Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 151 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 151-79
Electrical facilities
Operative Text
A. Facilities required. Every occupied building shall be provided with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of this section and § 151-80 . B. Service. The size and usage of appliances and equipment shall serve as a basis for determining the need for additional facilities in accordance with NFPA 70. Every dwelling and structure shall be served by a main service that is sized properly and is installed in a manner that provides safe electrical power to all of the electrical appliances and equipment in use therein. C. Electrical system hazards. Where it is found that the electrical system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the code official shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard.
Section 151-79 of the Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances requires that every occupied building maintain an electrical system that is properly sized, safely installed, and compliant with NFPA 70 standards. The main electrical service must be adequate to handle all appliances and equipment in use within the structure. When a code official identifies hazards such as inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient outlets, faulty wiring, or deterioration, the provision authorizes the official to order those defects corrected.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 151-79, compliant property operators ensure that each occupied building's electrical system is sized and installed in accordance with NFPA 70 and capable of safely serving all appliances and equipment on the premises. Operators generally conduct periodic assessments of electrical infrastructure to identify deterioration, improper fusing, or insufficient outlets before a code inspection surfaces these issues. When a code official identifies a hazard under this section, prompt correction of the cited defects is the standard response expected of a property owner or manager.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 151-79 establishes a right for occupants to live in buildings with electrical systems that are safe, properly sized, and free from hazards such as faulty wiring, improper fusing, or deterioration. If a tenant observes conditions that may constitute an electrical hazard, they may report those conditions to the Amherst code enforcement office, which has authority under this provision to require the property owner to correct defects. Tenants can also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what documentation to gather and what additional remedies may be available under New York law.
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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