Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 137-9
Fuel oil and liquefied gas supply and storage
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A. The storage facilities and all piping for any central supply of fuel oil or liquefied gas in a mobile home park shall be located below ground. B. In the event a central system is not provided, all fuel oil and liquefied gas tanks shall be located below ground at the rear of mobile homes. C. Each mobile home shall be equipped with an accessible means for shutting off the supply of fuel oil and liquefied gas to the mobile home. Such shutoff shall be located outside and in close proximity to the mobile home. D. Natural gas supply. (1) Natural gas piping systems installed in mobile home parks shall be maintained in conformity with accepted engineering practices. (2) Each mobile home lot provided with piped gas shall have an approved shutoff valve and cap to prevent accidental discharge of gas.
Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 § 137-9 establishes safety standards for how fuel oil, liquefied gas, and natural gas are stored and distributed within mobile home parks. Central fuel supply systems and individual tanks must be installed underground, and every mobile home must have an accessible exterior shutoff valve to cut off fuel supply. Natural gas piping must meet accepted engineering standards, and each lot served by piped gas must have an approved shutoff valve with a cap to guard against accidental gas discharge.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks subject to Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 § 137-9 generally ensure that all central fuel oil and liquefied gas storage and piping is installed below ground, and that individual tanks are similarly buried at the rear of each home where no central system exists. Compliant park managers also verify that every mobile home has a clearly accessible exterior shutoff valve for fuel oil and liquefied gas, and that all natural gas piping is maintained to accepted engineering standards. Each lot served by piped gas should have an approved shutoff valve and protective cap installed and kept in working order.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 § 137-9, residents of mobile home parks have a right to properly installed underground fuel storage and an accessible exterior shutoff valve for fuel oil and liquefied gas at their home. If a tenant believes these safety features are missing, improperly installed, or not maintained — such as an absent or inaccessible shutoff valve or exposed fuel tanks — they may consider documenting the condition and reporting it to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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