Who it covers
Which buildings have to comply.
Local Law 152 of 2016 applies to all buildings except one- and two-family homes and buildings in Occupancy Group R-3. Certain tax classes are also exempt, so check your DOF building classification.
Buildings with no gas piping still file a Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification (GPS2) stating that, and nothing more is required.
Your deadline
The schedule by community district.
| Sub-cycle | Community districts | Cycle 2 | Cycle 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1, 3, 10 | Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2028 |
| B | 2, 5, 7, 13, 18 | Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2029 |
| C | 4, 6, 8, 9, 16 | Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2030 |
| D | 11, 12, 14, 15, 17 | Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2027 | Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2031 |
Find your building’s community district, match it to the table, and the inspection must be completed within that calendar year.
The process
Inspection, report and certification.
Hire a Licensed Master Plumber
Only a Licensed Master Plumber (or a qualified individual working for one) can do the inspection. Check the license and disciplinary history first.
Get the inspection report
The plumber gives the owner a Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Report within 30 days of the inspection.
Certify to DOB
The plumber files the signed and sealed certification (GPS2) with DOB through the online portal within 60 days of the inspection.
Fix any conditions found
Corrections must be certified within 120 days of the inspection, or 180 days if more time was indicated. Unsafe conditions must be reported immediately and corrected under the Construction Codes, including any permits needed.
A one-time 180-day extension of the due date can be requested through the portal, but the inspection has to be finished before it expires.
If you miss it
The $5,000 penalty.
Failing to file the certification by the due date can bring a $5,000 civil penalty. DOB began sending Notices of Deficiency in January 2025 to owners who hadn’t filed for the first cycle.
Received a gas piping notice or penalty? Call us and we’ll review it and line up the filings.
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Look up your district.
Pick your borough and community district to see your window, or browse the page for each of the 59 districts.
Questions
Frequently asked.
How often is the gas piping inspection required?
Every four years, on the schedule for your community district.
My building has no gas. What do I file?
A GPS2 stating there is no gas piping. No further action is required.
Can I do the inspection myself?
No. It has to be done by a Licensed Master Plumber, or a qualified individual working for one, and certified to DOB.
Sources
Official sources.
General information about New York City procedures, last reviewed November 2026. Amounts and rules change and every property is different, so this isn’t legal advice. Call us about your specific situation.