Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-100
Electrical wiring and equipment
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A. Every residential building, dwelling unit and rooming unit shall be provided with an adequate electrical service, properly connected to an adequate source of electric power. B. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed and maintained so as not to be a potential source of ignition of combustible materials or a potential source of electrical hazard. C. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted. D. Electrical wiring and equipment in damp or wet locations or exposed to explosive or flammable gases or to excessive temperatures shall be of a type approved for the purpose and location. E. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be protected against excessive current by properly rated overcurrent devices. F. Electrical service equipment and over-current protection devices shall be installed in readily accessible locations, and access to such locations shall be kept unobstructed. G. 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. H. Electrical equipment that in ordinary operation produces arcs or sparks shall be enclosed, unless separated and isolated from all combustible materials. I. Flexible cord shall not be run through holes in walls, ceilings or floors or through doorways, windows or similar openings or attached to building surfaces or concealed behind building walls or above ceilings or under floors or floor coverings. J. Defective wiring and equipment shall be repaired or replaced.
Section 54-100 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances establishes comprehensive standards for electrical wiring and equipment in residential buildings, dwelling units, and rooming units. The rule requires that electrical systems be adequately powered, properly installed, safely grounded, protected from overcurrent, and kept accessible for inspection. It also prohibits hazardous practices such as running flexible cords through walls or concealing them behind building surfaces, and mandates that defective wiring or equipment be repaired or replaced.
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Under § 54-100, compliant residential property operators ensure that all electrical wiring and equipment is properly installed, firmly secured, and maintained in a safe condition throughout every dwelling and rooming unit. Operators generally keep electrical service panels and overcurrent protection devices in readily accessible, unobstructed locations, and use only approved equipment in damp, wet, or high-temperature environments. Routine inspections that identify defective wiring or improper flexible cord use — such as cords run through walls or concealed above ceilings — are addressed promptly through repair or replacement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-100 gives residents of Pelham the right to occupy a dwelling with electrical systems that are safe, properly maintained, and free from hazards such as exposed defective wiring or improperly routed flexible cords. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards — such as inaccessible electrical panels, ungrounded equipment, or unrepaired wiring — they may report the concern to the appropriate Pelham municipal code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options may be available when electrical conditions in a rental unit appear to fall short of the requirements in § 54-100.
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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