Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-55
Mechanical systems and equipment
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A. Plumbing. (1) A mobile home shall contain a kitchen sink, flush-type water closet, a bathtub or shower and a lavatory. (2) Hot and cold water supply shall be provided at the kitchen sink, bathtub or shower and lavatory. Cold water shall be supplied to the water closet. (3) The plumbing system shall be designed and arranged so as to facilitate connecting to approved exterior water supply and sewage disposal systems, provide adequate water supply to all plumbing fixtures and dispose of all liquid wastes therefrom. B. Heating, ventilating and air conditioning. (1) A mobile home shall contain space-heating equipment and water-heating equipment. (2) Areas allocated for installation of space-heating and water-heating equipment shall provide adequate clearance so that the surface of adjacent combustible materials will not exceed a safe temperature. Curtains and draperies shall not be used in such areas. (3) Space- and water-heating units shall be of an approved type for installation in a mobile home. Fuel-burning water heaters and furnaces other than those having a sealed combustion space shall not be located in sleeping rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms. (4) Space-heating units shall have sufficient capacity to maintain a minimum inside temperature of 70° F., based on the average of the recorded annual minimum outside temperature for the locality, and shall be provided with manual or automatic temperature control devices. (5) Water-heating units shall have sufficient capacity to deliver at each hot water outlet an ample supply of water at a minimum temperature range of 130° F. to 140° F., and such units shall be provided with safety devices arranged to relieve hazardous pressures and excessive temperatures. (6) Electrical space and water-heating equipment shall be of an approved type and shall have adequate circuit protection devices. (7) Gas and liquid fuel-burning equipment shall be specifically designed for the type of fuel used. Flues and vents shall be suitable for the type of fuel used and shall be installed so that the surface of adjacent combustible material will not exceed a safe temperature. (8) Automatically operated heat-producing equipment using utility gas shall have a valve that will automatically shut off the flow of gas to the main burner when the pilot flame is extinguished. (9) Automatically operated heat-producing equipment using liquefied petroleum gas shall have a valve that will automatically shut off the flow of gas to the pilot light and main burner when the pilot flame is extinguished. (10) Fuel-burning space and water-heating units shall be vented. Other fuel-burning equipment shall be vented where the discharge of products of combustion into the space where the equipment is installed would be unsafe. (11) Liquid fuel-burning equipment shall be vented and shall be provided with means to prevent spilling of fuel. (12) Fuel storage containers and gas cylinders shall be mounted outside the mobile home or in a space that is vented to the outside and is vaportight to the inside. (13) Warm air supply ducts and fittings shall be of noncombustible material. (14) Return air ducts shall be of noncombustible material where exposed to temperatures which are unsafe for combustible materials. (15) Return air grilles in doors and partitions shall be of a permanent nonclosable type. Openings for return air shall not be located in bathrooms, toilet rooms or kitchenettes. (16) Mechanical ventilation, where required, shall exhaust air at rates not less than the following: (a) For habitable space, two air changes per hour. (b) For bathrooms and toilet rooms, 25 cubic feet per minute. (c) For kitchenettes, 100 cubic feet per minute. (17) Air conditioning for habitable space provided in lieu of mechanical ventilation shall supply an amount of air not less than that set forth in § 122-56B(16), with at least 25% of the required quantity taken from the outside. C. Electrical standards. (1) A mobile home shall contain an electrical wiring system and service equipment. (2) Electrical wiring shall have adequate capacity for designed lighting and appliance equipment. Individual circuits shall contain overload protection devices. (3) At least one receptacle outlet shall be provided for each multiple of 12 linear feet of wall space or major fraction thereof in each habitable space and kitchenette. Bathrooms and toilet rooms shall have permanently installed lighting fixtures and switches located so as not to be an electrical hazard. (4) Exterior equipment shall be weatherproofed to ensure protection of equipment from the elements. Service equipment shall have means for quick disconnection from the source of supply. (5) Provisions shall be made for grounding noncurrent-carrying metallic parts of the electrical system. Such grounding shall be common to one external supply point. Provision shall be made for exterior source grounding of the electrical system. D. Cooking and refrigeration. (1) A mobile home shall contain cooking equipment and refrigeration equipment. (2) Electrical cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be of an approved type for installation in a mobile home and shall have adequate circuit protection devices. (3) Gas-burning cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be of an approved type for mobile home installation, and connections to rigid pipe shall be made with approved flexible metal gas appliance connectors. (4) Fuel storage shall conform to the requirements of fuel storage for heating.
Section 122-55 of Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 establishes minimum standards for the mechanical systems inside mobile homes, covering plumbing, heating and ventilation, electrical wiring, and cooking and refrigeration equipment. The rule requires that each mobile home include specific fixtures and appliances, that all fuel-burning and heating equipment meet safety clearance and venting requirements, and that electrical systems carry sufficient capacity with proper overload and grounding protections. It also sets minimum performance thresholds, such as a 70°F interior heating capacity and hot water delivery within a 130°F–140°F range, and specifies ventilation rates for different types of spaces.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile home parks in Highland Falls should ensure that every unit on their property meets the mechanical system requirements set out in § 122-55 before occupancy and as part of ongoing maintenance inspections. Compliant operators typically verify that all fuel-burning appliances are properly vented and installed with required safety shutoffs, that electrical systems include overload protection and grounding, and that heating equipment is capable of maintaining the 70°F minimum interior temperature standard. Keeping documentation of equipment approvals, installation clearances, and fuel storage configurations consistent with § 122-55 is a practice commonly associated with maintaining code compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 122-55 of the Highland Falls Code of Ordinances, tenants living in mobile homes have a right to habitable mechanical systems that meet specific safety and performance standards, including adequate heat, hot water, ventilation, and properly installed electrical and cooking equipment. If a mobile home's systems fall short of these requirements—such as inadequate heating capacity, improper venting of fuel-burning appliances, or insufficient electrical outlets—this provision may be relevant to a housing complaint or code enforcement action. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet the standards in § 122-55 may consider contacting the local code enforcement office, reaching out to a tenant-rights organization, or exploring whether the violation can be raised as a defense in a relevant legal proceeding.
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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