Staying Safe: A Guide to Compliance with NYC Local Law 157-16, the Gas Detector Law
This week we wanted to bring your attention to Local Law 157 of 2016 (known as either “LL 157-16” or the “Gas Detector Law”) which requires the installation of natural gas detectors in all residential dwelling units (includes all private 1 2 Family, Class A Class B Multiple Dwellings), including those for short term use (hotel etc.), that are not owner occupied. Other than owner occupied dwelling units, the only other properties exempt from the requirements of LL 157-16 are buildings with no natural gas piping or service.
In accordance with the requirements of Local Law 157-16, the New York City Department of Buildings (“DOB”) recently published its final rules and specifications in Chapter 900 of Title 1 of the Rules of the City of New York (“See 1 RCNY 908-2”) which set forth the compliance requirements that will be enforced in the City of New York. Please note that all covered properties must complete the installation of approved natural gas monitors by no later than May 1, 2025 (the “Effective Date”). Included below are links to both LL 157-16 and 1 RCNY 908-2”) which provide detailed information as to the specific installation, monitoring and maintenance requirements that must be met to comply with LL 157-16 as of the Effective Date. Unfortunately, DOB has not yet released information on potential penalties for failing to comply with LL157-16 and/or 1 RCNY 908-2 but, we will continue to monitor upcoming legislation and provide such new information as it becomes available.
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/local_laws/ll157of2016.pdf
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