Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-26
Fuel gas
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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 appliances. 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 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 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 93-26 of Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 93 establishes comprehensive safety standards for fuel-gas piping and appliances in buildings. The rule requires that gas systems remain leak-free, adequately pressurized, and equipped with accessible shutoff valves, while also setting specific requirements for meters, regulators, refrigerators, ranges, high-pressure connections, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems. It prohibits conveying undiluted LPG in liquid form through building piping and restricts how LPG may be vaporized, stored, and connected when multiple containers are used.
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Operators of rental properties in Waverly should ensure that all fuel-gas systems covered under § 93-26 are routinely inspected and maintained in a gastight, fully operative condition. Compliant operators typically verify that accessible shutoff valves are present and functional at each appliance outlet, that meters and pressure regulators are protected from physical damage, and that any high-pressure service connections include the required pressure-reduction devices. For properties using liquefied petroleum gas, compliant operators generally confirm that containers are safely designed and located, that outdoor shutoff access is maintained, and that pressure-relief safety devices are in place and properly discharged to safe locations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Waverly rental units have an interest in knowing that § 93-26 requires landlords to keep fuel-gas systems safe, gastight, and properly equipped with shutoff valves and pressure controls at all times. If a tenant observes conditions suggesting a gas system is not being maintained in compliance with this provision—such as inaccessible shutoffs, damaged meters, or improperly stored LPG containers—they may consider documenting the issue and notifying the appropriate local code enforcement authority in Waverly. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand general enforcement paths, including how housing code violations may be raised in relevant legal or administrative proceedings.
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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