Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154-14
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A. General requirements. Habitable and nonhabitable space shall be arranged, located, lighted, and ventilated so as to be appropriate for the intended use. B. Maximum occupancy. The maximum number of occupants of a mobile home shall be limited to the number determined on the basis of the square feet of floor area of habitable space, exclusive of habitable space used for cooking purposes, in accordance with the following: (1) One hundred fifty square feet for one or two occupants; (2) Two hundred fifty square feet for three occupants; and (3) Eighty square feet additional for each occupant thereafter. C. Height of habitable space. Habitable space shall have a minimum ceiling height of seven feet over 50% of the floor area; and the floor area where the ceiling height is less than five feet shall not be considered in computing gross floor area. D. Light and ventilation. (1) Habitable space. A mobile home shall be provided with natural light and ventilation adequate for the intended use of each habitable space in accordance with the following: (a) Window area shall equal at least 10% of the floor area of each habitable space; and (b) Openable area of windows and other opening used for natural ventilation of each habitable space shall equal at least 45% of the required window area, or mechanical ventilation shall be provided as set forth in § 154-15E(13) . (2) Nonhabitable space. A mobile home shall be provided with light and ventilation adequate for the intended use of nonhabitable space in accordance with the following: (a) Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with light of sufficient intensity and so distributed as to permit the maintenance of sanitary conditions and the safe use of the space and the appliances, equipment and fixtures; and (b) Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with natural ventilation consisting of openable areas of not less than 1 1/2 square feet for bathrooms and toilet rooms, and not less than three square feet for kitchenettes; or mechanical ventilation shall be provided as set forth in § 154-15E(13) . E. Bathrooms and toilet rooms. (1) Bathrooms and toilet rooms shall have provisions for privacy, and shall be provided with floor of moisture resistant material. (2) Bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens and kitchenettes shall not be used for sleeping purposes. F. Exits. A mobile home shall have a safe and unobstructed primary exit and an emergency exit located remote from the primary exit.
Section 154-14 of Lackawanna's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline space, occupancy, light, and ventilation standards for mobile homes. It sets a tiered maximum occupancy formula based on habitable floor area, requires minimum ceiling heights and window coverage, and mandates that bathrooms, kitchenettes, and sleeping areas meet specific privacy, moisture resistance, and ventilation thresholds. The provision also requires every mobile home to have both a primary exit and a separate emergency exit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home properties subject to § 154-14 generally ensure that each unit's habitable floor area is calculated correctly to determine the lawful maximum occupancy, that ceiling heights meet the seven-foot minimum over at least half the floor area, and that window areas equal at least 10% of each habitable space's floor area. Compliant operators also verify that bathrooms and kitchenettes have either adequate natural ventilation openings or approved mechanical ventilation as cross-referenced in § 154-15E(13), and that floors in wet areas are moisture-resistant. Maintaining a clear primary exit and a separate emergency exit remote from it is also part of routine compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 154-14, tenants in mobile homes have a right to living spaces that meet minimum size, light, ventilation, and exit standards. If a unit appears to be overcrowded beyond the square-footage-based occupancy limits, has inadequate window area, blocked exits, or bathrooms lacking proper ventilation or moisture-resistant flooring, these conditions may constitute code violations. Tenants who believe their home falls short of these standards can document the conditions, contact Lackawanna's local code enforcement office, or reach 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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