Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 156-29
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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 purposes and location. (4) Electrical wiring and equipment shall be protected against excessive current by properly rated overcurrent 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 system 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 signs, 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 direction 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 156-29 of Fallsburg's Code of Ordinances establishes comprehensive electrical safety standards for residential buildings, covering wiring installation, equipment maintenance, lighting, and exit signage. The rule requires that all electrical systems be safely installed, properly grounded, and protected against overcurrent, while also mandating adequate artificial lighting in every dwelling unit and illuminated exit signs in multi-family buildings. These requirements are designed to reduce fire hazards, electrical dangers, and risks to occupants navigating the building.
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Operators of residential properties in Fallsburg must ensure that all electrical wiring and equipment covered under § 156-29 is installed to accepted standards, kept free of hazards, and accessible for inspection — including overcurrent protection devices and service equipment. Compliant property managers also verify that each dwelling unit has a light switch near its entrance, that all spaces are adequately illuminated, and that multi-dwelling buildings display properly worded, continuously illuminated exit and directional signs. Routine inspections of electrical systems, grounding, and signage are among the practices associated with maintaining compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 156-29, tenants in Fallsburg residential buildings have a right to safe, properly maintained electrical systems, adequate lighting in their dwelling units, and functioning exit signage in multi-dwelling buildings. If electrical wiring appears hazardous, lighting is inadequate, or exit signs are missing or unlit, these conditions may constitute violations of this provision that can be reported to the local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document conditions and what complaint or enforcement options may be available.
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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