Local Law 152 of 2016: Periodic Inspections of Gas Piping Systems
Beginning January 1, 2020, gas piping systems in all buildings, except for one- and two-family homes, and other buildings classified in occupancy group R-3, must be inspected by a Licensed Master Plumber, or a qualified individual working for a Licensed Master Plumber. Gas piping systems must be inspected at least once every four years according to the schedule below.
Date Range for Inspection
Buildings in Community Districts
- Community Districts 1, 3, and 10 in all boroughs: January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
- Community Districts 2, 5, 7, 13, and 18 in all boroughs: January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
- Community Districts 4, 6, 8, 9, and 16 in all boroughs: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
- Community Districts 11, 12, 14, 15, and 17 in all boroughs: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
* and no later than December 31 within every fourth calendar year thereafter
Note: The deadline for buildings in Community Districts 1, 3 and 10 in all boroughs has been extended to June 30, 2021! These buildings are not required to submit their Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certifications until June 30, 2021.
Determine if Gas Piping System Inspection Requirement Applies to Your Building
This inspection requirement applies to all buildings, except to one- and two-family homes, and other buildings classified in occupancy group R-3. If the inspection requirement does not apply to your building based on its occupancy group classification, no further action is necessary.
To determine the occupancy group classification for your building, please refer to the Certificate of Occupancy for your building. If no Certificate of Occupancy for your building is available, you may instead refer to the Department of Finance’s Building Classification. If your building is classified under the following classification codes, you do not need to comply with this inspection requirement: A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, B1, B2, B3, B9, M3, M4, or N2.
Determine Whether Your Building Contains Gas Piping
If your building does not contain gas piping, a Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification, signed and sealed by a Registered Design Professional (a New York State licensed professional engineer or registered architect), stating that such building contains no gas piping must be submitted to DOB. No further action is necessary.
If your building does contain gas piping, the gas piping system must be inspected by a Licensed Master Plumber or a qualified individual working for a Licensed Master Plumber. Please proceed to Step 3.
Failure to file a Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification by the applicable due date may result in a civil penalty of $10,000.
