Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 249 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 249-27
Fuel supply and storage
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A. Fuel gas piping systems. (1) Fuel gas piping systems in all parks shall be installed and maintained so as to remain gastight, safe and operative under conditions of use. Such systems shall provide a supply of gas sufficient to meet the maximum expected demand of the installed gas-burning appliances connected thereto. The gas piping system shall be installed and maintained in conformity with accepted engineering practices and the rules and regulations of the authority having jurisdiction. (2) Each mobile home and travel trailer lot provided with piped gas shall have an approved shutoff valve installed upstream of the gas outlet. Such valve shall be located at a height of not less than six inches above grade, but shall not be located under a travel trailer. The outlet shall be equipped with an approved cap to prevent accidental discharge of gas when outlet is not in use. (3) Any riser, regulator, valve or other exposed piping and equipment subject to damage by vehicles shall be suitably protected. B. Liquefied petroleum gas systems. (1) Liquefied petroleum gas systems provided for mobile homes, travel trailers, service buildings or other structures shall be installed and maintained in conformity with the rules and regulations of the authority having jurisdiction. (2) Systems shall be provided with safety devices to relieve excessive pressures and shall be arranged so that the discharge terminates at a safe location. (3) Systems shall have at least one accessible means for shutting gas off. Such means shall be located outside the mobile home and shall be maintained in effective operating condition. (4) All liquefied petroleum gas piping outside of mobile homes and travel trailers shall be well supported and protected against mechanical injury. Undiluted liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form shall not be conveyed through piping equipment and systems in mobile homes. (5) Vessels of more than five and less than 60 United States gallons gross capacity may be installed at a mobile home or travel trailer space and shall be securely but not permanently fastened to prevent accidental overturning. (6) No liquefied petroleum gas vessel shall be stored or located inside any carport, mobile home or any other habitable structure unless such installations are specially approved by the authority having jurisdiction. (7) In addition to the requirements for liquefied petroleum gas systems in this section, mobile homes and travel trailers provided with such systems shall conform to the requirements described under fuel gas piping systems, Subsection A , of this section. C. Fuel oil supply systems. (1) All fuel oil supply systems provided for mobile homes, travel trailers, service buildings and other structures shall be installed and maintained in conformity with the rules and regulations of the authority having jurisdiction. (2) Storage tanks located in areas subject to traffic shall be protected against physical damage. (3) Tanks shall be designed and installed so as not to be a hazard to any part of the park or the surrounding property. (4) Pipes from tanks to mobile homes and travel trailers shall be protected from damage by settlement or corrosion.
Section 249-27 of Riverhead's Code of Ordinances establishes safety standards for all fuel supply and storage systems — including fuel gas piping, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and fuel oil — within mobile home and travel trailer parks. The rule requires that these systems be properly installed, maintained, and equipped with shutoff valves, pressure-relief devices, and protective measures to prevent leaks, accidental discharge, and physical damage. LPG vessels above five gallons must be secured against tipping, and no LPG vessel may be stored inside a habitable structure unless specifically approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Park operators subject to § 249-27 generally ensure that all fuel gas, LPG, and fuel oil systems are installed by qualified personnel in accordance with accepted engineering practices and the rules of the authority having jurisdiction. Compliant operators routinely inspect shutoff valves, pressure-relief devices, and piping supports to confirm they remain in effective working order, and they verify that any riser, regulator, or exposed equipment near vehicle traffic areas is adequately protected. Operators also confirm that LPG vessels exceeding five gallons are securely fastened at each lot and that no such vessel is stored inside a carport, mobile home, or other habitable structure without specific approval under § 249-27.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 249-27, residents of mobile home and travel trailer parks have a right to fuel systems that are safely installed, properly maintained, and equipped with accessible shutoff valves and pressure-relief devices. If a tenant observes a gas leak, unsecured LPG vessel, missing shutoff valve cap, or other condition that appears to violate these standards, they may report the concern to the local code enforcement office or the authority having jurisdiction over the park. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing and mobile home park regulations can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under § 249-27.
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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