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Department of Buildings / Industry News

LL 152 Amendment Allows Owners to Apply for Inspection Extension

By Andrew Pisani Starting March 22, 2022, building owners may request a 180-day extension for the gas piping system (GPS) inspection required by Local Law 152 of 2016. As you may recall, Local Law 138 of 2021 extended the 2021 ...

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Department of Buildings / Industry News

NYC Extends Inspection Deadline for Gas Piping Systems

By Andrew Pisani Last month, the New York City Council passed two laws that affect compliance with Local Law 152 of 2016, which governs gas piping system (GPS) inspections. One important change extends the deadlines for both inspections and correction ...

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Department of Buildings / Industry News

DOB Extends Deadlines for Gas Piping Inspections, CO Detector Installation

By Joseph Bastone Two recent laws enacted by the New York City Council have granted six-month extensions to building owners in the five boroughs. The new deadlines apply to local laws governing gas piping inspections and installation of carbon monoxide ...

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Department of Buildings / Industry News / Plumbing Code

First Round of LL 152 Gas Piping Inspections Due by December 31

By Rose Perez For owners of buildings in community districts 1, 3, and 10, the first gas piping inspections required by Local Law 152 of 2016 are due by December 31, 2020. The law, which went into effect on January ...

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Industry News

DOB Introduces Gas Work Qualification Requirement

By Penny Laughlin As you’re likely aware, Local Law 152 of 2016 requires periodic inspection of gas piping systems. While the New York City requires all “gas work”—as defined by the New York City Fuel Gas Code—be performed under the ...

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Department of Buildings / Industry News

Required Gas Piping Inspections Now in Effect

By Rose Perez As of January 1, 2020, gas piping systems must now be inspected by a Licensed Master Plumber (LMP)—or qualified individual working under a LMP—in accordance with Local Law 152 of 2016. These inspections are required at least ...

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