Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 199-30
Exit and directional signs
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A. Exits in multiple dwellings shall be provided with exit and directional signs visible from the approach to the exits, except that such signs shall not be required in those portions of a building which contain dwelling units only or in which exits from sleeping rooms are directly to the outside. B. Directional signs shall be provided at locations from which the exit doorway is not readily discernible. C. Signs shall be worded in plainly legible block letters with the word "exit" for exit signs and the words "to exit," with a suitable pointer or arrow indicating the direction of the exit, for directional signs. Letters for signs shall be conspicuous, readily discernible and at least six inches high, except that, for internally illuminated signs, the height of such letters shall be at least 4 1/2 inches. D. Exit and directional signs shall be illuminated either externally or internally by electric lights and shall be kept illuminated at all times when the building is occupied. E. Emergency lighting shall be provided in hallways and interior stairways of buildings two stories in height and over.
Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 § 199-30 requires that multiple dwellings be equipped with clearly visible exit and directional signs wherever occupants need guidance to reach an exit. Signs must use large block letters—at least six inches tall for externally lit signs or four and a half inches for internally illuminated ones—and must remain lit at all times the building is occupied. Buildings two stories or taller must also provide emergency lighting in hallways and interior stairways. Areas containing only dwelling units, or where sleeping rooms exit directly outside, are exempt from the sign requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings subject to ch. 199 § 199-30 generally ensure that exit and directional signs are installed at every approach to an exit where the doorway is not immediately obvious, using properly sized block lettering. Compliant buildings maintain continuous electric illumination of all required signs whenever the building is occupied, and buildings of two or more stories are equipped with emergency lighting in hallways and interior stairways. Routine inspections of sign lighting and letter legibility help operators stay aligned with the provision's ongoing requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Babylon Village Code ch. 199 § 199-30, residents of multiple dwellings have an interest in properly illuminated exit and directional signs that meet the size and wording standards set out in the provision. If signs appear missing, unlit, or illegible, tenants may report the condition to the local building or code enforcement office in Babylon Village. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available when a building appears to fall short of these safety standards.
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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