Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-157
Duplex receptacles and fixtures
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(a) Every habitable room shall have a minimum of duplex receptacles and fixtures properly connected to a source of electrical power (as required by Section 12-122 ) as follows: Type of Room Duplex Receptacles or Duplex Receptacles and Fixtures Bedrooms: Up to 200 square feet 2 1 1 Up to 300 square feet 3 2 1 Kitchen — 2 1 Bathroom — 1 1 Living room 4 3 1 Dining room 2 1 1 (b) At least one duplex receptacle in a kitchen shall be not less than 20 amperes. (c) Where more than one duplex receptacle is required, they shall not be installed or maintained closer to one another 12 linear feet.
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-157 establishes minimum electrical outlet and fixture requirements for every habitable room in a dwelling. The number of required duplex receptacles varies by room type and, in the case of bedrooms, by square footage — ranging from one receptacle in a bathroom to four in a living room. Additionally, at least one kitchen receptacle must be rated at no less than 20 amperes, and where multiple receptacles are required, they must be spaced at least 12 linear feet apart from one another.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Poughkeepsie generally ensure that each habitable room meets the specific duplex receptacle and fixture counts set out in § 12-157, cross-referenced with § 12-122 for proper electrical connection standards. Compliant landlords verify that kitchen circuits include at least one 20-ampere duplex receptacle and that required outlets are spaced no closer than 12 linear feet apart. Routine inspections of electrical installations in bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, and dining rooms help confirm ongoing compliance with these room-by-room minimums.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-157, tenants are entitled to a minimum number of properly connected electrical receptacles and fixtures in each habitable room of their dwelling. If a unit appears to lack the required outlets — for example, fewer than two duplex receptacles in a bedroom under 200 square feet, or no 20-ampere kitchen outlet — tenants may document the conditions and consider reporting the issue to the local code enforcement or housing inspection authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Poughkeepsie's housing code can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available to them.
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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