Electrical outlet covers in public parts of multiple dwellings required

Local Law No. 39 was amended on May 6, 2015 to enact legislation requiring multiple dwellings to install covers over electrical outlets in public parts.

The provisions provide for a class A violation should an owner fail to install safety covers as outlined in the law. Read Local Law No. 39 by clicking this link.

Owners should take note that the law states that this provision takes effect 120 days after its enactment.