Gas Service Restoration & Authorization in NYC
The DOB process for restoring gas service after a shutoff or violation: an LMP obtains a permit, corrects and inspects the gas work, and files a Gas Authorization Request in DOB NOW: Inspections.
What It Means
Before resuming gas service to the building, the owner must hire a Licensed Master Plumber to obtain a DOB permit and conduct all gas-related inspections; submit a Gas Authorization Request in DOB NOW: Inspections; and submit the Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification, which DOB directs to DOB NOW: Safety for submissions beginning July 27, 2026. Restoration is a process, not a one-step cure.
Why You Got It
Common triggers: the utility cut gas after a leak or DOB order; the building is not supplied with gas; or appliances were disconnected.
Consequences & Penalties
Penalties are tied to the originating violation. Where Local Law 152 applies, the required certification is still due, and DOB currently says failure to file it by the applicable due date may result in a civil penalty of $5,000.
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
- Hire a Licensed Master Plumber and pull the DOB gas permit.
- Correct the piping or appliances to code and pressure-test.
- Conduct the DOB gas inspections and submit a Gas Authorization Request in DOB NOW: Inspections.
- Submit the Local Law 152 certification in DOB NOW: Safety if applicable, and coordinate the utility turn-on.
Timeline
Restoration is driven by utility and DOB scheduling; there is no statutory cure date for the restoration process itself. The originating violation may carry its own deadlines.
Related Laws & Rules
- Local Law 152 of 2016
- NYC Fuel Gas Code
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I restore gas after a DOB shutoff?
A Licensed Master Plumber obtains a DOB permit, corrects and pressure-tests the gas work, conducts the DOB gas inspections, and submits a Gas Authorization Request in DOB NOW: Inspections. If Local Law 152 applies, the required certification must also be filed — DOB directs those filings to DOB NOW: Safety. The utility then coordinates the turn-on.
Do I need a Licensed Master Plumber to restore gas?
Yes. The owner must hire a Licensed Master Plumber to pull the permit, perform the gas inspections, and submit the Gas Authorization Request before service can resume.
How long does gas restoration take?
There is no statutory cure date — restoration is driven by utility and DOB scheduling and the scope of the corrective work required. Resolving any originating violation’s deadlines runs in parallel.
Is the Local Law 152 filing still required?
Yes, where applicable. The certification is filed in DOB NOW: Safety, and DOB currently says failure to file it by the applicable due date may result in a civil penalty of $5,000 on top of the restoration process.
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