NYC Administrative Code

§ 27-2046.3 — Safety devices for certain electrical outlets required.

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What is NYC AC § 27-2046.3?

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This section mandates that owners of multiple dwellings install and maintain protective caps, covers, or other safety devices over electrical outlets in public areas, with certain exceptions. Non-compliance may result in a class A violation. Applies to owners of multiple dwellings.

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§ 27-2046.3 Safety devices for certain electrical outlets required.

AC § 27-2046.3

a. The owner of a multiple dwelling shall install and maintain protective caps, covers or other safety devices over electrical outlets in the public parts of such multiple dwelling, except that (1) such devices shall not be required in public parts used exclusively for mechanical equipment or storage purposes, and (2) such devices shall not be required for electrical outlets that are listed tamper-resistant receptacles in accordance with the New York city electrical code. b. An owner who fails to install or maintain protective caps, covers or other safety devices in accordance with this section shall be liable for a class A violation. (L.L. 2015/039, 5/6/2015, eff. 9/3/2015)

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