Garden City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-33
Electrical
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A. General requirements. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed and maintained in conformity with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. 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. Electrical wiring system shall be connected to an adequate source of supply. (2) There shall be a switch or other means of controlling a light in each dwelling unit near the point of entrance of 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 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.
Garden City Code § 127-33 establishes electrical and lighting standards for residential buildings. All electrical wiring and equipment must meet New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code requirements, and every dwelling unit must have adequate artificial lighting with a conveniently located entrance switch. Multiple dwellings are also required to display illuminated exit and directional signs meeting specific size and wording standards whenever the building is occupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 127-33, compliant residential property operators ensure that all electrical systems are installed and maintained in accordance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and connected to an adequate power source. Operators also verify that each dwelling unit has a light switch near its entrance and that all common areas have sufficient illumination for their intended use. In multiple dwellings, operators keep properly worded exit and directional signs—with letters at least six inches high, or 4½ inches for internally illuminated signs—continuously lit whenever the building is occupied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 127-33 of the Garden City Code gives residents a basis to expect that their building's electrical systems, lighting, and exit signage meet established safety standards. If a dwelling unit lacks a functioning entrance light switch, has inadequate illumination, or if exit signs in a multiple dwelling are missing or unlit, these conditions may constitute code violations. Tenants who observe such conditions can document them and report them to the Garden City building or code enforcement office, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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