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Water supply, sewage disposal, fuel supply and/or storage and electrical service, including equipment, fittings, materials and installations serving manufactured homes and appurtenant service buildings and structures, shall be approved systems and equipment designed, constructed, maintained and operated in accordance with applicable state and local standards and regulations.
Section 72-34 of Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 72 establishes that all utility systems serving manufactured homes and their associated structures — including water supply, sewage disposal, fuel supply and storage, and electrical service — must meet applicable state and local standards. This covers not just the systems themselves but also the equipment, fittings, materials, and installations that make them up. The rule requires that these systems be properly designed, constructed, maintained, and kept in working order throughout their use.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home communities in Bath, N.Y. are generally expected to ensure that every utility system covered under § 72-34 — water, sewer, fuel, and electrical — is sourced from approved providers and installed using compliant materials and fittings. Ongoing maintenance and operation of these systems must remain consistent with current state and local standards, not just at the time of initial installation. Keeping documentation of inspections, approvals, and maintenance records is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance with provisions like § 72-34.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 72-34 of Bath's Code of Ordinances, residents of manufactured homes have an interest in utility systems — including water, sewage, fuel, and electricity — that meet state and local standards for design, construction, and maintenance. If a utility system appears substandard, unsafe, or poorly maintained, tenants may have grounds to raise a concern with local code enforcement or housing authorities in Bath, N.Y. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with manufactured housing can help residents understand what options may be available when a utility system appears to fall short of the requirements set out in § 72-34.
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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