Great Neck Plaza, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-35
Electrical
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A. General requirements. (1) Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed in conformity with generally accepted standards and maintained so as to be a potential source of ignition of combustible material or a potential source of electrical hazard. All electrical wiring shall be encased in a metal sheath. (2) Electrical wiring and equipment shall be firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted. (3) 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. (4) Electrical wiring and equipment shall be protected against excessive current by properly rated overcurrent devices. (5) Electrical wiring and equipment shall be grounded or otherwise protected by insulation, isolation or guarding so as to minimize the danger of high voltages from lightning or other causes. (6) Electrical equipment which in ordinary operation produces arcs or sparks shall be enclosed unless separated and isolated from all combustible material. (7) Service equipment and overcurrent protection devices shall be installed and maintained in a readily accessible location. B. Artificial lighting. (1) Residential buildings and occupancies shall be wired for electricity, and lighting equipment shall be installed throughout to provide adequate illumination for the intended use of each space. Electric wiring system shall be connected to an adequate source of supply. (2) There shall be a switch or other means for controlling a light in each dwelling unit near the point of entrance to such unit. C. Exit and directional signs. (1) Exits in multiple dwellings, hotels and specialized senior housing facilities shall be provided with exit and directional signs, visible from the approach to the exits. (2) Directional signs shall be provided at locations from which the exit doorway is not readily discernible. (3) Such 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 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. (4) 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.
Great Neck Plaza Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-35 establishes comprehensive electrical safety standards for residential buildings, covering wiring installation, equipment grounding, overcurrent protection, and lighting requirements. The provision requires that all electrical wiring be encased in metal sheathing and that equipment be properly secured, grounded, and protected from hazards such as moisture, heat, and flammable gases. It also mandates adequate artificial lighting throughout dwelling units, entrance-area light switches, and continuously illuminated exit and directional signs in multi-unit buildings whenever the building is occupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Great Neck Plaza subject to ch. 124 § 124-35 generally maintain electrical systems with metal-sheathed wiring, properly rated overcurrent devices, and grounded or insulated equipment throughout the building. Compliant operators ensure that each dwelling unit has a light switch near its entrance and that all spaces are adequately illuminated for their intended use. In multi-unit buildings, hotels, and specialized senior housing, operators keep exit and directional signs with letters at least six inches high continuously illuminated whenever the building is occupied, and place directional signs wherever an exit doorway is not immediately visible.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Great Neck Plaza residential buildings are protected under ch. 124 § 124-35, which requires landlords to maintain safe, properly installed electrical systems, adequate lighting in all spaces, and a light switch near each unit's entrance. If electrical wiring appears exposed or unsheathed, equipment seems unsecured or improperly grounded, or exit signs are missing or unlit, these conditions may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants who observe such conditions can document them and report concerns to the appropriate local code enforcement authority, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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