NYC Administrative Code

§ 27-921 — Testing of plumbing and gas piping systems.

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What is NYC AC § 27-921?

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This section mandates that new, altered, or repaired plumbing and gas piping systems undergo testing to identify leaks and defects. Testing must be observed by the commissioner or an authorized inspector, with specific conditions outlined for waiving tests. Applies to building owners responsible for plumbing system compliance.

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§ 27-921 Testing of plumbing and gas piping systems.

AC § 27-921

(a)New, altered, extended, or repaired systems. Every new plumbing and gas piping system and every part of an existing system that has been altered or repaired except for minor alterations and ordinary repairs, shall be tested as hereinafter prescribed to disclose leaks and defects. However, testing may be waived in the following cases: (1) In any case that does not involve replacement, alteration, or relocation of any water supply, drainage, or vent piping.

(2)In any case where plumbing equipment may be set up temporarily for exhibition purposes.

(b)Representation at test.

(1)Tests required by section 27-922 of this article shall be conducted in the presence of the commissioner or an authorized plumbing inspector of the department.

(c)Exposure of work. If any plumbing system or part thereof is enclosed before it has been inspected, tested, and accepted as prescribed in this subchapter, such system or part thereof shall be uncovered upon the direction of the commissioner.

(d)Retesting. If, upon inspection and tests, any of the work fails to meet the test requirements, the necessary corrections shall be made before any reinspections or retests are conducted.

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