Alden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 235 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 235-19
Fuel supply and storage
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A. Natural gas system. (1) Natural gas piping systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable codes and regulations governing such systems. (2) Each manufactured home lot provided with piped gas shall have an approved manual shutoff valve installed upstream of the gas outlet. The outlet shall be equipped with an approved cap to prevent accidental discharge of gas when the outlet is not in use. B. Liquefied petroleum gas systems. (1) Liquefied petroleum gas systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable codes and regulations governing such systems. (2) Systems shall be provided with safety devices to relieve excessive pressures and shall be arranged so that the discharge terminates at a safe location. (3) Systems shall have at least one accessible means for shutting off gas. Such means shall be maintained in effective operating condition. (4) All liquefied petroleum gas piping outside of the manufactured home shall be well supported and protected against mechanical injury. Undiluted liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form shall not be conveyed through piping equipment and systems in manufactured homes. (5) Liquefied petroleum gas containers installed on a manufactured home lot shall be securely but not permanently fastened to prevent accidental overturning. Such containers shall not be less than 12 nor more than 60 United States gallons' gross capacity. (6) No liquefied petroleum gas vessel shall be stored or located inside or beneath any storage cabinet, carport, manufactured home or any other structure, unless such installations are approved by the health authority. C. Fuel oil supply systems. (1) All fuel oil supply systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable codes and regulations governing such systems. (2) All piping from outside fuel storage tanks or cylinders to manufactured homes shall be permanently installed and securely fastened in place. (3) All fuel oil storage tanks or cylinders shall be securely fastened in place and shall not be located inside or beneath any manufactured home or less than five feet from any manufactured home exit. (4) Storage tanks located in areas subject to traffic shall be protected against physical damage.
Section 235-19 of Alden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 235 establishes safety requirements for fuel supply and storage systems in manufactured home communities. It covers natural gas piping, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems, and fuel oil supply systems, requiring each to be installed and maintained according to applicable codes. The rule sets specific standards for shutoff valves, pressure-relief devices, container sizing and anchoring, placement of storage tanks, and restrictions on where fuel vessels may be stored.
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Operators of manufactured home lots in Alden must ensure that all fuel systems covered under § 235-19 are installed and kept in working order in line with applicable codes. For natural gas, this generally means providing an approved manual shutoff valve and capped outlet on each piped lot. For LPG and fuel oil systems, compliant operators typically verify that containers and tanks are properly anchored, sized within permitted limits, equipped with safety and shutoff devices, and positioned away from structures and exits as the section specifies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 235-19 gives residents of manufactured home lots in Alden the benefit of enforceable fuel-safety standards, including requirements for shutoff valves, pressure-relief devices, and safe placement of fuel containers. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to fall short of these standards—such as unsecured tanks, missing shutoff valves, or improperly stored fuel vessels—they may report concerns to the local code enforcement or health authority referenced in the provision. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing agencies can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what complaint processes may be available.
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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