Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-33
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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 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. Electric 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 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 245-33 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances establishes comprehensive electrical safety standards for residential buildings, covering wiring installation, lighting, and exit signage. Electrical systems must be properly installed, grounded, protected from overcurrent, and kept free of hazards, while each dwelling unit must have adequate lighting with a switch near the entrance. Multiple dwellings are also required to maintain illuminated exit and directional signs whenever the building is occupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-33, compliant property operators ensure that all electrical wiring and equipment meets accepted installation standards, is firmly secured, properly grounded, and protected by appropriately rated overcurrent devices. Operators of residential buildings also verify that each dwelling unit has a light switch near its entrance and that the building is wired to an adequate power source providing sufficient illumination throughout. In multiple dwellings, landlords maintain continuously illuminated exit and directional signs with block letters at least six inches high (or 4½ inches for internally illuminated signs) 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.
Section 245-33 gives tenants in Sleepy Hollow the right to live in a dwelling where electrical wiring and equipment is safely installed, grounded, and free from hazards, and where adequate lighting with a near-entrance switch is provided. If electrical conditions in a rental unit appear unsafe—such as exposed wiring, missing overcurrent protection, or non-functioning exit signs in a multiple dwelling—tenants may report these conditions to the local code enforcement or housing authority responsible for enforcing Chapter 245. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document concerns and what remedies may be available under the local housing code.
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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