Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-19
Underground connection required
Operative Text
All utility connections, including but not limited to electrical, telephone and gas connections, shall be located underground.
Under Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-19, all utility connections serving a property—including electrical, telephone, and gas lines—must be routed underground rather than overhead or above ground. This rule applies broadly to any such connections, not just a specific type of utility. The requirement establishes a baseline standard for how utility infrastructure must be physically installed at covered properties in Fishkill.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Fishkill should be aware that ch. 106 § 106-19 requires all utility connections—electrical, telephone, gas, and similar services—to be placed underground. Compliant operators generally ensure that any new construction, renovation, or utility upgrade incorporates underground routing from the outset, and that existing above-ground connections are addressed when work triggers compliance review. Keeping documentation of underground installation can help demonstrate conformance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-19, tenants have an interest in knowing that utility connections at their residence are required to be underground, which can affect safety and property conditions. If above-ground utility connections are observed at a rental property, tenants may consider raising the matter with Fishkill's local code enforcement or municipal offices, which generally handle complaints related to ch. 106 violations. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain how this type of code requirement may relate to habitability or other protections.
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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