Ellicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 84 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 84-8
Plumbing
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A. A mobile home shall contain a kitchen sink, flush-type water closet, bathtub or shower, and lavatory. B. Hot- and cold-water supply shall be provided at kitchen sink, bathtub or shower, and lavatory. Cold water shall be supplied to the water closet. C. Plumbing systems shall be in accordance with the State Building Code and shall be designed and arranged so as to facilitate connecting to approved exterior water supply and sewage disposal systems, to provide adequate water supply to all plumbing fixtures and to dispose of all liquid wastes therefrom.
Section 84-8 of Ellicott's Code of Ordinances (Chapter 84) establishes minimum plumbing requirements for mobile homes. Every mobile home must include a kitchen sink, flush toilet, bathtub or shower, and lavatory, with hot and cold water available at most fixtures and cold water supplied to the toilet. All plumbing systems must conform to the State Building Code and be designed to connect properly to approved water supply and sewage disposal systems.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ellicott Code § 84-8, operators of mobile homes are generally expected to ensure that each unit is equipped with the four required plumbing fixtures—kitchen sink, flush toilet, bathtub or shower, and lavatory—and that hot and cold water service is functional at the appropriate fixtures. Compliant operators also verify that all plumbing is installed in conformance with the State Building Code and is configured to connect to approved exterior water and sewage systems. Routine inspections and maintenance records can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with these baseline standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 84-8 of Ellicott's Chapter 84 gives mobile home residents a baseline expectation of functional plumbing, including a kitchen sink, toilet, bathtub or shower, and lavatory with appropriate hot and cold water service. If any of these required fixtures are absent or non-functional, that condition may constitute a code violation under this provision. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met may consider documenting the conditions, contacting the local code enforcement office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization to understand 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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