Underground Natural Gas Piping
Description
- Below ground piping which conveys natural gas throughout the housing development and includes piping from the utility company curve valve.
Baseline
- All underground natural gas piping work shall follow the latest NYC Building Codes and in accordance with the gas utility company’s requirements.
- Coordinate with utility company to obtain the approval of the new underground gas service pipe to the buildings. Perform excavation and prepare the trench for new gas pipe if necessary.
Relevant Codes & Regulations
NYC Fuel Gas Code — Underground Piping
Burial depth, corrosion protection, and testing requirements
NFPA 54 — National Fuel Gas Code
Safety standards for underground gas piping systems
NYC Fire Code (FDNY)
Fire safety and emergency shutoff provisions
OSHA — Trenching & Excavation Safety
Worker safety requirements for underground utility work
Strategies
Optimize Performance, Operation & Maintenance of Buildings, Systems & Assets
Last Updated on January 10, 2026 at 8:11 am
Downloads and Data
Specifications
23 11 23 - Gas Piping
