Palmyra, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 121-14
Mechanical systems and equipment
Operative Text
A. Plumbing. (1) A mobile home shall contain a kitchen sink, flush-type water closet, bathtub or shower and lavatory. (2) Hot and cold water supply shall be provided at the kitchen sink, bathtub or shower and lavatory. Cold water shall be supplied to the water closet. (3) The plumbing system shall be designed and arranged so as to facilitate connecting to approved exterior water supply and sewage disposal systems, provide adequate water supply to all plumbing fixtures and dispose of all liquid wastes therefrom. B. Heating, ventilating and air conditioning. (1) A mobile home shall contain space-heating equipment and water-heating equipment. (2) Areas allocated for installation of space-heating and water-heating equipment shall provide adequate clearance so that the surface of adjacent combustible materials will not exceed a safe temperature. Curtains and draperies shall not be used in such areas. (3) Space- and water-heating units shall be of an approved type for installation in a mobile home. Fuel-burning water heaters and furnaces, other than those having a sealed combustion space, shall not be located in sleeping rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms. (4) Space-heating units shall have sufficient capacity to maintain a minimum inside temperature of 70° F., based on the average of the recorded annual minimum outside temperatures for the locality and shall be provided with manual or automatic temperature control devices. (5) Water-heating units shall have sufficient capacity to deliver at each hot water outlet an ample supply of water at a minimum temperature range of 130° to 140° F., and such units shall be provided with safety devices arranged to relieve hazardous pressures and excessive temperatures. (6) Electrical space- and water-heating equipment shall be of an approved type and shall have adequate circuit protection devices. (7) Gas- and liquid-fuel-burning equipment shall be specifically designed for the type of fuel used. Flues and vents shall be suitable for the type of fuel used and shall be installed so that the surface of adjacent combustible material will not exceed a safe temperature. (8) Automatically operated heat-producing equipment using utility gas shall have a valve that will automatically shut off the flow of gas to the main burner when the pilot flame is extinguished. (9) Automatically operated heat-producing equipment using a liquefied petroleum gas shall have a valve that will automatically shut off the flow of gas to the pilot light and main burner when the pilot flame is extinguished. (10) Fuel-burning space- and water-heating units shall be vented. Other fuel-burning equipment shall be vented where the discharge of products of combustion into the space where the equipment is installed would be unsafe. (11) Liquid-fuel-burning equipment shall be vented and shall be provided with means to prevent spilling of fuel. (12) Fuel storage containers and gas cylinders shall be mounted outside the mobile home or in a space that is vented to the outside and is vaportight to the inside. (13) Warm air supply ducts and fittings shall be of noncombustible material. (14) Return air ducts shall be of noncombustible material where exposed to temperatures which are unsafe for combustible materials. (15) Return air grilles in doors and partitions shall be of a permanent nonclosable type. Openings for return air shall not be located in bathrooms, toilet rooms or kitchenettes. (16) Mechanical ventilation, where required, shall exhaust air at rates not less than the following: (a) For habitable space, two air changes per hour. (b) For bathrooms and toilet rooms, 25 cubic feet per minute. (c) For kitchenettes, 100 cubic feet per minute. (17) Air conditioning for habitable apace provided in lieu of mechanical ventilation shall supply an amount of air not less than that set forth in § 12-56B(16), with at least 25% of the required quantity taken from the outside. C. Electrical requirements. (1) A mobile home shall contain an electrical wiring system and service equipment. (2) Electrical wiring shall have adequate capacity for designed lighting and appliance equipment. Individual circuits shall contain overload protection devices. (3) At least one receptacle outlet shall be provided for each multiple of 12 linear feet of wall space or major fraction thereof in each habitable space and kitchenette. Bathrooms and toilet rooms shall have permanently installed lighting fixtures and switches located so as not to be an electrical hazard. (4) Exterior equipment shall be weatherproofed to ensure protection of equipment from the elements. Service equipment shall have a means for quick disconnection from the source of supply. (5) Provisions shall be made for grounding non-current-carrying metallic parts of the electrical system. Such grounding shall be common to one (1) external supply point. Provision shall be made for exterior source grounding of the electrical system. D. Cooking and refrigeration. (1) A mobile home shall contain cooking equipment and refrigeration equipment. (2) Electrical cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be of an approved type for installation in a mobile home and shall have adequate circuit protection devices. (3) Gas-burning cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be of an approved type for mobile home installation, and connections to rigid pipe shall be made with approved flexible metal gas appliance connectors. (4) Fuel storage shall conform to the requirements of fuel storage for heating.
Section 121-14 of Palmyra, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 121 establishes detailed minimum standards for the mechanical systems inside mobile homes, covering plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical wiring, cooking, and refrigeration equipment. The rule requires that these systems meet specific performance thresholds—such as maintaining interior temperatures of at least 70°F, delivering hot water within a defined temperature range, and providing adequate electrical capacity—and that all equipment be of approved types suited for mobile home installation. Safety features such as automatic gas shutoffs, proper venting of fuel-burning appliances, grounding of electrical systems, and noncombustible duct materials are also mandated under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home properties subject to Palmyra, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-14 generally ensure that each unit is equipped with fully functional plumbing fixtures supplied with both hot and cold water, space- and water-heating equipment of approved types with sufficient capacity, and a complete electrical wiring system with proper overload protection and grounding. Compliant operators verify that fuel-burning appliances are correctly vented, that automatic gas shutoff valves are in place, and that fuel storage containers are mounted outside or in spaces vented to the exterior and sealed from the interior. Routine inspections of cooking equipment, refrigeration units, and HVAC components help confirm that all systems continue to meet the standards set out in § 121-14.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Palmyra, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-14, tenants in mobile homes have a right to habitable mechanical systems—including working plumbing with hot and cold water, adequately sized heating equipment, safe electrical wiring, and approved cooking and refrigeration appliances. If any of these systems appear deficient or unsafe, tenants may document the conditions and report them to the local code enforcement office responsible for administering Chapter 121. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what remedies may be available, such as raising a code violation as a defense in a housing proceeding or pursuing a formal complaint through the appropriate local authority.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
Rules and statutes cited by this regulation
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.