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Certified master plumbers are the premier plumbers of New York City. The term “certified” indicates that the plumber has obtained official recognition or certification from a recognized authority or organization, validating their skills and expertise. Many people can be plumbers, but only certified master plumbers are allowed to perform certain activities, such as LL 152 […]

Most of us never think about our gas pipes. They simply provide safe, consistent access to fuel for our homes. However, over time gas pipes can start to corrode from weakened joint seals, building construction or renovation, rust deposits, or even just everyday wear and tear.  These factors can increase the risk of dangerous leaks,

Gas piping systems are a great way to get heat for your property, warm water, and cook on a gas oven. But like any part of your home, there is the potential to experience gas pipe issues. Gas pipe issues are also not like other forms of plumbing. When a pipe leaks, you may notice

Local Law 152 – New York City’s Gas Pipe Inspection Law – has been required for specific districts every year since 2020. But, because of the pandemic and confusion over the law, NYC was not actively fining properties that missed deadlines. But that has changed overnight, and by a substantial margin. Now, all properties that

Local Law 152 requires properties with gas piping systems to receive an inspection of the piping system once every four years on a mandated schedule based on community district. In 2022, Community Districts 4, 6, 8, 9, and 16 were due for inspection by December 31, 2022. Under the Follow-up #6 to Local Law 152,

The NYC Department of Buildings requires annual boiler inspections for multifamily residential, commercial, and mixed use properties with a boiler. The inspection cycle for BO-9 inspections is from January 1 to December 31. At some point during the year, you will need to schedule your inspection with an authorized inspector and handle any repairs or

Property owners in New York City who deal with gas piping sometimes assume that a recent ConEd or National Grid inspection satisfies their Local Law 152 obligation. It doesn’t. The two inspections exist under different legal frameworks, are conducted by different parties, serve different purposes, and neither one substitutes for the other. Knowing the distinction

Local Law 152 implemented inspection cycles for gas piping systems with inspections due by the end of the calendar year once every four years based on the community district the property is located in. As of 2022, an amendment to this law offers building owners the ability to request a single extension, if necessary, to

During a local law 152 inspection, a gas piping inspector will check the pipes and appliances in your building for any potential problems. If the inspection reveals any issues, you will need a plumber to correct those problems in accordance with DOB building codes within the next 120 days and pass a subsequent inspection. These