Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-20
Fire protection
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The water supply and fire protection facilities servicing the manufactured home park shall be in accordance with the standards of the local fire prevention authority or shall meet the fire protection standards established by the National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA No. 501A, whichever is more stringent.
Under Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-20, manufactured home parks must maintain water supply and fire protection facilities that satisfy either the local fire prevention authority's standards or the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA No. 501A standard — and when the two differ, the stricter of the two applies. This provision establishes a baseline of fire safety infrastructure that goes beyond a simple minimum, requiring compliance with whichever framework demands more. The rule applies to the park as a whole rather than to individual units.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks in Bath, N.Y. subject to ch. 72 § 72-20 generally ensure that all water supply lines, hydrants, and fire suppression infrastructure are evaluated against both local fire prevention authority requirements and NFPA No. 501A, then brought into conformance with whichever set of standards is more demanding. Compliant operators typically document which standard governs each element of their fire protection system and keep that documentation current as either the local authority's rules or NFPA standards are updated. Routine inspections and coordination with the local fire prevention authority are common practices for maintaining ongoing compliance.
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 Bath, N.Y. have an interest in knowing that ch. 72 § 72-20 requires the park's fire protection infrastructure to meet the highest applicable safety standard — either the local fire prevention authority's rules or NFPA No. 501A. If fire protection facilities appear inadequate or poorly maintained, tenants may consider contacting the local fire prevention authority or the village's code enforcement office to report potential violations. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York manufactured housing law can help residents understand what remedies or 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.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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