Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 § 475-35
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. (3) Fuel gas piping and equipment shall not be located in ducts, chimneys, flues, stairways, elevator shafts or exits. 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 appliances. C. Service equipment for gas supplied from utility mains. Gas service, gas meters and gas pressure regulators shall be located so that they are protected from damage. D. Gas appliances. (1) Gas appliances shall be installed with clearance for ventilation and shall be maintained in good operating condition. (2) Water-cooled gas refrigerators are prohibited. (3) New installations of air-cooled gas refrigerators are prohibited. (4) Existing air-cooled gas refrigerators must be equipped with: (a) A flue which is resistant to the corrosive action of flue gases. (b) A fixed, mounted, dust-incinerating type of gas burner, gas pressure regulator, gas supply filter and thermostat. (c) Proper operating automatic regulating and safety devices. (5) The person owning a gas appliance shall keep such appliance in good order and repair at all times. 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, connections 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. (7) Systems shall be installed, used and maintained as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
Section 475-35 of Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 establishes comprehensive safety standards for fuel gas systems in buildings. It requires that gas piping remain gastight and properly maintained, that shutoff valves be accessible and functional, and that gas appliances be kept in good working order. The provision also restricts where piping can be located, prohibits certain types of gas refrigerators, sets rules for high-pressure gas service, and imposes specific installation and safety requirements for liquefied petroleum gas systems.
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Property owners and managers operating under § 475-35 generally ensure that all fuel gas piping systems are regularly inspected and maintained to remain gastight and safe, with accessible shutoff valves kept in good operating condition. Compliant operators verify that gas appliances have adequate clearance for ventilation, are kept in good repair, and that prohibited equipment—such as water-cooled gas refrigerators and new air-cooled gas refrigerators—is not installed or permitted on the premises. For properties using liquefied petroleum gas, operators typically confirm that containers are safely located, systems include pressure-relief safety devices, and an exterior shutoff is accessible, all in accordance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code as referenced in § 475-35(F)(7).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 475-35, tenants have an interest in knowing that their landlord is responsible for maintaining fuel gas piping, appliances, and shutoff valves in safe, working condition throughout the tenancy. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards—such as inaccessible shutoff valves, improperly installed appliances, or prohibited gas refrigerators—they may consider documenting the issue and reporting it to the local code enforcement authority in Fulton, N.Y. Tenants can also reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to better understand how a violation of § 475-35 might be raised in a housing or habitability proceeding.
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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