Cambria, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-16
Sewage disposal
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A. General. An adequate and safe sewerage system shall be provided in all mobile home parks for conveying and disposing of all sewerage. Such system shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with state and local laws. B. Sewer lines. All sewer lines shall be located in trenches of sufficient depth to be free of breakage, from traffic or other movements and shall be separated from the park water supply system at a safe distance. Sewers shall be at a grade which will ensure a velocity of two feet per second when flowing full. All sewer lines shall be constructed of materials approved by the New York State Health Department, shall be adequately vented and shall have watertight joints. C. Sewer connections. (1) Each mobile home stand shall be provided with at least a four-inch diameter sewer riser pipe. The sewer riser pipe shall be so located on each stand that the sewer connection to the mobile home drain outlet will approximate a vertical position. (2) The sewer connection (see Definitions, § 127-5 ) shall have a normal inside diameter of at least three inches, and the slope of any portion thereof shall be at least 1/4 inch per foot. The sewer connection shall consist of one pipeline only without any branch fittings. All joints shall be watertight. (3) All materials used for sewer connection shall be semirigid, corrosive resistant, nonabsorbent and durable. The inner surface shall be smooth. (4) Provision shall be made for plugging the sewer riser pipe when a mobile home does not occupy the lot. Surface drainage shall be diverted away from the riser. The rim of the riser pipe shall extend at least four inches above ground elevation. D. Treatment and discharge. Where the sewer lines of the mobile home park are not connected to a public sewer, all proposed sewage disposal facilities shall conform to the regulations of the State Health Department prior to construction. Effluents from sewer treatment facilities discharged into any waters of the state shall conform to the regulations of the State Health Department.
Section 127-16 of Cambria, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 establishes comprehensive sewage disposal standards for mobile home parks. The rule requires that sewerage systems be properly designed, constructed, and maintained in line with state and local law, that sewer lines be buried at sufficient depth and graded to maintain adequate flow velocity, and that each mobile home stand be equipped with a properly sized riser pipe and watertight connections. Where a park is not connected to a public sewer, any private sewage treatment and discharge must meet New York State Health Department regulations before construction begins.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks subject to § 127-16 of Cambria's Code of Ordinances ch. 127 generally ensure that all sewer lines are trenched to a protective depth, graded to achieve the required two-feet-per-second flow velocity, and built from materials approved by the New York State Health Department. Each mobile home stand is typically equipped with a sewer riser pipe of at least four inches in diameter, extending at least four inches above grade, with the opening plugged whenever a home is not occupying the lot. Parks without public sewer connections coordinate with the State Health Department to obtain approval for any sewage treatment and discharge facilities before construction proceeds.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks in Cambria, N.Y., are entitled to a safe and adequate sewage disposal system as required by § 127-16 of Code of Ordinances ch. 127, including properly installed sewer connections at their individual stands with watertight, durable materials. If a tenant observes signs of sewage system failure—such as leaking connections, inadequate drainage, or improperly maintained riser pipes—those conditions may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met can document the conditions, contact local code enforcement or the New York State Health Department, 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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