Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-57

(a) General requirements:
(1) Adequate electrical service shall be provided to meet occupancy load.
a. The service size shall be computed using the basic standards set forth in NFPA 70 (National Electric Code.)
(2) Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed in accordance with the most current NFPA 70 (National Electric Code), and be maintained so as not to be a potential source of ignition of combustible or hazardous substances, materials or devices, or a potential source of electrical hazard.
(3) All electrical circuits shall be balanced properly.
(4) The panel box and circuits shall be properly identified.
(5) All old service equipment/wires not utilized shall be removed.
(6) All dwelling units shall have a minimum of two (2) appliance circuits, (except as hereafter provided for structures issued a certificate of compliance between June 1, 1975 and March 1, 1979), connected to the receptacle outlets located in the kitchen/kitchenette area or other area where food is processed or prepared.
a. Where outlets in these areas contain receptacle outlets or circuits other than appliance circuits, those appliance receptacle outlets in these areas shall be distinctively identified as appliance outlets.
(7) Electrical wiring and equipment shall be firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted.
(8) Electrical wiring and equipment installed in damp or wet locations or where exposed to explosive or flammable gases, dust, fibers or flyings, or to excessive temperatures, shall be of a type approved for the purpose and location.
(9) Electrical wiring and equipment shall be protected against excessive current by properly rated and installed overcurrent devices.
(10) 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 lightening or other causes.
(11) Electrical equipment which in normal operation produces arcs, sparks or excessive heat, shall be enclosed or separated and isolated from all combustible substances.
(12) Service equipment and overcurrent protection devices shall be installed and maintained in a readily accessible location.
(13) Overcurrent protective devices shall be maintained in safe operating condition, in an accessible location and shall not be locked or fastened in the "on" position.
(14) Grounding of electrical wiring and equipment shall be maintained to provide protection against fire or shock hazards.
(15) All surface metal raceway and attached outlets shall be properly grounded.
(16) All electrical openings shall be provided with covers or plates.
(17) Flexible cord and non-metallic extension cords shall not be used in place of permanent fixed wiring and the temporary use thereof shall be kept to a minimum. It is prohibited to use extension cords to power common household appliances or permanently installed extension lights. Likewise, they may not be run through holes in walls, ceilings or floors; or run through doorways, windows or similar openings; or attached to building surfaces or concealed behind walls or above ceilings or under floors or floor coverings.
(18) Every bathroom and half bathroom shall contain at least one (1) wall mounted receptacle outlet with a grounding type receptacle installed. Receptacle outlets that are an integral part of medicine cabinets and/or light fixtures shall not be counted as this required outlet, and all such outlets, must be properly grounded or removed. All new outlets shall be installed in conformance with NFPA 70 (National Electric Code).
(19) All electrical equipment (receptacle outlets, light fixtures, switches, etc.) shall be maintained in serviceable condition, clean and free of excessive dust, paint, grease or other contaminants.
(20) All exposed wiring shall be maintained enclosed or protected according to applicable generally accepted standards.
a. Knob and tube conductors may be retained in exposed basement, cellar or attic areas if they are deemed adequate in accordance with the following:
1. The insulation of all conductors shall be pliable and free of nicks, gouges and missing sections.
2. The conductors shall be separated from other lighting and power conductors, conduit, piping, ducting or other conductive materials by a minimum of two (2) inches or have the appropriate sleeving installed.
3. The conductors shall not be installed in walls or hollow spaces filled with weatherization or other insulation materials.
4. The conductors shall not have been altered in any way.
b. All knob and tube conductors not meeting this criteria shall be removed and those affected areas rewired in conformance with the NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code).
(b) Artificial lighting:
(1) Habitable and occupied space shall be provided with electric light installed and controlled in conformance with the use of that space.
(2) Common areas in buildings and other structures shall be provided with electric light. Such lighting shall conform to the following:
a. A sufficient number of lighting fixtures shall be provided so that a twenty (20) foot-candle (20 lum. sq. ft.) light intensity, as measured at the floor, is dispersed evenly throughout the common area.
b. Artificial lighting shall be installed so as to avoid glare and objectionable shadow.
(3) All 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. Each electric wiring system shall be connected to an adequate source of supply.
(4) There shall be a switch or other means for controlling a light in each dwelling unit near the points of entrance to such unit.
(5) All common areas, hatchways, stairways, interior and exterior landings, foyers and hallways shall be provided with adequate artificial lighting controlled in conformance with generally accepted standards.
(6) Kitchen, bathroom and required hallway lighting fixtures shall be switched from wall mounted switches.
(c) Minimum standards--One and two-family structures. The aforesaid electrical requirements contained in subsections (a) and (b) shall be used as the minimum standards for inspecting and approving electrical systems in existing structures in the instances of:
(1) Voluntary permit applications;
(2) Inspection of one-family and two-family structures pursuant to complaints and/or referrals;
(3) The rehabilitation/remodeling of one-family and two-family structures not requiring the issuance of a certificate of occupancy; and
(4) The inspection of one-family and two-family structures for purposes of issuing a certificate of adequacy.
(d) Minimum standards--Multiple dwellings, structures of mixed-use and substantial rehabilitation. In addition to the requirements contained in subsections (a) and (b) above, the following electrical requirements shall be used as the minimum standards for inspecting and approving electrical systems in existing structures in the instances of:
(1) Certificate of compliance applications;
(2) Inspection of all multiple dwellings and structures of mixed-use pursuant to complaints, referrals, rehabilitation applications; and
(3) The rehabilitation of residential structures requiring the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Minimum Standards (1)
Adequate receptacle outlets shall be installed in all spaces, as determined by the division of code enforcement. Some guidelines are as follows:
a. A minimum of three (3) receptacle outlets in every habitable space at least eight (8) by ten (10) feet in size. These rooms may require more receptacle outlets depending on the room size and configuration.
b. Basements, cellars, attics, crawl spaces, hallways, and roof areas where mechanical equipment is installed shall have adequate receptacle outlets as necessary to eliminate the use of extension cords for lighting and power.
c. Kitchens/kitchenettes shall have adequate receptacle outlets to utilize appliances without extension cords or multiple outlet attachments.
d. All new outlets installed to meet the requirements of this section shall be installed in conformance with the NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code).
(2) All habitable space shall be provided with artificial light.
a. Switched receptacle outlets and/or fixtures with integral pull switches or twist type switches are acceptable in bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms with no entrance doors, dens, and other spaces except kitchens and bathrooms.
(e) Minimum standards-- Structures issued a certificate of compliance between June 1, 1975 and March 1, 1979 should be inspected for conformance with subsections (a) and (b) above and with the following:
(1) Adequate receptacle outlets in all spaces as determined by the division of code enforcement guidelines.
a. A minimum of three (3) receptacle outlets in every habitable space eight (8) by ten (10) feet.
(2) A minimum of one (1) appliance circuit to the kitchen (no greater than four (4) receptacle outlets may be connected to this circuit).
(f) Minimum standards--Existing commercial structures. In addition to the requirements contained in subsections (a) and (b) above, the following shall be used as the minimum standards for inspecting and approving electrical systems in existing commercial structures in the instances of:
(1) Certificate of occupancy applications.
(2) Certificate of inspection applications.
(3) Rehabilitation/remodeling with or without an issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
(4) All complaint/referral inspections.
(5) All voluntary permit applications to change the electrical service.
Minimum Standards (1)
Services less than sixty (60) amperes shall not be permitted.
(2) Adequate receptacle outlets shall be provided in all occupiable space.
(3) All electrical circuits shall be utilized in conformance with their over current protection.
(4) There shall be no greater than ten (10) receptacle outlets installed on each fifteen (15) ampere branch circuit or no greater than thirteen (13) receptacle outlets installed on each twenty (20) ampere branch circuit.
(5) All artificial lighting fixtures in occupiable space shall be switched from wall mounted switches.
a. Lighting for storage rooms, crawl spaces and basement areas removed from stairways, may be switched by fixtures with an integral pull switch.
(6) Switches controlling artificial lighting where accessible to other than authorized persons shall be guarded against operation by appropriate means.