Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-51
Liquefied petroleum gas
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A. Conveyance through piping equipment and systems. Undiluted liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form shall not be conveyed through piping equipment and systems in buildings. B. Vaporizing. Liquefied petroleum gas shall not be vaporized by devices utilizing open flame or open electrical coil. C. Container connections. Where two (2) or more containers are installed, connection shall be arranged so that containers can be replaced without shutting off the flow of gas to equipment. D. Design, storage and location of containers. Containers shall be designed, stored and located so as not to be a hazard to the premises served or to the surrounding property. E. Safety devices. Systems shall be provided with safety devices to relieve excessive pressures and shall be arranged so that the discharge terminates at a safe location. F. Means for shutting off gas. Systems shall have at least one (1) accessible means for shutting off the gas. Such means shall be located outside the building and shall be maintained in good operating condition.
Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 § 147-51 establishes a set of safety requirements governing how liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems are installed and maintained in buildings. The rule prohibits conveying undiluted liquid LPG through interior piping, restricts vaporization methods, and requires that containers, pressure-relief devices, and shutoff mechanisms meet specific safety standards. The overall effect is to reduce fire, explosion, and pressure-related hazards associated with LPG use on a property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers overseeing buildings with LPG systems generally ensure compliance with § 147-51 by verifying that liquid-phase LPG is never routed through interior piping, that vaporization equipment does not use open flames or open electrical coils, and that multi-container installations allow individual container swaps without interrupting gas flow. Compliant operators also confirm that containers are sited and stored to avoid hazards to neighboring properties, that pressure-relief safety devices discharge to safe locations, and that at least one accessible exterior shutoff valve is present and kept in good working order. Routine inspections and documentation of these system components are practices commonly associated with ongoing compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 147-51, tenants living in buildings supplied by LPG have an interest in knowing that the gas system is required to include accessible exterior shutoffs, pressure-relief devices, and properly sited containers. If a tenant observes conditions that appear inconsistent with these requirements—such as a missing or inoperable shutoff valve or improperly stored containers—they may consider reporting the concern to the Spring Valley building or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can also help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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