Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154-5
Compliance with Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and other laws
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A. Installations, alterations and repairs to mobile homes and mobile home courts and materials, assemblies and equipment utilized in connection therewith shall be reasonably safe to persons and property and shall comply with applicable statutes of the State of New York and orders, rules and regulations issued by authority thereof. B. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, conformity of installations, alterations and repairs of mobile home court buildings and their accessory structures and of materials, assemblies and equipment utilized in connection with such buildings and structures with the applicable requirements of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code shall be prima facie evidence that such work, material, assembly or equipment is reasonably safe to persons and property.
Section 154-5 of Lackawanna's Code of Ordinances establishes a safety and compliance standard for mobile homes and mobile home courts. All installations, alterations, and repairs—along with the materials and equipment used—must be reasonably safe and must conform to applicable New York State statutes and regulations. When work on mobile home court buildings and accessory structures meets the requirements of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, that conformity serves as prima facie evidence that the work is reasonably safe.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home courts in Lackawanna should ensure that all installations, alterations, and repairs performed on their properties—including the materials and equipment involved—meet the standards set out in § 154-5. Compliant operators typically document that their work conforms to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, since such conformity constitutes prima facie evidence of reasonable safety under this provision. Maintaining records of code-compliant work, permits, and inspections is a practice commonly associated with operators who stay in good standing under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154-5 establishes that residents of mobile home courts in Lackawanna have a right to live in an environment where installations, alterations, and repairs meet New York State safety standards. If a tenant believes that work performed on the property does not meet these standards, general enforcement paths include raising the issue with local code enforcement authorities or contacting a tenant-rights organization familiar with mobile home community regulations. Tenants may also consult the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code requirements as a reference point when evaluating whether conditions at their mobile home court align with what § 154-5 requires.
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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