Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 140-47
Mechanical systems and equipment standards
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A. Plumbing. (1) A mobile home shall contain: (a) Kitchen sink. (b) Flush-type water closet. (c) Bathtub or shower. (d) Lavatory. (2) Hot and cold water supply shall be provided at the kitchen sink, bathtub or shower and lavatory. Cold water shall be supplied to the water closet. (3) The plumbing system shall be designed and arranged so as to facilitate connecting to approved exterior water supply and sewage disposal systems, provide adequate water supply to all plumbing fixtures and dispose of all liquid wastes therefrom. B. Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning. (1) A mobile home shall contain: (a) Space heating equipment. (b) Water heating equipment. (2) Areas allocated for installation of space heating and water heating equipment shall provide adequate clearance so that the surface of adjacent combustible materials will not exceed a safe temperature. Curtains and draperies shall not be used in such areas. (3) Space and water heating units shall be of an approved type for installation in a mobile home. Fuel-burning water heaters and furnaces, other than those having a sealed combustion space, shall not be located in sleeping rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms. (4) Space heating units shall have sufficient capacity to maintain a minimum inside temperature of 70º F., based on the average of the recorded annual minimum outside temperatures for the locality, and shall be provided with manual or automatic temperature control devices. (5) Water heating units shall have sufficient capacity to deliver at each hot water outlet an ample supply of water at a minimum temperature range of 130º F. to 140º F., and such units shall be provided with safety devices arranged to relieve hazardous pressures and excessive temperatures. (6) Electrical space and water heating equipment shall be of an approved type and shall have adequate circuit protection devices. (7) Gas and liquid fuel-burning equipment shall be specifically designed for the type of fuel used. Flues and vents shall be suitable for the type of fuel used and shall be installed so that the surface of adjacent combustible material will not exceed a safe temperature. (8) Automatically operated heat-producing equipment using utility gas shall have a valve that will automatically shut off the flow of gas to the main burner when the pilot flame is extinguished. (9) Automatically operated heat-producing equipment using liquefied petroleum gas shall have a valve that will automatically shut off the flow of gas to the pilot light and main burner when the pilot flame is extinguished. (10) Fuel-burning space and water heating units shall be vented. Other fuel-burning equipment shall be vented where the discharge of products of combustion into the space where the equipment is installed would be unsafe. (11) Liquid fuel-burning equipment shall be vented and shall be provided with means to prevent spilling of fuel. (12) Fuel storage containers and gas cylinders shall be mounted outside the mobile home or in a space that is vented to the outside and is vaportight to the inside. (13) Warm air supply ducts and fittings shall be of noncombustible material. (14) Return air ducts shall be of noncombustible material where exposed to temperatures which are unsafe for combustible materials. (15) Return air grilles indoors and partitions shall be of a permanent, nonclosable type. Openings for return air shall not be located in bathrooms, toilet rooms or kitchenettes. (16) Mechanical ventilation, where required, shall exhaust air at rates not less than the following: (a) For habitable space: two air changes per hour. (b) For bathrooms and toilet rooms: 25 cubic feet per minute. (c) For kitchenettes: 100 cubic feet per minute. (17) Air-conditioning for habitable space provided in lieu of mechanical ventilation shall supply an amount of air not less than that set forth in Subsection (16) , with at least 25% of the required quantity taken from the outside. C. Electrical. (1) A mobile home shall contain an electrical wiring system and service equipment. (2) Electrical wiring shall have adequate capacity for designed lighting and appliance equipment. Individual circuits shall contain overload protection devices. (3) At least one receptacle outlet shall be provided for each multiple of 12 linear feet of wall space or major fraction thereof in each habitable space and kitchenette. Bathrooms and toilet rooms shall have permanently installed lighting fixtures and switches located so as not to be an electrical hazard. (4) Exterior equipment shall be weatherproofed to ensure protection of equipment from the elements. Service equipment shall have means for quick disconnection from the source of supply. (5) Provision shall be made for grounding non-current-carrying metallic parts of the electrical system. Such grounding shall be common to one external supply point. Provision shall be made for exterior source grounding of electrical system. D. Cooking and refrigeration. (1) A mobile home shall contain: (a) Cooking equipment. (b) Refrigeration equipment. (2) Electrical cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be of an approved type for installation in a mobile home and shall have adequate circuit protection devices. (3) Gas-burning cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be of an approved type for mobile home installation, and connections to rigid pipe shall be made with approved flexible-metal gas-appliance connectors. (4) Fuel storage shall conform to the requirements of fuel storage for heating.
Section 140-47 of Wallkill's Code of Ordinances establishes comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and equipment standards that mobile homes must meet. The provision specifies required plumbing fixtures, heating and ventilation capacities, electrical wiring safeguards, and cooking and refrigeration equipment standards. It also sets out safety requirements for fuel-burning appliances, venting, grounding, and temperature controls to protect occupants from hazards such as combustion risks, electrical overloads, and unsafe water temperatures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile homes subject to Wallkill Code ch. 140 § 140-47 generally ensure that each unit is equipped with all required plumbing fixtures, functioning space and water heating equipment capable of meeting the minimum temperature thresholds stated in the provision, and a properly grounded electrical system with overload protection on individual circuits. Compliant operators also verify that all fuel-burning appliances are vented appropriately, that automatic gas shutoff valves are installed on heat-producing equipment, and that fuel storage containers are mounted outside or in spaces vented to the exterior. Routine inspections of HVAC equipment, electrical service connections, and cooking and refrigeration appliances help confirm ongoing conformance with the standards outlined in § 140-47.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Wallkill Code ch. 140 § 140-47, tenants residing in mobile homes have an interest in confirming that their unit contains all required plumbing fixtures, adequate heating capable of maintaining at least 70°F, properly vented fuel-burning appliances, and a safe electrical system. If a tenant believes their mobile home does not meet the mechanical or equipment standards described in § 140-47—such as missing required fixtures, inadequate heating capacity, or improper venting—they may consider documenting the conditions and contacting the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help residents understand available options, including how a code violation might be raised in relevant proceedings.
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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