Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-30
Electrical requirements
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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 not to be a potential source of ignition of combustible material or a potential source of electrical hazard. A certificate of compliance issued by the New York Board of Fire Underwriters shall be deemed prima facie evidence of conformity with such generally accepted standards. (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 over-current 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 over-current 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 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 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.
Section 108-30 of Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 108 establishes comprehensive electrical standards for residential buildings, covering safe installation and maintenance of wiring and equipment, adequate artificial lighting in all spaces, and properly marked and illuminated exit and directional signs in multiple dwellings. Electrical systems must be protected against hazards such as overcurrent, high voltage, arcing, and moisture, and must remain in a condition that does not pose a fire or shock risk. Exit and directional signs must use standardized wording, meet minimum letter-height requirements, and stay lit whenever the building is occupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Rye should ensure that all electrical wiring and equipment covered under § 108-30 is installed to accepted standards, properly secured, grounded, and protected by correctly rated overcurrent devices, with service panels kept readily accessible. A certificate of compliance from the New York Board of Fire Underwriters serves as prima facie evidence that the installation meets the general requirements of this section. For multiple dwellings, compliant operators also verify that exit and directional signs are present, legibly lettered at the required minimum height, and kept continuously illuminated whenever 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 § 108-30 of Rye's Code of Ordinances, tenants in residential buildings have an interest in electrical systems that are safely installed, properly maintained, and free from fire or shock hazards, as well as in adequate lighting and functioning exit signage in multiple dwellings. If electrical conditions appear unsafe—such as exposed wiring, inaccessible circuit panels, or unlit exit signs—tenants may document the conditions and report them to the City of Rye's code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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