Section 28-119.1
§28-119.1 Connection of service utilities. It shall be unlawful for
any utility company or utility corporation to supply gas to a building
place or premises in which new meters other than replacement are
required until a certificate of approval of gas installation from the
department is filed with such utility company or utility corporation.
When new gas service piping has been installed it shall be locked-off by
the utility company or utility corporation either by locking the gas
service line valve or by installing a locking device on the outside gas
service line valve. The lock shall not be removed until the gas meter
piping (other than utility owned) and gas distribution piping have been
inspected and certified as required by the department of buildings as
being ready for service.
Section 28-119.1.1
§28-119.1.1 Gas shut-off for alterations to gas piping systems. When
alterations, extensions or repairs to existing gas meter piping or gas
distribution piping require the shut-off of gas flow to a building, the
utility company shall be notified by the owner or his or her authorized
representative.
Section 28-119.2
§28-119.2 Temporary connection. The commissioner shall have the
authority to authorize the temporary connection of the building or
system to the gas service utility.
Section 28-119.3
§28-119.3 Authority to disconnect utility service. The commissioner
may authorize disconnection of gas service to the building, structure or
system regulated by this code and the codes referenced in case of
emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or
property. The department shall notify the local gas utility company, and
wherever possible the owner and occupant of the building, structure or
service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such
action.