Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-154
Electrical service and equipment
Operative Text
A. Every residential building, dwelling unit and rooming unit shall be provided with electrical service, properly connected to an adequate source of electric power, meeting the standards of the National Electrical Code as approved by the New York State Board of Fire Underwriters. B. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed and maintained so as not to be a potential source of ignition of combustible materials or a potential source of electrical hazard. C. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted. D. Electrical wiring and equipment in damp or wet locations or exposed to explosive or flammable gases or to excessive temperatures shall be of a type approved for the purpose and location. E. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be protected against excessive current by properly rated over-current devices. F. Electrical service equipment and over-current protection devices shall be installed in readily accessible locations, and access to such locations shall be kept unobstructed. G. 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. H. Electrical equipment that in ordinary operation produces arcs or sparks shall be enclosed, unless separated and isolated from all combustible materials. I. Flexible cord shall not be run through holes in walls, ceilings or floors or through doorways, windows or similar openings or be attached to building surfaces or be concealed behind building walls or above ceilings or under floors or floor coverings. J. Defective wiring and equipment shall be repaired or replaced.
Section 245-154 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances establishes comprehensive electrical safety standards for all residential buildings, dwelling units, and rooming units. The rule requires that electrical service meet National Electrical Code standards, that wiring and equipment be properly installed, grounded, secured, and protected from overcurrent, and that defective components be repaired or replaced. It also prohibits unsafe practices such as running flexible cords through walls, ceilings, or floors, and requires that electrical panels and overcurrent devices remain readily accessible and unobstructed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Sleepy Hollow are generally expected to ensure that all electrical systems comply with the requirements of § 245-154, including maintaining wiring and equipment in safe, secured condition and keeping electrical panels and breaker boxes free from obstruction. Compliant operators typically schedule regular inspections to identify and promptly repair or replace defective wiring or equipment, and they ensure that electrical installations in damp, wet, or high-temperature environments use appropriately rated materials. Attention to details such as proper grounding, arc-producing equipment enclosures, and the prohibition on routing flexible cords through structural openings is part of ongoing maintenance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 245-154 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances, tenants in residential units have a right to electrical service that meets established safety standards, including properly maintained wiring, accessible electrical panels, and equipment free from defects. If a tenant observes conditions such as exposed or defective wiring, obstructed electrical panels, or improperly routed extension cords running through walls or floors, these may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants can generally report such conditions to the local code enforcement or building department, and consulting a tenant-rights organization can help clarify available options for addressing unresolved electrical hazards.
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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