Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-26
Natural gas
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Mobile home stands with natural gas or propane shall have an approved manual shutoff valve. The gas outlet shall be equipped with an approved cap to prevent accidental discharge of gas when the outlet is not in use. All natural gas supply systems shall be installed and maintained in conformity with the public utility company standards.
Section 98-26 of Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 establishes safety requirements for natural gas and propane systems at mobile home stands. Each stand must have a manual shutoff valve that has been approved, and any gas outlet not in active use must be fitted with an approved cap to guard against accidental gas release. Beyond those hardware requirements, the entire natural gas supply system must be installed and kept in a condition that meets the standards set by the applicable public utility company.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Spencer, N.Y. are expected to ensure that every stand served by natural gas or propane is equipped with an approved manual shutoff valve and an approved cap on each unused gas outlet, as required by § 98-26. Maintenance programs for compliant parks typically include periodic inspections to confirm that caps are in place and that shutoff valves remain functional. Because § 98-26 also requires conformity with public utility company standards, park operators generally coordinate with the relevant utility to verify that installation and ongoing maintenance meet those standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances § 98-26, residents of mobile home stands have a right to gas and propane systems that include an approved manual shutoff valve and properly capped outlets, all maintained to public utility company standards. If a tenant observes a missing cap, a non-functional shutoff valve, or other apparent noncompliance, they may report the condition to the local code enforcement office responsible for administering ch. 98. Tenants can also reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to better understand what remedies or defenses may be available when safety equipment required by § 98-26 is absent or defective.
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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