Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-27
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 of 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 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 gage shall be provided with a device to reduce such pressure to not more than one-half-pound-per-square-inch gage 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 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.
Highland Falls Code § 122-27 establishes comprehensive safety standards for fuel gas systems in buildings, covering everything from basic piping integrity to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) handling. The rule 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. High-pressure gas connections must include pressure-reducing devices, and LPG systems face additional restrictions on how gas is stored, vaporized, and discharged to prevent hazards to surrounding property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to § 122-27 generally ensure that all fuel gas piping is regularly inspected for leaks and maintained in a gastight condition, and that individual shutoff valves are installed near every gas appliance outlet. Compliant operators keep gas meters, regulators, and service equipment shielded from physical damage, and verify that any high-pressure service connections include the required pressure-reduction devices. For properties using LPG, operators typically confirm that containers are safely sited, that multi-container arrangements allow replacement without interrupting gas flow, and that an exterior shutoff valve is accessible and in good working order as required by § 122-27(F)(6).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 122-27, tenants in Highland Falls have a right to gas systems that are safe, gastight, and equipped with accessible shutoff valves near each appliance. If a tenant notices signs of a gas leak, a missing or inoperable shutoff valve, or improperly stored LPG containers, these conditions may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants can document such conditions and report them to the appropriate local code enforcement authority, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options under § 122-27.
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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