Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 238-30
Fuel gas
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A. Fuel gas piping systems shall be installed and maintained so as to remain gastight, safe and operative under conditions of use. B. Fuel gas piping systems shall provide a supply of gas sufficient to meet the maximum expected demand of the installed gas-burning appliance connected thereto.Gas piping systems shall have at least one accessible means for shutting off all gas supplies, and such means shall be maintained in good operating condition and shall be so marked. C. An easily accessible shutoff valve or cock shall be provided in the piping in close proximity to and ahead of every outlet for a gas appliance. D. All gas-burning appliances shall be installed in accordance with the standards of the American Gas Association, the National Fire Protection Association and the Long Island Power Authority. In cases of conflict, Long Island Power Authority standards shall apply.
Section 238-30 of Patchogue's Code of Ordinances establishes requirements for fuel gas piping systems in residential and other buildings. The rule requires that gas piping be kept gastight, safe, and operational, that it supply enough gas for connected appliances, and that accessible shutoff valves be present both for the overall system and near each individual appliance outlet. All gas-burning appliances must be installed according to standards set by the American Gas Association, the National Fire Protection Association, and the Long Island Power Authority, with LIPA standards taking precedence in any conflict.
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Property owners and managers subject to ch. 238 § 238-30 generally ensure that all fuel gas piping is regularly inspected and maintained to remain gastight and fully operational under normal use conditions. Compliant operators keep at least one clearly marked, accessible master shutoff valve for the entire gas supply, as well as individual shutoff valves or cocks installed close to each gas appliance outlet. All gas-burning appliances are typically installed in conformance with American Gas Association, NFPA, and Long Island Power Authority standards, with LIPA standards applied wherever those sources conflict.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Patchogue Code § 238-30, tenants have a right to housing where fuel gas systems are maintained in a safe, gastight, and operative condition, with properly functioning shutoff valves accessible throughout the property. If a tenant observes missing, inaccessible, or unmarked shutoff valves, or suspects gas appliances were not installed to the required standards, these conditions may constitute code violations that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement or building department. Tenants may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how a violation of § 238-30 could be raised in a housing proceeding or complaint process.
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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