Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-45
Electrical Equipment
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(A) Installation. All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe and approved manner. (B) Receptacles. Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain at least two (2) separate and remote receptacle outlets. Every laundry area shall contain at least one (1) grounded-type receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit interrupter. Every bathroom shall contain at least one (1) receptacle. Any new bathroom receptacle outlet shall have ground fault circuit interrupter protection. (C) Lighting fixtures. Every public hall, interior stairway, toilet room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, boiler room and furnace room shall contain at least one (1) electric lighting fixture.
Section 124-45 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 124 establishes minimum electrical standards for dwellings. All electrical equipment, wiring, and appliances must be properly installed and safely maintained. Habitable rooms must have at least two separate electrical receptacles, laundry areas require at least one grounded or GFCI-protected outlet, and every bathroom must have at least one receptacle with GFCI protection on any new installation. Common areas including hallways, stairways, kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms must each contain at least one electric lighting fixture.
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Operators of residential properties in Huntington should ensure that all electrical systems across their units conform to the standards set out in § 124-45. This means verifying that habitable rooms have at least two separate receptacle outlets, that laundry areas include a grounded or GFCI outlet, and that any new bathroom receptacle is GFCI-protected. Compliant operators also confirm that every public hall, stairway, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, boiler room, and furnace room is equipped with at least one functioning electric lighting fixture.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Huntington dwellings are entitled to electrical conditions that meet the minimums described in § 124-45, including adequate receptacle outlets in living spaces and proper lighting in shared and utility areas. If a unit appears to lack required outlets, GFCI protection in bathrooms or laundry areas, or lighting fixtures in common spaces, that condition may constitute a code violation. Tenants can report suspected violations to the Town of Huntington's code enforcement office, and may also wish to consult a local 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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