Local Law 152
Everything You Need To Know
What Is Local Law 152?
This law is a series of requirements that mandate periodic inspections of all gas piping within buildings across New York City in an effort to uphold the safety of residents by regulating the gas pipelines and pipe systems. Actions required by this law for residents are broken down by Community Districts with specific deadlines, meaning that your Community District (not your borough) will be the determining factor in when you need to obtain pipe inspections.
Details About Pipe Inspections Required:
- All gas piping within each building will be inspected
- Inspections are for illegal or non-permitted installations and corrosion
- This law came into effect January 1st, 2020
- Inspections must take place every four years
- Inspections must be performed by a
- licensed and insured Master Plumber
- See below for deadline information by Community District
Community Districts: 1, 3, and 10 All Boroughs
Community Districts: 2, 5, 7, 13, and 18 All Boroughs
Community Districts: 4, 6, 8, 9, and 16 All Boroughs
Community Districts: 11, 12, 14, 15, and 17 All Boroughs
How Can Watson’s Help?
At Watson’s Plumbing, Heating, & Building Services, we’re proud to provide the services you need to keep your home or building safe and comfortable. This also means that we can help you with obtaining the inspections you need to keep your building compliant with Local Law 152. Because we are licensed and insured, we are eligible to perform the necessary inspections and provide the reports you need to avoid any potential noncompliance or fines. If you’re in one of the districts that needs an inspection, or you want to be proactive about your inspection, contact us today to get started! We’ll send you a questionnaire about your building for you to complete, which will help us put together a pricing estimate for your specific needs.
Inspection Process
Once you’ve let us know you’re interested in an inspection, we’ll send you a questionnaire to fill out. With the information from your questionnaire, we will provide pricing information and then work with you to set up an appointment time.
Once your inspection has been performed and completed, we will submit a GPS 1 and GPS 2 to you or the building owner within 30 days of the inspection date. After this, the building owner will need to submit this information to the DOB. The deadline for this submission is 60 days from the inspection date.
If, by chance, the building owner does not file within 60 days, the inspection must be performed again, so try not to miss the deadline!
Failure to file your Inspection Certification before your Community District deadline could be very costly, incurring up to a $10,000 civic penalty. We’d like to help you avoid any penalties, so get started with Watson’s today to obtain your compliance inspection!
Watson’s Can Help You Stay Compliant
We’re here to help you avoid fines, stay safe, and keep your building compliant. Whether you’re in a district that has a deadline coming up, you want to be proactive in obtaining your inspection, or you’d just like to make sure that your building’s gas piping system is safe, Watson’s Heating, Plumbing, & Building Services is proud to be your top choice in New York City. Our professional team of licensed and insured plumbers will work with you to ensure your home or building is safe! Get in touch with us using the form below, or give us a call at any one of our two locations within New York City.