Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-30
Electrical wiring and equipment
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A. General requirements. (1) Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed in conformity with generally accepted standards and maintained so as not to be a potential source of electrical hazard. (2) Electrical wiring and equipment shall be firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted. (3) 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. (4) Electrical wiring and equipment shall be protected against excessive current by properly rated overcurrent devices. (5) 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 lightning or other causes. (6) Electrical equipment which in ordinary operation produces arcs or sparks shall be enclosed unless separated and isolated from all combustion material. (7) Service equipment and overcurrent protection devices shall be installed and maintained in a readily accessible location. 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. Electric wiring systems 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. C. Exit and directional signs. (1) Exits in multiple dwellings shall be provided with exit and directional signs, visible from the approach to the exits, except that such signs shall not be required in those portions of a building which contain dwelling units only or in which exit from sleeping rooms is directly to the outside. (2) Directional signs shall be provided at locations from which the exit doorway is not readily discernible. (3) Such signs shall be worded in plainly legible block letters with the word EXIT for exit signs and the words TO EXIT with a suitable pointer or arrow indicating the direction of exit, for directional signs. Letters for signs shall be conspicuous, readily discernible and at least six inches high, except that for internally illuminated signs the height of such letters shall be at least 4 1/2 inches. (4) Exit and directional signs shall be illuminated either externally or internally by electric lights and shall be kept illuminated at all times when the building is occupied.
Section 93-30 of Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 93 establishes comprehensive standards for electrical wiring, equipment, and lighting in residential buildings. The provision requires that all electrical systems be safely installed, properly grounded, protected against overcurrent, and maintained free of hazards. It also mandates adequate artificial lighting throughout dwelling units, entrance-area light switches, and—in multiple dwellings—illuminated exit and directional signs that remain lit whenever the building is occupied.
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Property owners and managers operating under Waverly Code § 93-30 generally ensure that all electrical wiring and equipment meets accepted installation standards, is firmly secured, properly grounded, and protected by correctly rated overcurrent devices. Compliant operators also verify that each dwelling unit has a light switch near its entrance, that all spaces are adequately illuminated, and that multiple dwellings display properly worded, illuminated exit and directional signs at all required locations. Service equipment and overcurrent protection devices are kept in readily accessible locations and regularly inspected to confirm ongoing compliance with § 93-30's maintenance requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Waverly Code § 93-30, tenants in residential buildings are entitled to electrical systems that are safely installed and maintained, adequate lighting throughout their dwelling unit, and a light switch near the unit's entrance. In multiple dwellings, tenants can also expect properly illuminated exit and directional signs to be in place and lit whenever the building is occupied. Tenants who observe conditions that appear to fall short of these standards—such as exposed wiring, missing exit signs, or inadequate lighting—may consider documenting the issues and reaching out to the local code enforcement or housing authority, or contacting a tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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