East Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 131 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 131-7
Sanitary and other facilities
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Each trailer camp shall be provided with toilets, urinals, washbasins, slop basins, sinks, garbage receptacles, shower baths, water faucets in accordance with the following: A. Not less than one toilet for each sex for every 10 units or fraction thereof. B. Each toilet room shall be provided with at least one lavatory with hot and cold running water. C. One shower bath shall be provided for each sex for every 10 units or fraction thereof. D. All toilets, sinks, showers, and urinals shall be placed in properly constructed buildings located within 500 feet of each trailer unit which they are supposed to service. E. Toilet buildings shall be well lighted at all times, day or night, well ventilated with screened openings and constructed of such moistureproof material as shall permit rapid and satisfactory cleaning, scouring and washing. F. The floor of all toilet rooms shall be of concrete, tile or similar material elevated not less than eight inches above grade and shall slope to a floor drain located in each room. G. The slop sinks or basins with water supply shall be provided to serve each 10 units and shall be constructed in accordance with the design, size and material approved by the Department of Health and the Building Inspector. H. All plumbing installations shall be made in accordance with the requirements of the state health laws and rules, and all sewer drains, etc., shall be connected to a town sewer if the camp is located on a highway which has a town sewer available or to a properly constructed septic system constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Health and under the inspection and supervision of said Department and the Building Inspector. I. Where toilet and bathing facilities are provided for both sexes in the same building, a tight soundproof wall shall be constructed between the male and female sections. J. All bathtubs are prohibited. K. No waste water shall be discharged from any waste tanks upon the ground, but disposal of waste water shall be in accordance with directions and specifications provided by the Department of Health and the Building Inspector. L. A covered metal garbage pail and a covered metal rubbish container shall be provided for each unit and shall be of such capacity as to properly take care of all garbage and rubbish emanating from the units intended to be served, and the same shall be emptied and the contents properly disposed of by the owner or operator of the trailer park or camp every 24 hours, and such containers shall at all times be kept securely covered and in a sanitary condition. M. Inasmuch as the disposal of chemical toilet wastes to septic systems will affect their septic action and seriously damage the system, such disposal is therefore prohibited. N. Only such water supply as shall be approved by the Department of Health and the Building Inspector shall be used in any trailer park or camp. O. Each trailer camp shall provide certain electric service connections and outlets for each unit, all such to be of a type approved by the New York State Board of Fire Underwriters. P. Playground areas shall be provided and shall be restricted to such use. These areas shall be protected from the main highway and from parking areas. A minimum of 1,000 square feet per camp unit shall be made available in one or more places for such playground use.
East Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 131 § 131-7 establishes detailed minimum sanitary and facility standards for trailer camps, covering toilets, showers, lavatories, waste disposal, garbage containment, water supply, electrical connections, and playground space. The rule sets specific ratios—such as one toilet and one shower per sex for every ten units—and requires that all plumbing connect to an approved sewer or septic system. It also prohibits bathtubs, ground discharge of waste water, and the disposal of chemical toilet waste into septic systems, while mandating that garbage be emptied every 24 hours and that playground areas of at least 1,000 square feet per unit be maintained.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of trailer camps subject to East Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 131 § 131-7 generally maintain sanitary facilities in the ratios and configurations the provision specifies, ensuring toilet and shower buildings are within 500 feet of each unit they serve, well-lit, ventilated, and built from moisture-resistant materials. Compliant operators coordinate with the Department of Health and the Building Inspector for approvals covering slop sinks, septic systems, water supply, and waste disposal, and they arrange for garbage containers to be emptied and sanitized every 24 hours. Electrical service connections are typically of a type approved by the New York State Board of Fire Underwriters, and playground areas meeting the 1,000-square-foot-per-unit minimum are kept separate from parking and highway access.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of trailer camps in East Fishkill have a right to sanitary facilities that meet the standards set out in ch. 131 § 131-7, including properly maintained toilets, showers, lavatories, and garbage receptacles provided at the ratios the provision requires. If facilities appear substandard—for example, if toilet buildings are poorly lit, waste water is being discharged on the ground, or garbage is not being removed daily—tenants may document the conditions and consider raising the violation with the East Fishkill Building Inspector or the relevant Department of Health office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing and health codes can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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