Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-184
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A. Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with at least one fifteen-amp circuit; such circuit shall not be shared with another dwelling unit. B. Every habitable room and kitchen shall contain at least two separate wall duplex electric convenience outlets, remote from each other, and one supplied wall or ceiling electric light fixture. However, in lieu of a wall or ceiling fixture, an additional wall duplex electric convenience outlet is acceptable. C. The artificial lighting equipment shall provide a minimum of one watt per square foot of floor area. D. Every nonhabitable room, including bathrooms, shower rooms, water-closet rooms and compartments, shall be supplied with at least one permanently installed ceiling or wall electric light fixture and one wall electric convenience outlet. E. Temporary wiring or extension cords shall not be used as permanent wiring. F. Convenient switches for turning on one light in each room or passageway shall be located so as to permit the area ahead to be lighted. Such switches shall be of such design as to avoid danger of electrical hazard. G. 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 245-184 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum electrical and artificial lighting standards for dwelling units. Each unit must have its own dedicated fifteen-amp circuit, and every habitable room and kitchen must have at least two wall outlets and one light fixture, with lighting equipment providing at least one watt per square foot. Nonhabitable rooms such as bathrooms must also have a permanently installed light fixture and at least one outlet, and temporary wiring or extension cords may not serve as permanent wiring. Switches must be positioned so that occupants can illuminate a space before entering it, including a switch near each unit's entrance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Sleepy Hollow should ensure that every dwelling unit complies with the electrical infrastructure requirements set out in § 245-184, including a dedicated fifteen-amp circuit that is not shared between units. Compliant operators typically verify that each habitable room and kitchen contains at least two wall duplex outlets and one permanent light fixture—or an additional outlet in lieu of a fixture—and that lighting capacity meets the one-watt-per-square-foot minimum. Routine inspections generally include confirming that no extension cords are used as permanent wiring and that switches are properly positioned near room entrances and unit entry points to meet the safety standards of § 245-184.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 245-184 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances, tenants are entitled to dwelling units with dedicated electrical circuits, adequate permanent lighting and outlets in every room, and switches placed for safe, convenient use. If a unit appears to lack these features—such as missing permanent fixtures, shared circuits, or reliance on extension cords as permanent wiring—tenants may have grounds to raise these conditions as a housing code violation with the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sleepy Hollow's housing code can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what complaint processes may be available under § 245-184.
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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