Oswego, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-56
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A. Water, sewage, gas and electricity. (1) A mobile home court shall be provided with the following utilities: (a) A water supply system. (b) A sewage disposal system. (c) An electrical system. (2) Utilities, including gas piping system where provided, shall have sufficient capacity to supply the requirements of the mobile home court and for the maximum number of connected mobile homes. B. Water supply system. Water supply systems shall be designed to provide a sufficient supply of potable water, under adequate pressure, to outlets servicing mobile homes, community structures, drinking fountains, hose connections, hydrants, etc. C. Private water system. Where a public water supply system is not available, an adequate private water supply system, approved by the State, County or City Health Department having jurisdiction, shall be provided. D. Sewage disposal system. (1) Sewage disposal systems shall provide each mobile home and community structures containing plumbing fixtures with an adequate and safe method of sewage disposal. (2) No sewage from a plumbing system shall be disposed of into the waters of the State of New York, except where specially approved by the authority having jurisdiction, in accordance with Article 12 of the New York State Public Health Law. E. Private sewage disposal system. Where a public sewage disposal system is not available, an adequate private sewage disposal system, approved by the State, County or City Health Department having jurisdiction, shall be provided. F. Gas-piping system. Gas-piping system shall be designed to provide a supply of gas sufficient to meet the maximum demand without undue loss of pressure at the connection to the mobile home furthest from the source of supply. G. Electrical system. Electrical systems shall be designed to provide adequate capacity to supply the connected load without exceeding the allowable current-carrying capacity of the conductors.
Section 149-56 of Oswego's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline utility infrastructure requirements for mobile home courts. Every such court must be equipped with water supply, sewage disposal, and electrical systems that are sized to handle the maximum number of connected mobile homes. Where public water or sewer systems are unavailable, private alternatives must receive approval from the appropriate State, County, or City Health Department, and sewage may not be discharged into New York State waters except under special authorization consistent with Article 12 of the New York State Public Health Law.
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Operators of mobile home courts in Oswego are expected to ensure that all utility systems required under § 149-56 — water, sewage, electrical, and gas where applicable — are engineered with sufficient capacity for peak demand across all connected units. Compliant operators typically obtain Health Department approval before relying on any private water or sewage disposal system and maintain documentation of that approval. Gas-piping systems, if installed, are generally designed so that pressure remains adequate even at the connection point farthest from the supply source.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home courts in Oswego are entitled to utility infrastructure that meets the standards set out in § 149-56, including potable water under adequate pressure, safe sewage disposal, and sufficient electrical capacity. If a tenant believes these utility systems are inadequate or unsafe, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the City of Oswego or the applicable State, County, or City Health Department. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and which agency is best positioned to respond to a specific type of utility concern.
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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