Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 97 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 97-39
Fuel supply and storage
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A. Fuel oil supply systems. (1) General requirements. All fuel oil supply systems provided for mobile homes, service buildings and other structures shall be installed and maintained in conformity with the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code and generally accepted standards of NFPA. (2) Specific requirements. (a) All fuel oil tanks shall be placed not less than five feet from any exit. (b) Supports or standards for fuel storage tanks are to be of noncombustible material. B. Gas supply. (1) Natural. Natural gas piping systems installed in mobile home parks shall be maintained in conformity with utility company practices. (2) Liquefied gas. (a) Such system shall be provided with safety devices to relieve excessive pressures and shall be arranged so that the discharge terminates at a safe location. (b) Systems shall have at least one accessible means for shutting off gas. This means shall be located outside of individual mobile homes. (c) All liquid propane gas piping shall be well-supported and protected against mechanical injury. (d) Storage tanks shall not be fewer than 100 pounds and must be located not fewer than five feet from any exit.
Section 97-39 of Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 97 establishes safety standards for fuel oil and gas supply systems in mobile home parks. Fuel oil tanks must be placed at least five feet from any exit, and their supports must be made of noncombustible materials, with all installations conforming to the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code and NFPA standards. For gas systems, natural gas piping must follow utility company practices, while liquefied propane systems must include pressure-relief safety devices, an accessible exterior shutoff, protected piping, and storage tanks of no fewer than 100 pounds positioned at least five feet from any exit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks subject to Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances § 97-39 generally ensure that all fuel oil tanks are sited at least five feet from exits and mounted on noncombustible supports, with installations documented as conforming to the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code and NFPA standards. For liquefied propane systems, compliant park operators typically verify that pressure-relief devices are functional, that shutoff valves are accessible and located outside individual mobile homes, and that all piping is adequately supported and protected from mechanical damage. Routine inspection and maintenance records help demonstrate ongoing conformance with the fuel storage and gas supply requirements set out in § 97-39.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances § 97-39, residents of mobile home parks have an interest in knowing that fuel oil and gas systems in their park are required to meet specific safety standards, including proper tank placement, noncombustible supports, pressure-relief devices, and accessible exterior gas shutoffs. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to conflict with these requirements—such as a fuel tank positioned too close to an exit or a missing exterior shutoff—general enforcement paths include notifying park management in writing and contacting the relevant local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York mobile home park regulations can help residents understand what options may be available under § 97-39 and related state 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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