Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 151 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 151-80
Electrical equipment
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A. Installation. All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe and approved manner. B. Receptacles. Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain at least two separate and remote receptacle outlets. Every laundry area shall contain at least one grounded-type receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit interrupter. Every bathroom shall contain at least one receptacle. Any new bathroom receptacle outlet shall have ground fault circuit interrupter protection. C. Lighting fixtures. Every public hall, interior stairway, toilet room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, boiler room and furnace room shall contain at least one electric lighting fixture.
Section 151-80 of Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 151 establishes minimum standards for electrical equipment in dwellings. All wiring, appliances, and electrical equipment must be safely installed and maintained. Habitable rooms must have at least two separate outlet receptacles, laundry areas require at least one grounded or GFCI-protected outlet, and every bathroom must have at least one receptacle with GFCI protection on any new installation. Common areas including hallways, stairways, kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms must each contain at least one electric lighting fixture.
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Operators of residential properties in Amherst should ensure that all electrical systems comply with the installation and maintenance standards set out in § 151-80 of Chapter 151. A compliant property generally has at least two receptacle outlets in each habitable room, grounded or GFCI-protected outlets in laundry areas, and GFCI protection on any new bathroom receptacle outlets. Shared and utility spaces—such as hallways, stairways, kitchens, bathrooms, boiler rooms, and furnace rooms—each have at least one functioning electric lighting fixture in place.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 151-80 of Amherst's Code of Ordinances Chapter 151, tenants are entitled to a dwelling with safely maintained electrical equipment, adequate outlet receptacles in living spaces, and proper lighting in common and utility areas. If a unit appears to lack the required outlets, GFCI protection, or lighting fixtures, tenants may report the condition to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Amherst. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document deficiencies and what remedies may be available under local housing codes.
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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