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The current installation deadline is January 1, 2027. On June 15, 2026, the New York City Department of Buildings confirmed that it had identified at least four distinct manufacturers of qualifying battery-powered natural gas alarms. As a result, DOB confirmed that the installation date will not be extended beyond January 1, 2027. Official source: NYC […]

It is more accurate to evaluate the product and the installation separately. VIGAS is ETL Listed by Intertek and conforms to UL 1484, which is relevant to NYC’s listing requirements for applicable residential natural gas alarms. However, a product alone does not make a property compliant with Local Law 157. Compliance can also depend on: […]

The New York City Department of Buildings does not endorse specific natural gas alarm manufacturers or models. DOB guidance states that applicable natural gas alarms must meet the relevant listing and labeling requirements, including UL 1484. VIGAS is ETL Listed by Intertek and conforms to UL 1484, but product certification alone does not determine whether […]

The precise product wording should be: VIGAS is ETL Listed by Intertek and conforms to UL 1484 for residential natural gas alarm applications. ETL is a product certification mark administered by Intertek. UL 1484 is the safety standard referenced for residential gas detectors and alarms. For accuracy, NEXELEC uses the wording “ETL Listed by Intertek […]

NAVIXIS is NEXELEC’s digital platform for supporting installation and maintenance tracking across fleets of safety devices. For VIGAS deployments, QR-based identification combined with NAVIXIS can help property teams organize information associated with individual alarms across multiple dwelling units or buildings. Digital fleet management does not replace regulatory inspection, installation, maintenance or record-keeping obligations. It is […]

VIGAS includes QR-based device identification. The QR code can help property teams associate an individual physical alarm with digital information such as its installation location and maintenance record. This becomes particularly useful across multifamily properties where hundreds or thousands of alarms may need to be identified individually. A structured device identification process can help answer […]

VIGAS includes a front-facing Test/Hush button for functional testing and temporary alarm silencing as described in the current User Guide. Testing should always be performed according to the manufacturer instructions rather than by introducing uncontrolled quantities of gas near the device. For the correct testing procedure and interpretation of VIGAS indicator signals, refer to the […]

VIGAS is designed to simplify maintenance because its sealed battery does not require routine battery replacement during its designed service life. However, “no routine battery replacement” does not mean “no maintenance responsibilities.” Natural gas alarms should still be tested and maintained according to the manufacturer instructions and applicable building requirements. Property managers should also track: […]

VIGAS uses a sealed integrated lithium battery designed for the alarm’s service life. It is not intended as a device where occupants periodically remove and replace conventional batteries. At the applicable end of product life, the alarm should be replaced according to the manufacturer’s instructions rather than treated as a reusable device with a routine […]

The sealed lithium battery is designed to operate throughout the alarm’s 10-year service life under normal operating conditions. Routine battery replacement is therefore not required during that designed service life. This can be useful for property managers because it reduces the need to manage periodic replacement of removable batteries across large detector fleets. The complete […]

No. VIGAS is a battery-powered standalone natural gas alarm and does not require electrical wiring for normal operation. This distinguishes it from hardwired fuel-gas warning equipment that may require electrical installation, permits and a New York City Licensed Electrical Contractor. The appropriate power source still depends on the building and applicable requirements.

No. VIGAS uses an integrated sealed lithium battery and therefore does not require an electrical outlet for normal operation. This can simplify deployment in existing residential properties where adding outlets or electrical wiring near gas appliances would otherwise increase installation complexity. However, NYC power-source requirements can depend on when a building was completed. Property owners […]