Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-36
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A. General requirements. All manufactured housing parks shall be provided with an electrical system so designed as to supply the connected load without exceeding the current carrying capacity of the conductors. It must meet village specifications and pass its inspection. B. Distribution lines. Main distribution lines shall be located underground. They shall be buried according to state specifications (at present 36 inches for electric, 24 inches for telephone and 18 inches for television cable, minimum). The location of said lines shall be properly marked as required by law for the safety of manufactured home residents and the general public. C. Individual electrical connections. (1) Each manufactured home lot shall be provided with an approved disconnecting device and overcurrent protective equipment. (2) Outside outlet receptacles at each manufactured home stand shall be of the polarized type with grounding conductors and shall be of weatherproof construction.
Section 127-36 of Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 127 establishes electrical infrastructure standards for manufactured housing parks. The rule requires that the park's electrical system be capable of handling connected loads without overloading conductors, that main distribution lines be buried underground at state-specified depths (currently 36 inches for electric, 24 inches for telephone, and 18 inches for television cable), and that buried lines be marked as required by law. Each individual home lot must have an approved disconnecting device, overcurrent protection, and a weatherproof, polarized, grounded outdoor outlet receptacle.
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Operators of manufactured housing parks in Groton must ensure their electrical systems are designed and maintained in compliance with § 127-36, including passing village inspection and meeting village specifications. Distribution lines must be installed underground at the required state-specified depths, and their locations must be properly marked for public and resident safety. Each lot must be equipped with an approved disconnecting device, overcurrent protective equipment, and a weatherproof polarized grounded exterior outlet — compliant operators verify these elements are in place before occupancy and during routine inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured housing parks in Groton are entitled to electrical infrastructure that meets the standards set out in § 127-36, including properly buried and marked distribution lines and a safe, weatherproof grounded outlet at their home stand. If electrical equipment at a lot appears unsafe, improperly installed, or fails to meet these requirements, tenants may report concerns to the village's code enforcement or inspection office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with manufactured housing regulations can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under local and 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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