Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 217-20
Electrical requirements
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A. Every manufactured home community shall contain an electrical wiring system consisting of wiring fixtures, equipment and appurtenances which shall be installed and maintained in accordance with local electric power company's specifications and regulations. B. All wiring fixtures and connections must have the New York State Board of Underwriters' approval. Specific regulations shall be as follows: (1) Each manufactured home lot shall be provided with an approved disconnecting device and overcurrent protective equipment. The minimum service per outlet shall be 120/240 volts AC, 100 amperes. (2) All electric and telephone lines shall be underground.
Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 § 217-20 establishes electrical infrastructure standards for manufactured home communities. Every such community must have a wiring system installed and maintained to local electric power company specifications, with all fixtures and connections carrying New York State Board of Underwriters' approval. Each individual lot must be equipped with a disconnecting device and overcurrent protection rated at a minimum of 120/240 volts AC at 100 amperes, and all electric and telephone lines must be routed underground.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home communities subject to Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 § 217-20 generally ensure that all wiring, fixtures, and connections are installed in conformance with the local electric power company's specifications and bear New York State Board of Underwriters' approval. Compliant operators provide each lot with an approved disconnecting device and overcurrent protective equipment meeting the 120/240-volt, 100-ampere minimum, and they route all electric and telephone lines underground rather than overhead. Ongoing maintenance of the entire electrical system to these standards is part of continued compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured home communities in Manchester, N.Y., are entitled to electrical infrastructure that meets the standards set out in ch. 217 § 217-20, including properly approved wiring, per-lot overcurrent protection, and underground utility lines. If a tenant believes the electrical system in their community does not meet these requirements, they may document the conditions and report concerns to the local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with manufactured housing can also help residents understand what options may be available when a community appears to fall short of these standards.
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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