Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 71 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 71-11
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The following shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter: A. The business of mobile home or travel trailer sales, except where the units are used as living quarters. B. The storage of mobile homes or travel trailers, not being used for living purposes, within a building. C. A mobile home or trailer located on the site of a work project which is used solely as an office or storage facility (and not for any overnight occupancy) in connection with the work project, provided that it is removed within 30 days after completion of such project. D. A sectional house (modular home) which is built or manufactured in sections, which are transported to the building site, then assembled and placed on a permanent and enclosed masonry foundation, and which conforms to the same codes, standards and requirements of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code that apply to site-built structures, and which contains a minimum of 720 feet of living space.
Fort Edward Code ch. 71 § 71-11 carves out several categories of structures from the mobile home and travel trailer regulations that otherwise apply under Chapter 71. Specifically, units sold but not lived in, stored trailers kept inside buildings, temporary on-site work trailers used only as offices or storage (removed within 30 days of project completion), and qualifying modular homes placed on permanent enclosed masonry foundations meeting New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code standards with at least 720 square feet of living space are all excluded from the chapter's requirements. These exemptions are defined by how the unit is used and how it is constructed or situated, not simply by its physical form.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and property managers working with mobile homes or travel trailers in Fort Edward should be aware that § 71-11 of Chapter 71 identifies specific situations where the chapter's regulations do not apply. A compliant operator generally ensures that any unit claimed under an exemption—such as a temporary work-site trailer—is genuinely used only for the stated exempt purpose (e.g., office or storage, with no overnight occupancy) and is removed within the 30-day post-completion window. For modular homes, operators typically confirm that the structure meets New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code standards applicable to site-built homes, rests on a permanent enclosed masonry foundation, and contains at least 720 square feet of living space before treating it as exempt under § 71-11.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in or considering a mobile home or modular home in Fort Edward should understand that § 71-11 of Chapter 71 determines whether a particular structure falls outside the chapter's protections and requirements. If a unit is claimed to be exempt—for example, as a modular home—tenants can review whether it genuinely meets all the conditions listed in § 71-11, such as the foundation type, square footage, and building code compliance. Tenants who believe a unit has been improperly classified as exempt may consider raising the issue with local code enforcement, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or reviewing the full text of Chapter 71 to understand what protections may apply.
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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