Hornell, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 178 § 178-48
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A. Mobile home design and construction shall conform to generally accepted standards of the mobile home industry. B. Materials, assemblies and equipment shall conform to generally accepted standards with respect to strength, durability, corrosion and fire resistance and other qualities recognized under such standards. C. Habitable and nonhabitable space shall be arranged, located, lighted and ventilated so as to be appropriate for the intended use. D. Mechanical systems and equipment shall be designed, installed and located so that, under normal conditions of use, such systems and equipment shall be capable of functioning safely and efficiently without being forced to operate beyond the designed capacity. E. Equipment requiring operation, inspection or maintenance shall be located so that easy access to it is provided. F. Plumbing, heating and electrical systems shall be properly connected to approved sources of supply when a mobile home is in a fixed location and occupied for living purposes. G. Mobile home units, including mechanical systems and equipment, shall be maintained and operated so as to be free of conditions conducive to personal injury or detrimental to health or welfare.
Section 178-48 of Hornell's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline construction, design, and maintenance standards for mobile homes. The rule requires that mobile homes and their mechanical, plumbing, heating, and electrical systems meet industry-recognized standards for safety, durability, and fire resistance, and that all habitable and non-habitable spaces be properly arranged, lit, and ventilated. When a mobile home is occupied in a fixed location, its utility systems must be connected to approved supply sources, and the entire unit must be kept free of conditions that could cause injury or harm to health and welfare.
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Operators and owners of mobile homes subject to Hornell Code § 178-48 are generally expected to ensure that units are constructed and maintained in accordance with recognized mobile home industry standards. Compliant operators typically verify that mechanical, plumbing, heating, and electrical systems are properly connected to approved sources, are not operated beyond their designed capacity, and remain accessible for inspection and maintenance. Ongoing maintenance practices that keep units free of hazardous conditions—such as structural deficiencies, ventilation failures, or unsafe equipment—reflect the continuing obligations this section imposes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Hornell Code § 178-48, tenants living in mobile homes have a right to occupy a unit that meets recognized safety, construction, and maintenance standards, including properly functioning mechanical, plumbing, heating, and electrical systems. If a unit appears to have conditions that are hazardous, poorly ventilated, or otherwise inconsistent with these requirements, tenants may consider documenting those conditions and raising the provision as a basis for a complaint with the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Hornell's housing code can help residents understand what options may be available when conditions appear to fall short of what § 178-48 requires.
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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