Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 148-28
Electrical systems
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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 ignition of combustible material or 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 over-current 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 signals, 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 148-28 of Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 148 establishes comprehensive standards for electrical systems in residential buildings. It requires that wiring and equipment be safely installed, properly secured, grounded, and protected against overcurrent, fire, and electrical hazards. The provision also mandates adequate artificial lighting throughout dwelling units and, in multiple dwellings, properly worded and continuously illuminated exit and directional signs whenever the building is occupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 148-28, compliant property operators generally ensure that all electrical wiring and equipment meets accepted installation standards, is firmly mounted, and is protected by properly rated overcurrent devices. Operators of multiple dwellings also maintain continuously illuminated exit and directional signs with block letters at least six inches high (or 4½ inches for internally illuminated signs), visible from the approach to exits. Routine inspections of service equipment, accessible overcurrent protection devices, and entrance-area light switches in each dwelling unit are part of standard maintenance practice under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 148-28 gives residents of Brewster rental properties the right to expect safe, code-compliant electrical systems, adequate lighting in all spaces of their dwelling unit, and properly illuminated exit signage in multiple dwellings. If electrical hazards, inadequate lighting, or missing exit signs are observed, tenants may document the conditions and report them to the local code enforcement or housing inspection authority responsible for enforcing Chapter 148. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand the range of options available, including how a landlord's failure to comply with § 148-28 may be raised in relevant proceedings.
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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