Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-41
Electrical standards
Operative Text
A. General requirements. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed and maintained in conformity with the Electrical Code of the Town. A certificate issued by the Electrical Bureau of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters shall be presented as certification that such electrical wiring and equipment conforms to the provisions of the Electrical Code of the Town. 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 electrical 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.
Section 135-41 of Oyster Bay's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline electrical standards for residential properties. All electrical wiring and equipment must be installed and maintained in line with the Town's Electrical Code, with a certificate from the Electrical Bureau of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters serving as proof of compliance. Every residential building must be wired for electricity with adequate lighting throughout, and each dwelling unit must have a light switch or equivalent control located near its entrance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 135-41, compliant residential property operators ensure that all electrical wiring and equipment meets the Town of Oyster Bay's Electrical Code and that a valid certificate from the Electrical Bureau of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters is on file as documentation. Operators also verify that each dwelling unit is wired for adequate illumination suited to each space's intended use and that a light switch or equivalent control is installed near each unit's point of entry. Routine inspections and prompt maintenance of electrical systems are consistent with meeting the ongoing 'maintained in conformity' standard set out in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 135-41 gives residential tenants a basis to expect that their unit's electrical wiring and equipment will be properly installed, certified, and maintained according to the Town of Oyster Bay's Electrical Code. Tenants are also entitled to adequate lighting throughout their unit and a functioning light switch or control near the entrance to their dwelling. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met may consider documenting the conditions, contacting the Town of Oyster Bay's code enforcement office, or reaching out to a local 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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