Alden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 235 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 235-20
Fire protection
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A. The manufactured home shall be subject to fire prevention ordinances which may be adopted by the Town. B. Manufactured home parks shall be kept free of litter, rubbish and other flammable materials. C. Portable fire extinguishers of a type approved by the fire prevention authority shall be kept in service buildings and at all other locations designated by such fire prevention authority and shall be maintained in good operating condition. D. Fires shall be made only in stoves, incinerators and other equipment intended for such purposes. E. Fire hydrants. (1) Fire hydrants shall be installed if the park water supply system is capable of serving them in accordance with all county and state and requirements. (2) Fire hydrants, if provided, shall be located within 500 feet of any manufactured home, service building or other structure of the park.
Alden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 235 § 235-20 establishes fire safety standards for manufactured home parks in the Town of Alden. The rule requires that parks remain clear of litter and flammable debris, that approved portable fire extinguishers be maintained at designated locations, and that open fires be confined to proper equipment such as stoves or incinerators. Where the park's water supply can support them, fire hydrants must be installed and placed within 500 feet of any home, service building, or other structure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks subject to Alden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 235 § 235-20 generally maintain ongoing housekeeping programs to keep common areas free of litter, rubbish, and flammable materials. Compliant park managers ensure that portable fire extinguishers bearing approval from the local fire prevention authority are stocked at service buildings and any other locations that authority designates, and that all extinguishers are kept in good working order. Where the park's water system has sufficient capacity, operators coordinate installation of fire hydrants positioned so that no manufactured home or structure is more than 500 feet away, in line with applicable county and state requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured home parks in Alden benefit from the fire safety protections established under ch. 235 § 235-20, which obligates park management—not tenants—to maintain fire extinguishers, clear flammable debris, and ensure proper fire hydrant placement where feasible. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards, such as missing or expired extinguishers or accumulations of rubbish, they may report those conditions to the Town of Alden's code enforcement office or the applicable fire prevention authority. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how local fire code violations may relate to habitability concerns or other protections available under New York law.
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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