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A. Water, sewage, gas and electricity. (1) A mobile home court shall be provided with the following utilities: a water supply system, a sewage disposal system and an electrical system. (2) Utilities, including a gas piping system, where provided, shall have sufficient capacity to supply the requirements of the mobile home court and for the maximum number of connected mobile homes. B. Water supply system. Water supply systems shall be designed to provide a sufficient supply of potable water under adequate pressure to outlets servicing mobile homes, community structures, drinking fountains, hose connections, hydrants, etc. C. Private water system. When a public water supply system is not available, an adequate private water supply system, approved by the state, county or city health department having jurisdiction, shall be provided. D. Sewage and disposal system. (1) Sewage disposal systems shall provide each mobile home and community structures containing plumbing fixtures with an adequate and safe method of sewage disposal. (2) No sewage from a plumbing system shall be disposed of into the waters of the State of New York except where specifically approved by the authority having jurisdiction in accordance with Article 12 of the New York State Public Health Law. E. Private sewage disposal system. Where a public sewage disposal system is not available, an adequate private sewage disposal system, approved by the state, county or city health department having jurisdiction, shall be provided. F. Gas piping system. Gas piping systems shall be designed to provide a supply of gas sufficient to meet the maximum demand without undue loss of pressure at the connection to the mobile home furthest from the source of supply. G. Electrical system. Electrical systems shall be designed to provide adequate capacity to supply the connected load without exceeding the allowable current-carrying capacity of the conductors.
Section 178-55 of Hornell's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline utility infrastructure requirements for mobile home courts. The rule mandates that water, sewage, and electrical systems be present and sized to handle the full capacity of the court, including the maximum number of connected homes. Where public water or sewer service is unavailable, private systems must be approved by the appropriate health authority, and no sewage may be discharged into New York State waters without specific regulatory approval.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home courts in Hornell must ensure compliance with § 178-55 by maintaining utility systems—water, sewage, electrical, and gas where applicable—that are engineered for peak demand across all connected units. Compliant operators typically obtain health department approval for any private water or sewage systems and document that electrical conductors are not loaded beyond their rated capacity. Routine capacity assessments help confirm that infrastructure keeps pace with the number of occupied lots in the court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 178-55 entitles residents of mobile home courts in Hornell to utility systems—water, sewer, electricity, and gas where offered—that are adequate and safe for the number of homes in the court. If a tenant believes utilities are undersized, unsafe, or that sewage is being improperly discharged, they may raise this as a code violation with the City of Hornell or the relevant state or county health department. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand which agency has jurisdiction and what complaint processes are available.
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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