Walden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 174-7
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A. Mobile home design and construction shall conform to generally accepted standards of the mobile home industry. B. Materials, assemblies and equipment shall conform to generally accepted standards with respect to strength, durability, corrosion and fire resistance and other qualities recognized under such standards. C. Habitable and nonhabitable space shall be arranged, located, lighted and ventilated so as to be appropriate for the intended use. D. Mechanical systems and equipment shall be designed, installed and located so that under normal conditions of use such systems and equipment shall be capable of functioning safely and efficiently without being forced to operate beyond the designed capacity. E. Equipment requiring operation, inspection or maintenance shall be located so that easy access to it is provided. F. Plumbing, heating and electrical systems shall be properly connected to approved sources of supply when a mobile home is in a fixed location and occupied for living purposes. G. Mobile home units, including mechanical systems and equipment, shall be maintained and operated so as to be free of conditions conducive to personal injury or detrimental to health or welfare.
Section 174-7 of Walden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 establishes baseline construction, design, and maintenance standards for mobile homes. The rule requires that the physical structure, materials, and mechanical systems meet recognized industry standards for safety, durability, and fire resistance, and that habitable spaces be properly arranged, lit, and ventilated. Utility systems such as plumbing, heating, and electrical must be connected to approved sources whenever the unit is occupied, and the home must be kept free of conditions that could cause injury or harm health.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile homes subject to § 174-7 generally ensure that each unit is constructed and maintained in conformance with accepted mobile home industry standards, covering everything from structural materials to mechanical systems. Compliant operators keep plumbing, heating, and electrical systems connected to approved supply sources whenever a unit is occupied, and they arrange equipment so that it can be inspected and serviced without difficulty. Routine maintenance practices under § 174-7 focus on eliminating conditions that could lead to personal injury or pose health and welfare risks to residents.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 174-7 gives residents of mobile homes in Walden, N.Y. a basis to expect that their unit meets recognized safety, construction, and habitability standards, including proper ventilation, lighting, and functioning utility connections. If conditions in a unit appear to fall short of these requirements — such as inaccessible mechanical equipment, inadequate ventilation, or disconnected utility systems — tenants may have grounds to raise a violation of § 174-7 when seeking remedies. Tenant-rights organizations and local code enforcement offices can provide information about how complaints under ch. 174 are typically filed and processed in Walden.
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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