Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-32
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. All gas piping shall be securely fastened to structural parts of the building to prevent vibration. (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 accordance with generally accepted standards. (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 refrigerators and ranges shall be installed with clearance for ventilation and shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted standards. D. 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 pounds per square inch gauge prior to entering the meter, except where such service supplies equipment using gas at high pressures. E. Liquefied petroleum gas. (1) Undiluted liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form shall not be vaporized by devices utilizing open flame or open electrical coil. (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 pressures in excess of system design and shall be arranged so that the discharge terminates at an approved 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 accordance with generally accepted standards.
Section 215-32 of the Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes comprehensive safety standards for fuel gas systems in buildings, covering everything from piping integrity and shutoff valves to high-pressure gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) installations. The rule requires that gas piping remain gastight and properly secured, that adequate shutoff valves be accessible near every appliance outlet, and that pressure-reduction devices be in place where high-pressure service connections are used. For LPG systems specifically, the provision prohibits vaporization using open flames or open electrical coils, mandates safety pressure-relief devices, and requires that an outdoor shutoff be accessible at all times.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential or commercial properties in Jamestown should ensure that all fuel gas systems comply with ch. 215 § 215-32 by keeping piping securely fastened, gastight, and capable of meeting peak appliance demand. Compliant property managers maintain accessible shutoff valves near every gas appliance outlet and verify that high-pressure service connections include the required pressure-reduction devices. For properties using liquefied petroleum gas, operators generally confirm that containers are safely stored, that multi-container setups allow replacement without interrupting gas flow, and that an outdoor shutoff valve is accessible and properly maintained.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Jamestown properties with fuel gas systems have an interest in knowing that ch. 215 § 215-32 sets baseline safety requirements their landlord is obligated to meet, including properly secured piping, accessible shutoff valves near appliances, and—for LPG systems—an outdoor shutoff and functioning pressure-relief devices. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards, such as unsecured piping, inaccessible shutoffs, or improper LPG equipment, they may consider documenting the issue and reporting it to the appropriate Jamestown code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are available, including raising a code violation as part of a broader 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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