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“Failure to file an Inspection Certification before the applicable due date may result in a civil penalty of $5,000.00.”
Local Law 152 inspections can be a nightmare for property owners. Finding an affordable N.Y.C. Licensed Master Plumber to examine your gas pipes in time to meet the district deadlines and avoid penalties is a challenge.
The results of your inspection may bring more issues like expensive repairs or lost tenants if your building has even a short shutdown.
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While the new law can be a pain for property owners and managers, it is critical to keep your tenants safe. Our thorough inspection services will give you and your residents peace of mind.
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Local Law 152 compliance is a major concern for NYC building owners. Part of the city’s gas safety package originally passed in 2016, it was not fully implemented and updated until 2019 and finally went into enforcement in 2020. Building owners and others may have several questions surrounding Local Law 152, gas inspections, costs, and other concerns. We have assembled the most frequently asked questions below.
Local Law 152 requires that certain building owners in NYC have their gas piping inspected from time to time. It does not apply to all buildings, but it does apply to a significant percentage of New York City’s structures (an estimated 280,000).
The law was originally passed in 2016, but it was updated and finally implemented in 2019. To explore the Local Law 152 of 2016, you can check here. To view the Local Law 152 update in 2019, you can go here.
While the law passed in 2016, it did not go into effect immediately. In fact, it was not officially implemented until after the Local Law 152 update in 2019 and the final adoption by the New York City Department of Buildings the same year. However, inspections under the law did not begin until January 1, 2020.
All building owners in New York City must have the Local Law 152 gas inspection with one exception. Buildings in the R-3 group are not required to do so. These are residential buildings that hold two or fewer families. It is estimated that 280,000 buildings throughout NYC will need the Local Law 152 gas line inspection.
The city is following a staggered approach to Local Law 152 gas inspection by doing it in cycles based on districts. The following cycles apply currently:
Note that this schedule applies to districts in all boroughs.
LL 152 stipulates that building owners must have subsequent inspections conducted every fourth calendar year after the initial inspection. It should be completed no later than December 31 of that year. So, a building that was inspected in 2020 will need another inspection in 2024, then in 2028, and so on. Note that this only applies until 2024 when all buildings will have their inspections due on the anniversary date of their initial inspection every four years. So, if your building was inspected on December 20, 2021, after 2024, that will be your due date moving forward. It’s also important to note that gas inspections cannot be conducted more than 60 days before the official due date.
According to subsection § 28-318.3.1 Inspection entity, “inspections of gas piping systems shall be conducted on behalf of the building owner by a licensed master plumber or by an individual under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed master plumber, with appropriate qualifications as prescribed by department rule.”
No, you cannot. All building inspections must be conducted and submitted in the year they are due. What this means is that if you own buildings in multiple districts across several boroughs, you will need to have each building inspected when it is due, rather than having them all inspected at once.
Yes, any building without a gas piping system is still affected. While you are not required to have an inspection, you will need to file a certification stating that your building contains no gas piping system according to the same schedule listed above. However, you do not need to obtain your certificate from a licensed master plumber. Instead, you must work with a registered design professional.
Under Local Law 152, all exposed gas piping from the gas point of entry into the building must be inspected. The gas point of entry is where the gas service enters the building from the utility and passes through the foundation wall.
The inspection includes exposed gas piping located in:
Gas meter rooms and service areas
Basements and cellars
Boiler rooms and mechanical rooms
Common areas, corridors, and hallways
Commercial spaces and mixed-use tenant areas
Rooftops, where gas piping or gas equipment is present
Dwelling units (apartments) are the only spaces exempt from inspection, unless the gas point of entry or gas service piping is located within a dwelling unit. In that case, access to that area is required solely to inspect the gas point of entry.
All other areas containing exposed gas piping are subject to inspection under Local Law 152.
If you do not submit your Local Law 152 gas inspection form on time, you face penalties. According to the rules adopted, you could be liable for a civil penalty of $5,000. You can challenge the penalty, but must do so within 30 days of the date of your violation and will require that you submit proof that you did in fact file on time.
It’s important to understand the timeline involved with inspection, submission of the report, and further steps. The breakdown for what building owners need to know regarding an LL 152 gas inspection is as follows:
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Below Are Some Common Questions About Local Law 152 Inspections and Compliance
NYC Local Law 152 mandates gas piping inspection in certain buildings. While it is not required for every structure, it applies to about 280,000. This large number is part of the reason building owners must schedule their inspections quickly.
The NYC Department of Buildings did not adopt the law until its final version in 2019. Inspections under the law began in 2020. Each city district is on a four-year rotation. Every building impacted will have had its first inspection by the end of 2023.
Every building except those in the R-3 group (residential buildings with two or fewer families) must receive a Local Law 152 gas inspection.
The city is following a four-year rotation based on districts. Inspections must happen according to the following schedule:
Note that this schedule applies to districts in all boroughs.
After the initial LL152 inspection, buildings will be on a four-year rotation. The first inspection due date is December 31 of the mandated year. In subsequent inspections, your due date is based on the date of the first inspection. If your first inspection was on June 30, 2022, your next due date will be June 30, 2026. You cannot schedule your inspection more than 60 days before your due date.
According to subsection § 28-318.3.1 Inspection entity, “inspections of gas piping systems shall be conducted on behalf of the building owner by a licensed master plumber or by an individual under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed master plumber, with appropriate qualifications as prescribed by department rule.”
Property owners with buildings in multiple districts may hope to consolidate the inspection schedule. Unfortunately, the DOB does not make exceptions to its scheduling rules. You will need to arrange an inspection based on the district schedule. This timing will continue in ensuing rotations.
Even if your building does not have a gas piping system, it must still comply with the law. Owners of such buildings will not need an inspection, but they must obtain a certificate from a registered design professional attesting that the building has no gas piping.
Under Local Law 152, all exposed gas piping from the gas point of entry into the building must be inspected. The gas point of entry is where the gas service enters the building from the utility and passes through the foundation wall.
The inspection includes exposed gas piping located in:
Gas meter rooms and service areas
Basements and cellars
Boiler rooms and mechanical rooms
Common areas, corridors, and hallways
Commercial spaces and mixed-use tenant areas
Rooftops, where gas piping or gas equipment is present
Dwelling units (apartments) are the only spaces exempt from inspection, unless the gas point of entry or gas service piping is located within a dwelling unit. In that case, access to that area is required solely to inspect the gas point of entry.
All other areas containing exposed gas piping are subject to inspection under Local Law 152.
Building owners who do not submit an inspection form could receive a civil penalty of $5,000. If you submitted your form on time, you have 30 days from the violation date to provide proof.
To avoid penalties, property owners must follow the DOB timeline for LL152 inspections and corrections.
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