Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 217-52
Replacement mobile homes; inspection
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A. Replacement mobile homes or unit must be 1,000 square feet of living space. Article III , Requirements, shall apply to all replacement applications. B. Preexisting replacement. When a replacement mobile home or unit is of the same manufactured square footage of the preexisting inhabited manufactured home and meeting all preexisting required setbacks and lot size, health and safety requirements and inspections, the Code Enforcement Officer may issue an occupancy permit. For a replacement mobile home, unit or manufactured home that does not meet the preexisting requirements, Subsection A shall apply. Article III , Requirements, shall apply. C. Each unit must have a seal of approval of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and a legible data plate affixed in the home bearing information as to the structural, wind and insulation zone it is designed for. D. Units over 10 years old shall be inspected and must meet all current New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code regulations. E. Any unit without a seal of the Department of Housing and Urban Development or data plate or with visible alterations shall meet the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 requirements and shall be certified by Fire Underwriters, Inc. All certifications (copies) shall be filed with the Building Department. F. The inspection of units more than 10 years old shall be conducted by the Building Inspector or his agent, the Fire Chief of the fire district, or his agent. G. The fee for inspection of a mobile home shall be listed in the Town fee schedule. (See Chapter 175 , Fees.) H. Ten days from the installation of a replacement mobile home or manufactured home, the old or previously existing mobile home or manufactured home must be removed from the property, park or community prior to a permanent certificate of occupancy being issued.
Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 § 217-52 establishes the rules governing when and how a mobile or manufactured home may be replaced within the town. Replacement units generally must meet a 1,000-square-foot minimum, carry a HUD seal and data plate, and satisfy current New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code standards if the unit is more than ten years old. Units lacking a HUD seal or data plate, or showing visible alterations, must meet National Electrical Code NFPA 70 requirements and be certified by Fire Underwriters, Inc. The prior home must be removed from the property within ten days of the new unit's installation before a permanent certificate of occupancy can be issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 217-52, operators and park owners placing a replacement mobile or manufactured home should ensure the incoming unit is at least 1,000 square feet and bears a legible HUD seal and data plate before installation begins. If the replacement unit is more than ten years old, it must be inspected by the Building Inspector or Fire Chief (or their agents) and confirmed to comply with current New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code regulations; applicable inspection fees are set by the Town fee schedule under Chapter 175. Compliant operators also coordinate timely removal of the old unit—within ten days of the new unit's installation—and file all required certifications with the Building Department to secure a permanent certificate of occupancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 217-52 of the Manchester Code gives residents of mobile home parks certain protections when a home is being replaced, including requirements that the incoming unit meet minimum size, safety, and inspection standards before occupancy is granted. If a replacement unit lacks a HUD seal or data plate, or shows visible alterations, the code requires additional electrical certification, which tenants can verify by requesting copies of filed certifications from the Building Department. Residents who believe a replacement unit was placed without meeting these requirements may raise the issue with the town's Code Enforcement Officer or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York manufactured-housing law for guidance on available options.
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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