Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 199-28
Electrical wiring and equipment
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A. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed and maintained in conformity with the standards of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters or National Electric Code so as not to be a potential source of ignition of combustible material or a potential source of electrical hazard. B. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted. C. Electrical wiring and equipment installed in damp or wet locations or where exposed to explosive or flammable gases or to excessive temperatures shall be of a type approved for the purpose and location. D. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be protected against excessive current by properly rated overcurrent devices. E. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be grounded or otherwise protected by insulation, isolation or guarding so as to minimize the danger of high voltage from lightning or other causes. F. Electrical equipment, which in ordinary operation produces arcs or sparks, shall be enclosed unless separated and isolated from all combustible material. G. Service equipment and overcurrent protection devices shall be installed and maintained in a readily accessible location. H. At least three electrical outlets shall be provided in each room used and occupied by a person or persons.
Section 199-28 of the Babylon Village Code establishes comprehensive standards for electrical wiring and equipment in residential spaces. The rule requires that all electrical systems be safely installed, properly secured, grounded, and protected against overcurrent, and that equipment producing arcs or sparks be enclosed or isolated from combustible materials. It also mandates that each occupied room contain at least three electrical outlets, and that service equipment and overcurrent protection devices remain readily accessible.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 199-28, compliant property operators ensure that all electrical wiring and equipment meets New York Board of Fire Underwriters or National Electric Code standards and is properly secured, grounded, and fitted with appropriate overcurrent protection. Operators serving damp, wet, or high-temperature areas use equipment specifically rated for those conditions, and any arc- or spark-producing devices are enclosed or isolated from combustible materials. Routine inspections typically confirm that service panels are accessible, that wiring in all occupied rooms is in good repair, and that each occupied room provides at least three electrical outlets as required.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 199-28 gives occupants of Babylon Village rental units the right to electrical systems that are safely installed, grounded, protected from overcurrent, and equipped with at least three outlets per occupied room. If electrical conditions in a rental unit appear to fall short of these standards—such as exposed wiring, inaccessible service panels, or too few outlets—tenants may document the conditions and report them to the Babylon Village code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how a violation of § 199-28 might be raised in housing proceedings or used to support a formal complaint.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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