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 corrected GPS2 filed within 120 days (or 180 days if more time was flagged).
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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.
Why You Got It
Common triggers: corrosion, improper materials, leaks, or code deviations found during the LL152 inspection.
Consequences & Penalties
The Local Law 152 $5,000 failure-to-file penalty still applies if the required certifications are not filed. 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 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 corrected GPS2 within the 120-day (or 180-day) window.
Timeline
120 days (standard) or 180 days (extended) from the inspection to certify the corrections via the corrected GPS2.
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, performs the corrective work under permit, pressure-tests, and files a corrected GPS2 within the 120-day (or 180-day, if extended) window. Hazardous conditions are reported immediately to the utility and DOB.
How long do I have to correct the deficiency?
A corrected GPS2 must be filed within 120 days of the inspection, or 180 days if additional time was flagged.
Does the $5,000 LL152 penalty still apply?
Yes — if the required certifications are not filed, the Local Law 152 $5,000 failure-to-file penalty applies. Hazardous conditions carry additional penalties per the DOB schedule.
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