NYC PLUMBING FAQ
We’re here to answer any questions about our plumbing and heating solutions or service range! Have a question that you don’t see in our FAQ below? Give our Master Plumber Brian a call now at (718) 832-3500
Are You a Residential or Commercial Plumber?
Both! Doyle Bros. is ready to provide expert plumbing and heating service to your home, business or other commercial property.
Can You Help Me With my Code Violation?
For your business, plumbing code violations are often issued during inspections, renovations, and complaints lodged against older buildings. Civil penalties can shut you down, and plumbing and gas-related fines can quickly add up, and the easiest way to avoid them is to let Doyle Bros. help you stay compliant. Call us at (718) 832-3500 for immediate relief.
What is Local Law 152?
Local Law 152 mandates the inspection of gas piping systems of all buildings once every four years. This mandate includes exposed piping outside and inside the building, in boiler rooms, in all amenity and common spaces, rooftop mechanical spaces, and publicly-accessible areas. If you neglect to submit a certified inspection, you can be liable for a civil penalty of $10,000.00.
Do You Conduct Local Law 152 inspections?
Doyle Bros. Plumbing & Heating Inc. offers compliant gas piping inspections in Brooklyn, New York City, Queens, and the Bronx. Community Districts 4, 6, 8, 9, and 16 are due by December 31st, 2022. Find you district here. Call us to schedule your inspection at: (718) 832-3500
Do You Service All Five Boroughs?
Doyle Bros. Plumbing and Heating proudly services all five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
How Do I Know if I Need a New Water Heater?
- Your water takes long time to heat
- Your water doesn’t heat at all
- Rust-colored water
- Water with a strange smell
- Water pooling at the base of your water heater
How often should I have maintenance done on my heating system?
We recommend twice a year in the spring and fall.
Why is preventative maintenance important?
Regular preventive maintenance keeps your building’s systems in good working order. Continual operation of your heating and plumbing systems results in unavoidable wear and tear. Bringing in Doyle Bros. to perform upkeep and look for small problems will save you money in the long run. A well-maintained plumbing and heating system will experience a longer lifespan, perform more efficiently, and help you avoid a major breakdown.
What do I do if I need to cancel a service call?
We understand that life happens. We do ask you to be courteous and call as soon as possible at (718) 832-3500
Do I Need a Local Law 152 Gas Inspection?
Here’s what the New York City Department of Buildings has to say as of November 2019 (which is the most current information we can find on their site via this Service Notice):
” Beginning January 1, 2020, gas piping systems in all buildings, except for buildings classified in occupancy group R-3, must be inspected by a Licensed Master Plumber (LMP), or a qualified individual working under the direct and continuing supervision of a LMP, at least once every four years according to the schedule set out
in 1 RCNY §103-10.”
You may read the full Service Notice here.
Buildings in Community Districts 4, 6, 8, 9, and 16 certified inspections are due by December 31st, 2022. You may find your Community District here.
Get fast, affordable commercial and residential plumbing & heating repair. Are you experiencing a Code Violation or a Local Law 152 Violation? Call us for immediate relief.