Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 300-30
Fuel gas
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A. General. (1) Fuel gas piping systems shall be maintained 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 gas-burning equipment and appliances connected thereto. B. Shutoff valves. (1) In one- and two-family dwellings, gas piping systems shall have at least one accessible valve for shutting off all gas supply, except that systems supplied with gas at pressures exceeding one psi gauge shall have at least two accessible valves for shutting off all gas supply. Where two valves are required, one valve shall be located outside at a safe distance from the building and shall be suitably protected against unauthorized use, and the other shall be located ahead of the meter and as close as practicable to the point of service entrance. (2) In multiple dwellings, gas piping systems supplied from utility mains shall have at least two accessible valves for shutting off all gas supply. One valve shall be located outside and at a safe distance from the building and shall be suitably protected against unauthorized use, and the other shall be located ahead of the meter and as close as practicable to the point of service entrance. (3) An easily accessible shutoff valve or cock shall be provided in the piping in close proximity to and ahead of every gas appliance or outlet for a gas connection. C. Service equipment for gas supplied from utility mains. (1) Gas meters shall be located in spaces that are dry, ventilated, and accessible. Gas meters shall be located near the point of entry of the gas service and remote from open flame, heat-producing equipment, or other heat sources. (2) Gas services, gas meters, and gas pressure regulators shall be located so that they are protected from damage and tampering by unauthorized personnel. D. High-pressure gas. Any service connection supplying gas at a pressure in excess of one psi gauge shall be provided with a device to reduce such pressure to not more than 1/2 psi gauge prior to entering the meter. E. Liquefied petroleum gas, containers and tanks. Liquefied petroleum gas containers and tanks are subject to the regulations contained in Part 1163 of Chapter C of the Uniform Code, 1163.3 to and including 1163.5.
Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 § 300-30 establishes standards for fuel gas piping systems in residential buildings, requiring that all such systems remain gastight, safe, and capable of meeting the full demand of connected appliances. The provision also mandates specific numbers and placements of accessible shutoff valves depending on building type and gas pressure, and sets location requirements for meters, regulators, and individual appliance valves. High-pressure gas connections must include pressure-reducing devices, and liquefied petroleum gas containers are subject to additional state-level regulations referenced in the Uniform Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 300-30, property owners and managers are generally expected to keep fuel gas piping systems in gastight and fully operational condition at all times, with sufficient capacity for all connected equipment. Compliant operators typically ensure that the correct number of shutoff valves are installed and accessible at required locations — including outside the building and ahead of the meter — and that individual appliance shutoff valves are present and reachable. Meters and regulators should be sited in dry, ventilated, accessible spaces away from heat sources, and any high-pressure service connections should be equipped with the appropriate pressure-reducing devices as outlined in § 300-30(D).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 300-30 of the Mineola Code establishes that tenants in both one- and two-family dwellings and multiple dwellings are entitled to gas systems that are safe, gastight, and properly equipped with accessible shutoff valves and compliant meters. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to conflict with these requirements — such as inaccessible shutoff valves, improperly located meters, or signs of gas leaks — general enforcement paths may include reporting concerns to the local code enforcement office or building department. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how § 300-30 applies to their building type and what remedies may be available.
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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