Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-26
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 a 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 open flame or 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.
Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-26 establishes comprehensive safety standards for fuel gas systems in buildings, covering everything from standard piping integrity and shutoff valve requirements to special rules for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The provision requires that gas piping remain leak-free and capable of meeting appliance demand, that shutoff valves be accessible and functional, and that meters and regulators be protected from damage. For LPG specifically, the rule imposes additional safeguards including outdoor shutoff access, pressure-relief devices, and prohibitions on certain vaporization methods.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to § 157-26 generally ensure that all fuel gas piping is regularly inspected to confirm it remains gastight and that individual appliance shutoff valves are installed close to each gas outlet. Compliant operators keep service equipment such as meters and pressure regulators protected from physical damage, and verify that high-pressure connections include the required pressure-reduction devices. For properties using liquefied petroleum gas, operators typically maintain an accessible outdoor shutoff valve and confirm that containers are safely sited, equipped with pressure-relief devices, and arranged so that replacement does not interrupt gas flow to other equipment.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in units with gas appliances have an interest in knowing that § 157-26 requires landlords to maintain gastight piping, functional shutoff valves near each appliance, and—for LPG systems—an accessible outdoor shutoff. If a tenant observes signs of a gas leak, damaged meters, missing appliance shutoff valves, or improperly stored LPG containers, these conditions may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants can document concerns in writing to their landlord, contact the Town of Clarkstown's code enforcement office to report potential violations, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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