Defective Gas Piping Found at LL152 Inspection in NYC
When a Local Law 152 inspection reveals an unsafe or non-compliant gas piping condition, corrective work must be completed and a correction certification filed within 120 days — or within 180 days when the initial certification states that additional time is needed.
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What It Means
Per DOB: if an inspection reveals any unsafe or hazardous condition(s), the LMP must immediately notify the owner, the utility, and DOB, and the owner must take immediate action to correct it — including obtaining any required work permits. This is the corrective-work track that follows a Local Law 152 periodic inspection. Beginning July 27, 2026, DOB directs correction certifications, along with other LL152 transactions, to DOB NOW: Safety.
Why You Got It
Common triggers: corrosion, improper materials, leaks, or code deviations found during the LL152 inspection.
Consequences & Penalties
DOB currently says failure to file the required Local Law 152 certification by the applicable due date may result in a civil penalty of $5,000. Hazardous conditions carry penalties per the DOB penalty schedule.
Information current as of 2026-06-21. Penalty amounts and deadlines change — confirm specifics against your violation notice or with a Licensed Master Plumber.
How to Clear It
- The LMP documents the condition on the GPS1 inspection report and notifies the owner, utility, and DOB if it is hazardous.
- Pull a permit and perform corrective work to code, then pressure-test.
- File the correction certification in DOB NOW: Safety within the 120-day (or 180-day) window.
Timeline
DOB describes a correction certification within 120 days, or within 180 days when the initial certification states that additional time is needed. Those filings go to DOB NOW: Safety.
Related Laws & Rules
- Local Law 152 of 2016
- NYC Fuel Gas Code
Frequently Asked Questions
My building failed its LL152 gas piping inspection — what now?
The Licensed Master Plumber documents the condition on the GPS1 inspection report, performs the corrective work under permit, and pressure-tests it. DOB describes a correction certification within 120 days, or within 180 days when the initial certification states that additional time is needed, and directs those filings to DOB NOW: Safety. Hazardous conditions are reported immediately to the utility and DOB.
How long do I have to correct the deficiency?
DOB describes a correction certification within 120 days, or within 180 days when the initial certification states that additional time is needed. Beginning July 27, 2026, those correction certifications are filed in DOB NOW: Safety.
Does the $5,000 LL152 penalty still apply?
Where the required certification is still outstanding, yes. DOB currently says failure to file it by the applicable due date may result in a civil penalty of $5,000. Hazardous conditions carry additional penalties per the DOB schedule.
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