Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-25
Fuel gas
Operative Text
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 from the street 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 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. 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.
Section 149-25 of Mount Vernon's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 149, establishes comprehensive safety standards for fuel gas systems in buildings. It requires that gas piping remain gastight and operational, that shutoff valves be accessible and maintained, and that service equipment such as meters and pressure regulators be protected from damage. The provision also sets specific rules for high-pressure gas connections, gas-powered appliances like refrigerators and ranges, and the storage and use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), including requirements for pressure-relief devices and exterior shutoff access.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mount Vernon Code § 149-25, property owners and managers are generally expected to ensure that all fuel gas piping systems are installed, inspected, and maintained in a gastight and operational condition at all times. Compliant operators typically verify that accessible shutoff valves are present near every gas appliance outlet and that at least one street-accessible shutoff is maintained in good working order. For properties using liquefied petroleum gas, operators also ensure that containers are safely stored, pressure-relief devices are in place, and an exterior shutoff mechanism is accessible and functional.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 149-25 of Mount Vernon's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 149, establishes tenant-protective standards requiring landlords to maintain safe, gastight fuel gas systems and properly functioning appliances such as gas ranges and refrigerators. If a tenant observes signs of a gas leak, a missing or inaccessible shutoff valve, or improperly stored LPG containers, these may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants can report suspected violations to the appropriate Mount Vernon municipal code enforcement office, and may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available remedies.
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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