Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-58
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A. Installation and maintenance generally. 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. B. Securing. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted. C. Installation in damp locations, etc. Electrical wiring and equipment installed in damp or in 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. D. Protection against excessive current. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be protected against excessive current by properly rated overcurrent devices. E. Grounding. 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. F. Equipment emitting sparks. Electrical equipment which in ordinary operation produces arcs or sparks shall be enclosed unless separated and isolated from all combustible material. G. Location of service equipment and overcurrent protection devices. Service equipment and overcurrent protection devices shall be installed and maintained in a readily accessible location. H. Electric outlets required. Every habitable room of every dwelling shall contain at least two (2) separate and remote outlets, one (1) of which may be a ceiling or wall-type electric light fixture. In kitchens, three (3) separate and remote wall-type electric convenience outlets or two (2) such convenience outlets and one (1) ceiling or wall-type electric light fixture shall be provided. Every public hall, water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room or furnace room shall contain at least one (1) electric light fixture. In addition to the electric light fixture in every bathroom and laundry room, there shall be provided at least one (1) electric outlet.
Section 147-58 of Spring Valley's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline standards for electrical wiring and equipment in dwellings. It requires that wiring be safely installed, properly secured, appropriately rated for its environment, protected against overcurrent, and grounded or insulated against high-voltage hazards. The provision also sets minimum outlet and light fixture counts for habitable rooms, kitchens, hallways, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and furnace rooms.
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Under § 147-58, compliant property operators ensure that all electrical wiring and equipment is installed to accepted standards, firmly mounted, and kept free of conditions that could ignite combustible materials or create electrical hazards. Operators serving damp, wet, or high-temperature areas use equipment rated for those environments, and they keep service panels and overcurrent devices in readily accessible locations. Each habitable room is equipped with at least two outlets, kitchens with at least three outlets or the equivalent combination, and utility and sanitary spaces with the required light fixtures and outlets as specified in § 147-58H.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 147-58 gives tenants a basis to identify potential code deficiencies, such as unsecured wiring, inaccessible electrical panels, or fewer outlets than the minimums required in habitable rooms and kitchens. Tenants who observe conditions that may not meet these standards can document them and report concerns to Spring Valley's local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how a violation of § 147-58 might be raised in a housing proceeding or complaint process.
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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