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A gas piping system in your home is an affordable, efficient, and safe energy source as long as it is used in the right ways. The most significant requirements for a gas piping system is to have a licensed master plumber complete all work, get inspections as needed, and respond quickly if you notice any […]

Knowing where natural gas lines are if they exist on your property, is worthwhile when you own a commercial or residential property in NYC. Even when you do not have gas powered appliances in operation in your building, there may still be gas lines that were installed by a previous owner.  The location and condition

If your property uses gas powered appliances or you want to install them, you will need an experienced gas contractor to complete the work for you. In NYC, the Department of Buildings requires a licensed master plumber to perform work that includes gas pipe installation, repair, inspections, and other related projects for safety reasons.  But

A natural gas leak in your home or business can have devastating consequences. Even small leaks can cost you money as they release gas that you are paying for but not using. When a leak is large enough, you will often be able to detect it by the rotten eggs odor added to natural gas.

Properties with natural gas and NYC receive gas through a series of pipes inside that connect with the appliances they power. As with any pipes, such as water pipes and sewer pipes, it is possible for a gas pipe to become clogged, blocking the gas from getting through and potentially causing damage elsewhere in your gas piping

Natural gas is one of the safest power sources available to homes and commercial properties in NYC. But like any power source, it is not completely without risks and whether you are considering installing natural gas in your home or your building already has a gas piping system, knowing the risks means that you will

There are several different materials available for gas piping systems, and each of these different materials has its own advantages and drawbacks when it comes to longevity and the safety of the overall system.  For this reason, the NYC Department of Buildings has imposed building codes for which materials plumbers can use when installing, repairing,

Many residential and commercial buildings in Brooklyn rely on natural gas for efficient heat and power. But in the rare instances when pipes are damaged or improperly installed, there are risks with gas. As a result, the NYC Department of Buildings passed Local Law 152 requiring inspections of gas piping systems. Empire Plumbing Inc, a licensed

Owning a commercial, multifamily, residential, or mixed use property in Staten Island has multiple responsibilities. For properties with gas piping systems, the NYC Department of Buildings now mandates that property owners schedule an inspection of the gas lines once every 4 years with Local Law 152. Empire Plumbing is a licensed master plumber in Staten Island and

Local Law 152 introduced a set of requirements for Manhattan properties with gas piping systems. This law mandates that property owners schedule a licensed master plumber in Manhattan to inspect their gas piping system once every four years. Empire Plumbing Inc is the top master plumber for Local Law 152 inspections in Manhattan. Our fast and