Local Law 152 FAQ's

In New York City, Local Law 152 mandates that all buildings, except for those designated as one and two family homes, must undergo a gas piping inspection by a NYC Licensed Master Plumber. 

If you're unsure of your building's classification code, call for assistance.

Community Districts 1, 3 and 10 are due: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024

Community Districts 2, 5, 7, 13, and 18 are due: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Community Districts 4, 6, 8, 9, and 16 are due: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 

Community Districts 11, 12, 14, 15, and 17 are due: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027

Inspections must be completed every 4 years in accordance with the DOB's outlined schedule.

Buildings that fall under the Occupancy Group R-3, as per the Building Code, are exempt from this requirement. Occupancy Group R-3 includes buildings with the Department of Finance (DOF) Classification Codes of A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, B1, B2, B3, B9, M3, M4, N2.

If you're unsure of your building's classification code, call for assistance.

Failure to comply with filing the Local Law 152 inspection will result into a $5,000 fine, issued directly by NYC Department of Buildings.

Yes, pre-inspections can be conducted to identify any potential code violations or issues before the actual inspection. This can help property owners and managers prepare for the inspection and address any necessary repairs or corrections beforehand.

The DOB has amended NYC Local Law 152 to allow for a 180-day extension to submit your compliance paperwork. Filing an extension request relieves you from the stress of trying to meet an uncomfortable inspection deadline, giving you the extra time you need to put yourself together before contacting your Licensed Master Plumber for inspection. Read more on the different types of LL152 extensions.

Buildings that do not have gas piping must still submit a Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification. The certificate must be signed and sealed by a registered design professional or Licensed Master Plumber (LMP). Please refer to the due dates for when the certificate needs to be submitted.

No-gas buildings must follow the same due date schedule above. Buildings must file their paperwork on time or the DOB will consider them out of compliance.

JTG Master Plumbing is not associated with Utility/ConEdison. 

ConEdison/National Grid or other utility company is typically responsible for the piping conditions for pipes immediately after the meter. You are responsible for the piping after it has entered the building.

You are responsible for inspecting and repairing any hazardous conditions of the pipes in accordance with the Local Law 152 standards.

There is no pressure test required in the LL152 inspection.

Unfortunately, we cannot submit your paperwork earlier than the year your property is due. If you have multiple properties, you may have multiple due dates, depending on where your properties are located. We will have to file your LL152 paperwork in accordance with the year each individual property is due. 

To find your property's due date, please refer to the Local Law 152 due dates per Community District here.

A defect found during the inspection doesn't mean you FAIL or that the DOB and utility need to be immediately called in. It doesn’t necessarily mean your building is going to have to shut off the gas supply to the building. The main concern is if there is an immediately hazardous condition, then notifying the DOB becomes important. Read more information here.

JTG Master Plumbing values our customers' property investments. We want to provide you a trustworthy service, without the possibility of a conflict of interest in terms of plumbing repair requirements. 

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JTG Master Plumbing Corp.

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Bronx, NY 10454

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It depends on your situation. If you are close to the due date, contact JTG to help file an extension. If you are already past your due date, you will need to file as soon as possible.

In order for your Local Law 152 inspection to be accepted by the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), your gas piping inspection must be completed by a Licensed Master Plumber (LMP), or a qualified individual working under the direct and continuing supervision of a LMP. Inspections must be completed every 4 years.

JTG Master Plumbing is not affiliated with the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB). We simply perform Local Law 152 Inspections and file your paperwork in accordance with the DOB processes and requirements.

JTG is not able to determine the cost of repairs. We advise on what piping issues are observed and report on what conditions are required to be brought up to code in order to comply with Local Law 152 standards.

At this time, JTG Master Plumbing does not offer discounts for multiple building inspections.

NYC Local Law 152 requires a visual inspection once every 4 years by a NYC Licensed Master Plumber of a building's exposed gas piping system from the point-of-entry up to, but not including, tenant spaces. They’re looking for gas leaks, corrosion, and illegal connections. The inspection entity also needs to walk the pipes and buildings with an approved gas detection device.

Once the gas piping system has been inspected, within 60 days, any corrective actions that are found must be completed and reinspected, paperwork must be signed & sealed, and certification must be filed. In some cases, a 120 day extension can be filed to allow more time for corrective action.

Corrective actions must be corrected in compliance with NYC Construction Codes, this includes obtaining required work permits!