Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 249 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 249-26
Electrical wiring system
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A. General requirements. (1) Every park shall contain an electrical wiring system consisting of approved wiring, fixtures, equipment and appurtenances which shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable codes and regulations governing such systems. All parts of the system shall conform to approved standards for safety to life and property and to accepted engineering practices. (2) Where herein the terms "120 volts" and "220 volts" are used separately or in combination, such as "120/240 volts," they shall be interpreted to mean 110, 115, 120 or 125 volts and 203, 220, 230, 240 or 250 volts, respectively. B. Power distribution lines. (1) Main power lines not located underground shall be suspended at least 18 feet above the ground. All wires passing over any part of a park street system or common walk system shall have a minimum clearance of 18 feet over such accessways. There shall be a minimum horizontal clearance of three feet between overhead wiring and any mobile home, travel trailer, service building or other community structure in a park. (2) Poles for park overhead wiring systems shall be of approved materials, size and construction. C. Protection of outdoor equipment. All receptacles, disconnecting means, overcurrent protective equipment and metering devices located outdoors shall be properly grounded and of weatherproof types or shall be enclosed in weatherproof enclosures and cabinets. D. Individual space connections. (1) Each mobile home and travel trailer space in all parks shall be connected to the park electrical wiring system by underground cable and by approved receptacles, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective equipment. The minimum service for each mobile home lot shall be 120/240 volts AC, 80 amperes. The minimum service for each travel trailer lot shall be 120 volts AC, 30 amperes. (2) Adequate overcurrent protective devices and disconnecting means for controlling power supply to individual spaces shall be provided in accessible locations within convenient and readily traversable distance from such spaces without interruption by a street. (3) Branch current receptacles for supplying power to individual mobile home and travel trailer spaces shall be of approved weatherproof and grounded types designed to receive attachment plugs. Such receptacles shall be located not more than 25 feet from the overcurrent protective devices in the mobile home or travel trailer. (4) Every mobile home, except one provided with mast-weathered service, shall be connected to the branch circuit receptacle by an approved type of flexible cable not more than 25 feet in length, with connectors and/or male attachment plug cap. Attachment plug caps and connectors shall be of approved types and shall be designed and constructed so as to prevent strain from being transmitted from cable to terminals and to endure rough usage. A mobile home provided with a mast-weathered-type service shall be connected to an approved pole provided with approved disconnecting means and overcurrent protection device. E. Required grounding. All exposed non-current-carrying metal parts of mobile homes and travel trailers and all other equipment shall be grounded by means of an approved grounding conductor run with branch circuit conductors or other approved method of grounded metallic wiring. The neutral conductor shall not be used as an equipment ground for mobile homes, travel trailers or equipment within a park.
Section 249-26 of Riverhead's Code of Ordinances establishes comprehensive electrical wiring standards for mobile home and travel trailer parks. The provision sets requirements for how power lines must be routed and elevated, how individual spaces must be connected to the park's electrical system, and how outdoor equipment must be weatherproofed and grounded. It also specifies minimum voltage and amperage service levels for each type of lot and mandates that grounding conductors be run separately from neutral conductors throughout the park.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home and travel trailer parks in Riverhead must ensure their electrical infrastructure fully complies with § 249-26, including maintaining overhead power lines at least 18 feet above ground and keeping a minimum three-foot horizontal clearance from any structure. Each mobile home lot must be served by at least 120/240 volts AC at 80 amperes via underground cable, while travel trailer lots require at least 120 volts AC at 30 amperes. Compliant park operators also ensure all outdoor receptacles and disconnecting equipment are weatherproof and properly grounded, and that flexible connection cables to individual units do not exceed 25 feet in length.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home and travel trailer parks in Riverhead are entitled to electrical service that meets the standards set out in § 249-26, including properly grounded connections, weatherproof outdoor equipment, and minimum service levels appropriate to their lot type. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to fall short of these requirements—such as inadequate clearances, exposed wiring, or insufficient amperage—they may consider documenting the issue and contacting the appropriate local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations can also 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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