North Attleborough, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 363 § 363-8
Pollution control requirements (North Attleborough Mobile Home Parks)
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A. Where an existing public sewer is to be utilized, the applicant shall present such evidence as will show that such utilization is acceptable to and approved by the Board of Public Works of the Town of North Attleborough. B. When a sewerage system is proposed which involves a discharge into the waters under the control of the commonwealth, the applicant shall present such evidence as will show that his waste treatment system is approved by the appropriate department of the commonwealth. Notwithstanding such approval, the Board of Health may impose certain reasonable conditions, predicated upon special and local conditions, upon the installation of such system. C. All mobile homes serviced by external fuel oil tanks shall have their said tanks properly stabilized to conform to current state code within three years. The park owners will provide the concrete pads for the oil tanks prior to the three-year time limit. (1) Upon visual inspection by the mobile park owner or manager, a repair or replacement of a fuel system may be determined upon written notice received by the tenant. In the absence of an emergency, the tenant shall have 30 days after receipt of such notice to complete the repair or replacement. (2) At the request of the mobile park owner or manager, an official fuel oil tank inspection by the Health Agent and/or the Fire Department shall be made. Upon inspection, a repair or replacement to said tank can be ordered by the Board of Health if the fuel oil tank is or may result in leaking or spilling. Said repair or replacement shall be completed within 30 days after the order by the Board of Health. D. A variance procedure shall be made available through the Board of Health in the event the tenant notifies the Board of Health, in writing, within seven days that the inspection process was in error and/or that the tenant has good cause to be granted more than 30 days to complete the repair or replacement. This process will not be used to extend the existing time limits of the above Subsection C .
North Attleborough, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 363 § 363-8 establishes pollution control requirements for mobile home parks, covering sewer connections, waste treatment systems, and fuel oil tank safety. Existing public sewer connections must be approved by the Board of Public Works, and any discharge into commonwealth waters must be approved by the appropriate state department. Fuel oil tanks serving mobile homes must be stabilized on concrete pads within three years, and when a tank is found to be leaking or at risk of leaking, repairs or replacements must be completed within 30 days of an official order from the Board of Health.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 363 § 363-8, park owners and managers are generally responsible for providing concrete pads for external fuel oil tanks before the three-year stabilization deadline. When a visual inspection reveals a fuel system issue, compliant operators typically issue written notice to the affected tenant, allowing 30 days for the repair or replacement to be completed absent an emergency. Operators may also request an official fuel oil tank inspection by the Health Agent and/or Fire Department, which can trigger a formal Board of Health repair order if a tank is found to be leaking or poses a spill risk.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under CH. 363 § 363-8, tenants in North Attleborough mobile home parks have certain procedural rights when fuel oil tank repairs or replacements are ordered. If a tenant believes an inspection was conducted in error, or has good cause to need more than 30 days to complete a required repair or replacement, they may request a variance by notifying the Board of Health in writing within seven days of the inspection. Tenants who believe their rights under this provision have not been respected may consider contacting the North Attleborough Board of Health or a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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