Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 321-35
Electrical
Operative Text
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 lighting 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 over-current 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. The 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. (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.
Great Neck Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-35 establishes comprehensive electrical safety standards for residential buildings, covering everything from wiring installation and grounding to lighting and exit signage. Electrical systems must be installed to accepted standards, protected against overcurrent, and kept free of fire and shock hazards. Multiple dwellings must also maintain illuminated exit and directional signs with specific lettering requirements whenever the building is occupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 321 § 321-35, compliant property operators ensure that all electrical wiring and equipment is properly secured, grounded, and protected by appropriately rated overcurrent devices, and that any equipment producing arcs or sparks is enclosed or isolated from combustible materials. Residential units are wired for adequate illumination, with a light switch near each dwelling unit's entrance, and the electrical system is connected to a sufficient power source. In multiple dwellings, operators maintain illuminated exit and directional signs with block letters at least six inches high (or 4½ inches for internally illuminated signs) at all times 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 321-35 of the Great Neck Code of Ordinances gives residents a basis to expect safe, properly maintained electrical systems in their homes, including adequate lighting and clearly marked, illuminated exit signs in multi-unit buildings. If electrical wiring appears unsecured, ungrounded, or otherwise hazardous, or if exit signs are missing or unlit, these conditions may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants who observe such conditions can document them, notify their landlord in writing, and consider reaching out to the local code enforcement or housing authority, or a tenant-rights organization, to understand available remedies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation