Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-11
Structural design and construction
Operative Text
Mobile homes shall be structurally sound, effectively insulated and capable of sustaining designed dynamic loading. A. Body and body framing. (1) Body frames shall be designed and constructed as complete units. Wall and floor surfaces shall be firmly attached to body framing members. Doors and windows shall be securely framed in place. Framing and exterior skin shall be surface treated or painted to prevent deterioration. (2) Roofs shall be pitched for proper drainage and shall be weathertight. Roof decks shall be of metal or noncombustible materials. (3) Wood body framing shall be of seasoned lumber and shall provide adequate support and rigidity. Members shall be joined so as to ensure permanent attachment to each other. (4) Metal body framing shall be of structural formed sections, riveted, bolted or welded together. Where different metals are joined, precaution shall be taken to prevent electrolytic action. (5) Insulation of floors, roof and exterior walls shall consist of noncombustible materials. (6) Ventilation shall be provided to minimize deterioration of structural members from condensation or other causes. B. Chassis. (1) Chassis shall extend substantially the length of the body and shall be capable of supporting the live and dead loads to which subjected. (2) Tongue or drawbar shall be secured to the chassis and shall be capable of supporting the weight of the forward end of the mobile home. If designed to support gas cylinders, the tongue shall be of sufficient strength and shall permit secure attachment. (3) Hitch shall be securely attached to the tongue so as to become an integral part of the tongue. (4) Axles, spring assemblies and wheels shall be capable of supporting the calculated loads.
Section 142-11 of Ellenville's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum structural standards for mobile homes, covering the body, framing, roofing, insulation, ventilation, and chassis components. The rule requires that all structural elements—from wall surfaces and roof decks to axles and hitches—be built and maintained to handle the loads and environmental conditions they will encounter. Materials must resist deterioration, and where dissimilar metals meet, precautions against electrolytic corrosion are required. Taken together, the provision sets a baseline of structural integrity that mobile homes in Ellenville must meet.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile home properties subject to Ellenville Code ch. 142 § 142-11 generally ensure that each unit on their property meets the structural standards described in the provision. Compliant operators typically conduct periodic inspections of body framing, roof weathertightness, insulation materials, and chassis components—including the tongue, hitch, and axle assemblies—to confirm ongoing conformance. Keeping records of inspections, surface treatments, and any repairs to framing or chassis elements is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance with § 142-11.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in mobile homes in Ellenville have an interest in knowing that § 142-11 of the local code sets enforceable structural standards for their homes, including requirements for sound framing, weathertight roofs, proper insulation, and a structurally adequate chassis. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to fall short of these standards—such as deteriorating framing, inadequate insulation, or compromised structural components—they may have grounds to raise those conditions as a concern with local code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options exist when a mobile home may not meet the requirements of § 142-11.
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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