East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-8
Emergency lighting
Operative Text
A. Emergency lighting shall: (1) Be provided in multiple dwellings (11 units or more) to illuminate adequately passenger elevators and exits. (2) Be designed and installed so as to permit occupants to make their way safely out of the building in the event of failure of the normal lighting. (3) Be furnished through an independent electrical wiring system supplied from a main source, and from an auxiliary source. B. Means shall be provided for automatically transferring the emergency lighting and power supply from the main source to the auxiliary source within 15 seconds in the event of failure of the main source.
East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-8 requires that residential buildings with 11 or more units maintain emergency lighting systems capable of illuminating elevators and exit paths whenever normal lighting fails. The system must run on independent wiring connected to both a primary and a backup power source. If the main power source fails, the system must automatically switch to the auxiliary source within 15 seconds.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings with 11 or more units in East Rochester are expected to install and maintain emergency lighting that meets the specifications of ch. 157 § 157-8, including coverage of passenger elevators and all exit routes. Compliant operators typically ensure the wiring is fully independent from standard building circuits and that both a main and auxiliary power source are in place and functional. Regular testing of the automatic transfer mechanism — which must activate within 15 seconds of a main-source failure — is a common practice among operators seeking to stay in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in East Rochester buildings with 11 or more units have an interest in knowing that ch. 157 § 157-8 entitles them to functioning emergency lighting along exit paths and in elevators. If emergency lighting appears to be absent, broken, or slow to activate during a power interruption, residents may consider documenting the condition and reporting it to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are available, including how a code violation might 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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