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HPD Proposed Rule Amendments regarding Natural Gas Detectors

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Rule status: Proposed

Agency: HPD

Comment by date: July 16, 2025

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HPD-Proposed-Rule-Amendments-Natural-Gas-Detectors-June-2025.pdf

Local Law 157 for the year 2016 (“Local Law 157” or “the law”) repealed Administrative Code sections 27-2045, 27-2046, 27-2046.1 and 27-2046.2 and added a new section 27-2045 to require that owners of Class A multiple dwellings, Class B multiple dwellings and certain private dwellings, in addition to the existing requirements of installing one or more smoke detecting devices and carbon monoxide detecting devices, install a natural gas detecting device in each dwelling unit in accordance with applicable sections of the New York City Building Code or the 1968 Building Code. For natural gas detecting devices, section 27-2045(b)(1)(c) provides owners of Class B multiple dwellings with the alternative to install a line-operated zoned natural gas detecting system. In addition, Local Law 157 requires that owners maintain and periodically replace any device installed per the requirements of section 27-2045. The proposed rule amendments reflect these requirements. Local Law 157 also requires that the Department of Buildings (“DOB”) promulgate a rule that establishes or adopts a standard governing the installation and location of single- or multiple-station alarms responsive to natural gas, which DOB did, effective February 14, 2024. In addition, the law and the proposed rule amendments require that the owner notify tenants about the owner’s requirement to provide, maintain, and replace such devices. They also require that the owner provide at least one adult occupant of each dwelling unit with information regarding the risks of natural gas leaks, the testing and maintenance of natural gas detecting devices, what to do if such devices sound an alert, their useful life, and other important information. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (“HPD”) also proposes rule amendments to provide building owners with the option of installing digital signage to fulfill notice requirements regarding smoke detecting devices, carbon monoxide detecting devices, and natural gas detecting devices contained within HPD rules and the Housing Maintenance Code. HPD proposes these amendments, along with additional amendments included in separate rule, because digital signage can be a more efficient means than printed signs for conveying important information to occupants and guests by enabling occupants to view information easily and efficiently. The proposed rule includes minor plain language edits throughout and contains cross references to sections of Title 28 as amended by another rule, relating to signage requirements for building owners, which HPD is promulgating at the same time as this rule.

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Online comments: 4

  • IR

    The reimbursement rate schedule for these units needs to be amended. Compliant natural gas detectors currently cost about $100. $25 is not sufficient to cover cover the costs, especially for rent stabilized housing providers who already struggle with operational costs.

    Comment added June 23, 2025 12:59am
  • mea ambrosio

    As a home owner I understand the need for such detectors however, we do not have big wallets. The reimburament is only 25% of this new cost. Not fair!!! Help us

    Comment added July 2, 2025 11:26am
  • mea ambrosio

    I am a retired teacher for NYCDOE I have absolutely no idea who we contact top. install such a device. Wiull the City post vendors?
    mea

    Comment added July 2, 2025 11:28am
  • JHamilton

    Please clarify what qualifies as “certain private dwellings,”?And recommend HPD or DOB provide the language or hand out for owners to share with tenant for consistent information.

    Comment added July 2, 2025 6:38pm