Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154-12
Chassis
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A. Generally. The chassis shall extend substantially the length of the body of the mobile home and shall be capable of supporting the live and dead loads to which subjected. B. Tongue. The 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. C. Hitch. The hitch shall be securely attached to the tongue so as to become an integral part of the tongue. D. Axles, spring assemblies, wheels. Axles, spring assemblies, and wheels shall be capable of supporting the calculated loads.
Section 154-12 of Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 154 establishes structural requirements for mobile home chassis components. The chassis must run substantially the full length of the mobile home body and bear both live and dead loads, while the tongue, hitch, axles, spring assemblies, and wheels must each meet defined strength and attachment standards. The hitch must be integrated securely into the tongue, and if gas cylinders are mounted on the tongue, that component must be strong enough to support them safely.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile home properties in Lackawanna should ensure that any mobile home placed or maintained on their premises complies with the chassis standards set out in Ch. 154 § 154-12. A compliant unit generally has a chassis spanning the body's length, a properly secured tongue and integrated hitch, and axles, spring assemblies, and wheels rated for their calculated loads. Routine inspections of these structural components help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Ch. 154 § 154-12, tenants residing in mobile homes have an interest in knowing that the chassis, tongue, hitch, and wheel assemblies of their home meet the structural standards the code requires. If a tenant believes these components are deficient or unsafe, general enforcement paths include notifying the local code enforcement or housing inspection office and documenting the condition in writing. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand what options may be available to them.
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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