Walden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 174-14
Utilities
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A. Water, sewerage, gas and electricity. (1) A mobile home court shall be provided with the following utilities: water supply system, sewage disposal system and 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 system shall be designed to provide a sufficient supply of potable water, under adequate pressures, 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 system 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 system shall be designed to provide adequate capacity to supply the connected load without exceeding the allowable current-carrying capacity of the conductors.
Section 174-14 of Walden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 establishes baseline infrastructure requirements for mobile home courts, covering water supply, sewage disposal, gas piping, and electrical systems. Each utility must be sized to handle the full capacity of the court, including the maximum number of connected homes. Where public water or sewer systems are unavailable, privately operated alternatives must receive approval from the appropriate state, county, or city health authority. Sewage discharge into New York State waters is prohibited except under special approval consistent with Article 12 of the New York State Public Health Law.
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Operators of mobile home courts in Walden are generally expected to ensure that all utility systems described in § 174-14 — water, sewage, gas, and electrical — are engineered and maintained to serve the court at full occupancy. When public water or sewer connections are not available, compliant operators typically secure written approval from the relevant health department before placing a private system into service. Electrical and gas systems are generally designed so that capacity and pressure remain adequate at the most remote connection point, not just at the source. Keeping documentation of system approvals and capacity calculations on file is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 174-14 of Walden's mobile home court ordinance establishes that residents are entitled to adequate, safe utility service — including potable water at sufficient pressure, proper sewage disposal, and electrical capacity — as a baseline condition of the court's operation. If a resident believes utilities are undersized, unsafe, or improperly connected, that concern may be relevant to housing or health code enforcement processes administered by local or county authorities. Tenants experiencing utility deficiencies may consider contacting the Walden village code enforcement office, the county health department, or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options under § 174-14.
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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