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What is NYC FGC § 406.6.2.2?

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This section prohibits utility companies from supplying or restoring gas to a building until a certificate of approval for gas installation is issued. It mandates that new gas service piping be locked-off and inspected before service is restored. Applies to utility companies and building owners involved in gas service installations.

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406.6.2.2 Establishing gas supply.

FGC § 406.6.2.2

It shall be unlawful for any utility company to supply or restore gas to a building, place or premises in which new meters other than replacement gas meters are required until a certificate of approval of gas installation is issued in accordance with Section 406.6.2.1. When new gas service piping has been installed it shall be locked-off by the utility either by locking the gas service line valve or by installing a locking device on the outside gas service line valve. The lock shall not be removed until the gas meter piping (other than utility-owned) and gas distribution piping has been inspected and certified as required by the department as being ready for service. When an existing gas service piping has been taken out of service, it shall be locked-off by the utility. The lock shall not be removed until the gas meter piping (other than utility-owned) and gas distribution piping has been inspected and certified as required by the department as being ready for service.

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