Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-20
Electrical requirements
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A. All direct burial conductors or cable shall be buried at least 18 inches below the ground surface and shall be insulated and specially designed for the purpose. Such conductors shall be located no less than one foot radial distance from water, sewer, gas or communication lines. B. Each mobile home site shall be provided with electrical current of the standard voltage and frequency generally provided in the area. C. Each mobile home lot shall be provided with an approved disconnecting device and overcurrent protective equipment. The minimum service per outlet shall be 120/240 volts AC, 60 amperes. D. Outlet receptacles at each mobile home stand shall be located not more than 25 feet from the overcurrent protective devices in the mobile home, and a three-pole, four-wire grounding type shall be used unless other grounding types are approved by the Town Board. Receptacles shall be of weatherproof construction. E. All exposed non-current-carrying metal parts of mobile homes and all other equipment shall be grounded by means of an approved grounding conductor with branch circuit conductors or other approved method of grounded metallic wiring. The neutral conductor shall not be used as an equipment ground for mobile homes or other equipment.
Section 106-20 of Fishkill's Code of Ordinances establishes electrical safety standards for mobile home parks and sites. It sets requirements for how underground wiring must be buried and insulated, what voltage and amperage each lot must receive, how disconnecting and overcurrent protection devices must be configured, and how all metal parts must be properly grounded. The provision also specifies that outlet receptacles must be weatherproof and positioned within 25 feet of overcurrent protective devices, and that neutral conductors may not serve as equipment grounds.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Fishkill must ensure that each site meets the electrical infrastructure standards outlined in § 106-20, including burying direct burial conductors at least 18 inches deep with proper insulation and maintaining at least one foot of radial separation from other utility lines. Each lot must be equipped with an approved disconnecting device, overcurrent protection rated at a minimum of 120/240 volts AC at 60 amperes, and weatherproof receptacles placed no more than 25 feet from the overcurrent protective devices. Compliant operators also ensure that all exposed non-current-carrying metal parts are grounded through an approved grounding conductor, and that neutral conductors are never used as equipment grounds.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home sites in Fishkill are entitled to electrical service that meets the safety standards set out in § 106-20, including proper grounding, weatherproof outlets, and adequate voltage and amperage at each lot. If electrical equipment at a site appears to fall short of these standards—such as improperly placed receptacles or missing overcurrent protection—tenants may consider documenting the conditions and raising the issue with local code enforcement or the Town of Fishkill. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under local ordinance.
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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