§ 908-02 Standards for Installation and Location of Natural Gas Alarms.
RCNY § 908-02
(a)Adoption of National Standard. In accordance with Local Law 157 of 2016, the Department of Buildings adopts the 2023 edition of National Fire Protection Association (“NFPA”) 715 Standard for the Installation of Fuel Gases Detection and Warning Equipment as it pertains to the installation and location of natural gas alarms.
(b)Installation required. Natural gas alarms must be installed in private dwellings, class A multiple dwellings, and class B multiple dwellings as defined in the Housing Maintenance Code, in accordance with the requirements of this section and local law 157 of 2016. Exception: The requirements of this section do not apply to buildings that do not have gas piping or gas service.
(c)Private dwellings. One or more natural gas alarms must be installed in each dwelling in accordance with this section on or before May 1, 2025.
(d)Class A multiple dwellings. One or more natural gas alarms must be installed in each dwelling in accordance with this section on or before May 1, 2025.
(e)Class B multiple dwellings. On or before May 1, 2025, class B multiple dwellings must be protected by either: (1) One or more natural gas alarms installed in each dwelling in accordance with this section; or (2) A line-operated zoned natural gas detecting system, designed in accordance with NFPA 715-2023 by a registered design professional, and installed in all public corridors and public spaces.
(f)Requirements. Each single- or multiple-station alarm, as defined in NFPA 715, must meet all of the following requirements: (1) The alarm must be manufactured in accordance with NFPA 715-2023, Standard for the Installation of Fuel Gases Detection and Warning Equipment; (2) Where a fuel-gas-burning appliance is installed within a dwelling, the gas alarm must be installed in the same room as the appliance. The alarm must be located at least 3 feet, but not more than 10 feet from the appliance, measured horizontally. The gas alarm must be installed on either the ceiling, or a wall. Where installed on a wall, the alarm must be located not more than 12 inches from the ceiling. Exception: Where the existing space does not allow for installation at least 3 feet from a fuel-gas-burning appliance, or the manufacturer’s instructions or NFPA 715-2023 require installation in a different location, alarm installations must be placed in accordance with the manufacturer’s or the NFPA 715 location requirements.
(3)The alarm must be labeled with the name of the manufacturer; (4) The alarm must be listed and labeled with either UL 1484 or UL 2075, as applicable; and (5) The alarm must be kept in good working order.
(g)Installer qualifications. Natural gas alarms must be installed by a New York City Licensed electrical contractor, who obtains all required permits. Exception: Natural gas alarms that are powered either by battery or by plug-in AC receptacle may be installed by other than a licensed electrical contractor, including but not limited to the building owner, building maintenance personnel, or the dwelling unit occupant. (Added City Record 2/14/2024, eff. 3/15/2024)
