- As per Local Law 152 of 2016
- The only exceptions for LL 152/2016 compliance are buildings in R3 Occupancy Group Classification.
- The due dates for Inspections are based on your Community Board District. See below for details.
- The inspection is performed by a Licensed MasterPlumber(LMP) by the deadline (see below table) and the results must be reported to the Building Owner by DOB form GPS1 (https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/gps1.pdf) within 30 days of the inspection.
- The certification of Inspection report “Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification” (DOB form GPS2 https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/gps2.pdf) must be filed with the DOB by the owner within 60 days of the inspection . GPS2 forms are submitted online (DOB certification system portal). (Not yet appearing on their website at the time of this newsletter publication 1/2020.)
- Currently there is no filing fee for GPS2 forms.
- If the report GPS2 submitted to the DOB shows conditions needing corrections, the owner has 120 days to correct and file a GPS2 stating the conditions have been corrected. If the Certification states that additional time is needed for correction, the owner is given 180 days to file this GPS2 form.
- Buildings with No Gas Piping must file every 4 years a GPS2 form signed and sealed by a Licensed Design Professional (Registered Architect or Professional Engineer-RA or PE) stating the building has no gas piping. This report is due by Dec 31 of the filing year.
- Civil Penalty for Non-Compliance is $10,000.
Date Range for Initial Inspection of Buildings is based on your Community District
- January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 Districts 1, 3 and 10 in all boroughs.
- January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 Districts 2, 5, 7, 13, and 18 in all boroughs.
- January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 Districts 4, 6, 8, 9, and 16 in all boroughs.
- January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 Districts 11, 12, 14, 15, and 17 in all boroughs.
Link to finding your community board: https://communityprofiles.planning.nyc.gov/
In 4 year cycles, last date of inspection is Dec 31 for that year and every 4 years after that.
If you need assistance with any aspect of your building maintenance code compliance, please contact us at 212-938-8000. We would be happy to assist you.