Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-53
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 meeting the maximum expected demand of the installed gas-burning appliances connected thereto. (3) Fuel gas piping and equipment shall not be located in ducts, chimneys, flues, stairways, or exits. (b) Shutoff valves: (1) Gas piping systems shall have at least one (1) 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 services, gas meters, and gas pressure regulators shall be located so that they are protected from damage: (d) Gas appliances: (1) Gas appliances shall be installed with clearance for ventilation, and shall be maintained in good operating condition. (2) Water cooled gas refrigerators are prohibited. (3) New installations of air cooled gas refrigerators are prohibited. (4) Existing air cooled gas refrigerators must be equipped with: a. A flue which is resistant to the corrosive action of flue gases. b. A fixed, mounted, dust-incinerating type of gas burner, gas pressure regulator, gas supply filter and thermostat. c. Proper operating automatic regulating and safety devices. (5) The person owning a gas appliance shall keep such appliance in good order and repair at all times. (e) High pressure gas: Any service connection supplying gas at a pressure in excess of one (1) psi gauge shall be provided with a device to reduce such pressure to not more than one-half (½) psi gauge prior to entering the meter, except where such service supplies equipment using gas at high pressures. (f) Liquified 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 (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. (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 (1) accessible means for shutting off the gas. Such means shall be located outside the building, and shall be maintained in good operating condition. (7) Systems shall be installed, used and maintained as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-53 establishes comprehensive safety standards for fuel gas systems in buildings, covering everything from piping integrity and shutoff valves to appliance maintenance and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) handling. The rule requires that gas piping remain leak-free and capable of meeting appliance demand, that accessible shutoff valves be present and functional, and that gas meters and regulators be protected from damage. Certain equipment—such as water-cooled gas refrigerators and new air-cooled gas refrigerators—is outright prohibited, while existing air-cooled units must meet specific equipment requirements. LPG systems face additional restrictions, including mandatory outdoor shutoffs and compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of properties subject to § 27-53 of Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 are generally expected to keep all fuel gas piping systems gastight, properly sized, and free from prohibited locations such as stairways or exits. Compliant operators ensure that accessible shutoff valves are installed near every gas appliance outlet and that meters and pressure regulators are shielded from physical damage. Properties with LPG systems require particular attention: shutoff access must be located outside the building, containers must be safely stored, and the entire system must align with New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code requirements. Owners are also responsible for keeping every gas appliance in good order and repair at all times, as explicitly stated in the provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 27-53 of Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6, tenants have an interest in knowing that their building's gas systems—including piping, shutoff valves, appliances, and any LPG equipment—are required to be safely installed and maintained by the property owner. If a gas appliance appears to be in disrepair, a shutoff valve is inaccessible, or prohibited equipment such as a water-cooled gas refrigerator is present, these may constitute code violations. Tenants can report suspected violations to the City of Syracuse's code enforcement office, and may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how such conditions 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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