with clearance for ventilation and shall be maintained in good operating condition. E. High-pressure gas. Any service connection supplying gas at a pressure in excess of one pound per square inch gauge shall be provided with a device to reduce such pressure to not more than 1/2 pound per square inch gauge prior to entering the meter, except where such service supplies equipment using gas at high pressures. F. Liquefied petroleum gas. (1) Undiluted liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form shall not be conveyed through piping equipment and systems in buildings. (2) Liquefied petroleum gas shall not be vaporized by devices utilizing an open flame or an open electrical coil. (3) 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. (4) Containers shall be designed, stored and located so as not to be a hazard to the premises served or to the surrounding property. (5) Systems shall be provided with safety devices to relieve excessive pressures and shall be arranged so that the discharge terminates at a safe location. (6) 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.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 § 183-27 establishes comprehensive safety standards for fuel gas systems in buildings. It requires that gas piping remain gastight and capable of meeting appliance demand, that shutoff valves be accessible and functional, and that service equipment be protected from damage. Special rules apply to liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas), including prohibitions on conveying it in liquid form through building piping and requirements for exterior shutoff access and pressure-relief devices.
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Under § 183-27, property owners and managers are generally expected to keep all fuel gas piping systems gastight, properly supplied, and equipped with accessible shutoff valves at each appliance outlet and at least one master shutoff for the entire system. Gas meters, regulators, and service equipment must be sited to avoid damage, and any high-pressure connections must include appropriate pressure-reduction devices. For properties using LP gas, compliant operators ensure containers are safely stored, pressure-relief systems are in place, and an exterior shutoff valve is maintained in good working order.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 183-27 of Canton Village's Code of Ordinances sets baseline safety standards that landlords must meet for fuel gas systems in rental properties. If a tenant observes signs of a gas leak, a missing or inoperable shutoff valve, or improperly installed gas appliances, these conditions may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenants experiencing such concerns may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options, including raising a code violation as part of a housing complaint.
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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