Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 140-44
Design and construction requirements
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Mobile homes shall be structurally sound, effectively insulated and capable of sustaining designed dynamic loading. A. Body and body framing. (1) Body frames shall be designed and constructed as complete units. Wall and floor surfaces shall be firmly attached to body framing members. Doors and windows shall be securely framed in place. Framing and exterior skin shall be surface-treated or painted to prevent deterioration. (2) Roofs shall be pitched for proper drainage and shall be weathertight. Roof decks shall be of metal or noncombustible materials. (3) Wood body framing shall be of seasoned lumber and shall provide adequate support and rigidity. Members shall be joined so as to ensure permanent attachment to each other. (4) Metal body framing shall be of structural formed sections, riveted, bolted or welded together. Where different metals are joined, precaution shall be taken to prevent electrolytic action. (5) Insulation of floors, roof and exterior walls shall consist of noncombustible materials. (6) Ventilation shall be provided to minimize deterioration of structural members from condensation or other causes. B. Chassis. (1) Chassis shall extend substantially the length of the body and shall be capable of supporting the live and dead loads to which subjected. (2) Tongue or drawbar shall be secured to the chassis and shall be capable of supporting the weight of the forward end of the mobile home. If designed to support gas cylinders, the tongue shall be of sufficient strength and shall permit secure attachment. (3) The hitch shall be securely attached to the tongue so as to become an integral part of the tongue. (4) Axles, spring assemblies and wheels shall be capable of supporting the calculated loads. C. Placement. Placement of a mobile home on a mobile stand by jacks or supports shall be such as to ensure the retention of the mobile home in a fixed position.
Section 140-44 of Wallkill's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum structural and construction standards that mobile homes must meet. The rule covers the integrity of body framing, roofing, insulation, chassis components, hitches, axles, and how a unit is placed on its stand. Together, these requirements are intended to ensure that a mobile home is safe, weather-resistant, and stable in its installed position.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 140-44, operators and owners of mobile home parks or individual units are generally expected to ensure that every mobile home on their property meets the structural, insulation, chassis, and placement standards described in the provision. Compliant operators typically document that roofs drain properly, framing is surface-treated or painted against deterioration, and each unit is secured on its stand by jacks or supports that hold it in a fixed position. Keeping maintenance records and conducting periodic inspections of body framing, chassis components, and hitches are practices commonly associated with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 140-44 sets out the structural and safety standards your mobile home is required to meet, covering everything from roof weathertightness and insulation materials to chassis integrity and proper placement on a stand. If you observe conditions that appear to fall short of these standards—such as deteriorating framing, inadequate drainage, or an unstable placement—you may have grounds to raise a code-compliance concern with the Town of Wallkill's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help you understand the options available, including how a violation of § 140-44 might be relevant to habitability or other claims.
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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