Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-53
Mechanical systems and equipment
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A. Plumbing. (1) A manufactured home shall contain: (a) A kitchen sink. (b) A flush-type water closet. (c) A bathtub or shower. (d) A lavatory. (2) Hot- and cold-water supply shall be provided at the kitchen sink, the bathtub or shower and the 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 manufactured home shall contain space-heating equipment and water-heating equipment. (2) Areas allocated for the 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 manufactured 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° F. 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 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 the spilling of fuel. (12) Fuel-storage containers and gas cylinders shall be mounted outside the manufactured 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 space provided in lieu of mechanical ventilation shall supply an amount of air not less than that set forth in Subsection B(16) above, with at least 25% of the required quantity taken from the outside. C. Electrical. (1) A manufactured 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 means for quick disconnection from the source of supply. (5) Provision shall be made for grounding non-current-carrying metallic parts of the electrical system. Such grounding shall be common to one external supply point. Provision shall be made for exterior source grounding of the electrical system. D. Cooking and refrigeration. (1) A manufactured home shall contain cooking equipment and refrigeration equipment. (2) Electrical cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be of an approved type for installation in a manufactured home and shall have adequate circuit protection devices. (3) Gas-burning cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be of an approved type for manufactured 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 93-53 of Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 93 establishes comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and utility standards that every manufactured home must meet. The provision covers plumbing fixtures (including a kitchen sink, toilet, bathtub or shower, and lavatory), heating and ventilation systems capable of maintaining at least 70°F indoors, electrical wiring with proper capacity and overload protection, and cooking and refrigeration equipment. Each system must be designed, installed, and maintained to meet specific safety thresholds—such as water heater temperatures between 130°F and 140°F, automatic gas shutoff valves, and noncombustible duct materials—to protect occupants from fire, carbon monoxide, and other hazards.
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Operators and owners of manufactured home parks or individual manufactured homes in Waverly should ensure that every unit placed on their property fully complies with the mechanical, plumbing, heating, and electrical requirements set out in Ch. 93 § 93-53. A compliant operator generally verifies that all required plumbing fixtures are present and connected to approved water supply and sewage systems, that heating equipment is sized to maintain 70°F based on local minimum temperatures, and that gas appliances are equipped with automatic shutoff valves. Electrical systems, cooking equipment, and fuel storage arrangements should also be reviewed against the specific subsections of § 93-53 to confirm that circuit protection, weatherproofing, grounding, and approved appliance types are all in place before a unit is occupied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in manufactured homes in Waverly have a right to housing that meets the mechanical and utility standards established under Ch. 93 § 93-53, including functioning plumbing fixtures, adequately sized heating equipment, safe electrical wiring, and proper ventilation. If a unit appears to lack required fixtures, has heating that cannot maintain minimum temperatures, or shows signs of unsafe gas or electrical equipment, those conditions may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants who believe their home does not meet these standards can document the conditions, contact the local code enforcement or housing authority in Waverly to request an inspection, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization 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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