Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-37
Fuel gas installation
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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 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 service, 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 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 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 135-37 of Oyster Bay's Code of Ordinances establishes safety and operational standards for fuel gas installations in buildings. It requires that gas piping systems remain leak-free and capable of meeting appliance demand, that shutoff valves be accessible and functional, and that service equipment be protected from damage. Special rules apply to high-pressure gas connections and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems, including restrictions on how LPG is stored, vaporized, and connected, as well as requirements for pressure-relief devices and exterior shutoff access.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to § 135-37 generally ensure that all fuel gas piping is inspected and maintained in a gastight, operational condition, with accessible shutoff valves installed near every gas appliance outlet. Compliant operators keep service meters and pressure regulators protected from physical damage and verify that high-pressure connections include the required pressure-reduction devices. For properties using liquefied petroleum gas, operators typically confirm that containers are safely stored, that multi-container setups allow replacement without interrupting gas flow, and that an exterior shutoff valve is present and in good working order as required under § 135-37(F).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 135-37, tenants have an interest in knowing that their dwelling's fuel gas systems—including piping, shutoff valves, and any LPG equipment—must be maintained in a safe and operational condition by those responsible for the property. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards, such as inaccessible shutoff valves, unprotected meters, or improperly stored gas containers, they may have grounds to raise the issue with local code enforcement or housing authorities in Oyster Bay. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options exist when a potential violation of § 135-37 is suspected.
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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