Lysander, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 195 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 195-21
Electrical distribution system
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A. General requirements. Every mobile home park shall contain an electrical wiring system consisting of wiring, fixtures, equipment and appurtenances, which shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the local electrical power company's specifications regulating such systems. B. Power distribution lines. (1) All direct conductors or cable shall be buried at least 18 inches below the ground surface and shall be insulated and specifically designed for the purpose. Such conductors shall be located not less than one foot radial distance from water, sewer, gas or communication lines. (2) Main power lines not located underground shall be suspended at least 18 feet above the ground. C. Required grounding. All exposed non-current-carrying metal parts of mobile homes and all other equipment shall be grounded by means of an approved grounding conductor run with branch circuit conductors or other approved method of grounding metallic wiring. The neutral conductor shall not be used as an equipment ground for mobile homes or other equipment.
Section 195-21 of Lysander's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline electrical safety standards for mobile home parks. It requires that the entire electrical wiring system — including buried cables, overhead power lines, and grounding arrangements — be installed and maintained to the local electric utility's specifications. Underground conductors must be buried at least 18 inches deep and kept at least one foot away from other utility lines, while overhead main power lines must be suspended no lower than 18 feet above ground. All exposed metal parts of mobile homes and equipment must be grounded through an approved conductor, and the neutral conductor is explicitly prohibited from serving as an equipment ground.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Lysander should ensure their electrical infrastructure continuously meets the requirements of § 195-21, including proper burial depth, insulation, and separation distances for underground conductors. Overhead main power lines must be maintained at the minimum 18-foot clearance, and all metallic components of homes and equipment must be connected to an approved grounding conductor — never relying on the neutral conductor for that purpose. Compliant park operators typically coordinate with the local electrical power company to confirm that installation and ongoing maintenance align with the utility's current specifications, and they document those inspections regularly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 195-21 of Lysander's Code of Ordinances, residents of mobile home parks have an interest in an electrical system that meets specific safety standards for wiring, burial depth, overhead clearance, and grounding. If you observe conditions that appear inconsistent with these requirements — such as exposed wiring, inadequate grounding, or low-hanging power lines — those observations can be reported to the Town of Lysander's code enforcement office for investigation. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can help residents understand how to document concerns and what remedies may be available under local code enforcement processes.
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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