North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-36
Electrical requirements; illuminated signs
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A. General. (1) Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed in conformity with generally accepted standards and maintained so as not to be a potential source of ignition of combustible material or a potential source of electrical hazard. (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. Electrical wiring systems 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 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 exit from sleeping rooms is directly to the outside. (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 eight inches high except that for internally illuminated signs the height of such letters shall be at least six 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.
Section 103-36 of the North Collins Code of Ordinances establishes baseline standards for electrical systems and signage in residential buildings. It requires that wiring and equipment be safely installed, properly grounded, protected against overcurrent, and accessible for service. The provision also mandates adequate artificial lighting throughout dwelling units and, in multiple dwellings, continuously illuminated exit and directional signs whenever the building is occupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in North Collins should ensure that all electrical wiring and equipment complies with the installation and maintenance standards set out in § 103-36, including proper grounding, overcurrent protection, and secure mounting. Compliant property managers keep service equipment and overcurrent devices in readily accessible locations and verify that each dwelling unit has a light switch near its entrance. In multiple dwellings, operators generally maintain illuminated exit and directional signs with block letters meeting the size requirements of § 103-36(C) at all times the building is occupied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 103-36, tenants in North Collins residential buildings are entitled to safely installed electrical systems, adequate lighting in each space, and a light switch near the entrance of their dwelling unit. Tenants in multiple dwellings can also expect continuously illuminated exit and directional signs meeting the code's specifications whenever the building is occupied. Those who believe these standards are not being met may consider documenting the conditions, raising the issue with the local code enforcement or housing authority, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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