Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-35
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 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 a 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. 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 stored in buildings and 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 the 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 167-35 of Schenectady's Code of Ordinances establishes comprehensive safety standards for fuel gas systems in buildings. It requires that gas piping remain gastight and properly sized, that shutoff valves be accessible and functional, and that meters and regulators be protected from damage. The provision also sets specific rules for gas appliances like refrigerators and ranges, limits on high-pressure gas connections, and detailed safety requirements for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems, including prohibitions on storing liquid LPG indoors and requirements for pressure-relief devices.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Schenectady Code ch. 167 § 167-35 generally ensure that all fuel gas piping is inspected and maintained in a gastight, operative condition capable of meeting appliance demand. Compliant operators keep shutoff valves accessible and in good working order—both at the system level and at each individual appliance outlet—and position meters, regulators, and service equipment where they are shielded from physical damage. For properties using liquefied petroleum gas, operators typically verify that LPG containers are stored outdoors, that pressure-relief devices are installed and properly vented, and that multi-container arrangements allow for replacement without interrupting gas flow.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Schenectady Code ch. 167 § 167-35, tenants have an interest in knowing that their landlord is responsible for maintaining fuel gas systems in a safe, gastight, and fully operational condition, including accessible shutoffs and properly installed appliances. If a tenant observes signs of a gas leak, a missing or inoperable shutoff valve, or improperly stored LPG containers inside the building, these may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants can report suspected violations to the City of Schenectady's code enforcement office, and may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how such violations could be raised in a housing proceeding.
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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