Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 238-25
Electrical wiring and equipment
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A. 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. B. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted. C. 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. D. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be protected against excessive current by properly rated overcurrent devices. E. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be grounded or otherwise protected by insulation, isolation or guarding so as to minimize the danger of high voltage from lightning or other causes. F. Electrical equipment, which in ordinary operation produces arcs or sparks, shall be enclosed unless separated and isolated from all combustible material. G. Service equipment and overcurrent protection devices shall be installed and maintained in a readily accessible location. H. The number of electrical outlets for each rooming unit and each dwelling unit shall be determined by Article 210 of the National Electrical Code. I. No fuse or circuit breaker panel shall be kept in a locked room or cellar so that access to such fuse or circuit breaker box may not be freely had in case of an emergency. J. In all rooming houses and boardinghouses, it shall be prohibited to store or use any portable cooking equipment, electrical or otherwise.
Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 § 238-25 establishes comprehensive standards for electrical wiring and equipment in residential properties. Wiring and devices must be properly installed, secured, grounded, and protected against overcurrent, and must not create fire or shock hazards. Fuse and circuit breaker panels must remain freely accessible at all times, and portable cooking equipment of any kind is prohibited in rooming houses and boardinghouses.
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Under § 238-25, compliant operators ensure that all electrical wiring and equipment meets generally accepted installation standards, is firmly mounted, and is rated appropriately for its environment—including damp, wet, or high-temperature locations. Overcurrent protection devices and service equipment are kept in readily accessible, unlocked locations, and the number of outlets in each unit conforms to Article 210 of the National Electrical Code. Operators of rooming houses and boardinghouses also enforce the prohibition on portable cooking equipment, whether electrical or otherwise, in those units.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 238-25 gives tenants in Patchogue a right to housing where electrical systems are safely installed, maintained, and accessible—including an unlocked fuse or circuit breaker panel that can be reached in an emergency. If electrical wiring appears unsafe, outlets are inadequate, or a panel is locked away, these conditions may constitute code violations 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 inspection processes may be available under local ordinances.
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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