scope:

The provisions of this code shall apply to the design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspection of fuel gas piping and equipment, fuel gas-fired appliances and fuel gas-fired appliance venting systems, that are permanently installed and specifically addressed herein. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances, the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories, and gaseous hydrogen systems.

Exceptions:

The provisions of the Residential Code of New York State shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of the following buildings and structures, provided that such buildings or structures are not more than three stories above grade plane in height, and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height:

Detached one-family dwellings.

Detached two-family dwellings in which each dwelling unit has a separate means of egress.

Townhouses.

Bed and breakfast dwellings.

Live/work units that (1) are located in townhouses and (2) comply with the requirements of Section 419 of the Building Code of New York State.

Owner-occupied lodging houses that (1) have five or fewer guestrooms and (2) are provided with a residential fire sprinkler system complying with Section P2904 of the Residential Code of New York State.

Agricultural buildings, including barns, sheds, poultry houses and other buildings and equipment on the premises that are used directly and solely for agricultural purposes, shall not be subject to the construction- related provisions of this code.

Fuel gas piping systems in existing buildings that are undergoing repairs, alteration, or changes in occupancy or construction of additions shall comply with the provisions of the Existing Building Code of New York State.