Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-28
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 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. D. Satellite dishes. (1) The installation of satellite dishes shall be limited to the highest primary roof. (2) The installation of satellite dishes next to windows, on the side of the structure, on porch roofs, on railings, on the ground, or on any accessory structure is prohibited. (3) Any satellite dishes that are not in use or which the Building Inspector has determined are no longer in use are to be removed at the owner's expense within 30 days of either the date which the satellite dish ceased to be in use or notification by the Building Inspector that the satellite dish has been determined to no longer be in use and is to be removed.
Mount Kisco Code ch. 72 § 72-28 establishes comprehensive standards for electrical systems and related equipment in residential buildings. It requires that wiring, lighting, grounding, and overcurrent protection all meet accepted safety standards, that common areas and dwelling units have adequate illumination and accessible controls, and that multi-unit buildings display properly worded and continuously illuminated exit and directional signs. The section also restricts where satellite dishes may be installed and requires removal of unused dishes within 30 days of disuse or notice from the Building Inspector.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Mount Kisco Code ch. 72 § 72-28 generally keep all electrical wiring and equipment properly secured, grounded, and protected by correctly rated overcurrent devices, and ensure that service panels remain readily accessible. Compliant operators maintain adequate lighting throughout residential buildings, install entrance-area light switches in each dwelling unit, and keep exit and directional signs continuously illuminated whenever the building is occupied. Regarding satellite dishes, operators typically limit installations to the highest primary roof, promptly remove any dishes that fall out of use, and respond within the 30-day window if the Building Inspector issues a removal notice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in buildings covered by Mount Kisco Code ch. 72 § 72-28 have an interest in safe, properly maintained electrical systems, adequate lighting in their units and common areas, and clearly marked, illuminated exit signs in multi-unit buildings. If electrical hazards, inadequate lighting, or missing exit signage are observed, tenants may report these conditions to the Mount Kisco Building Department, which has authority to inspect and enforce the provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document conditions and what remedies may be available under local housing code enforcement processes.
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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