RSA 15C-2.0072 - Setup Operation by Licensed Dealers, Manufacturers and Installers
(1)
Mobile/manufactured home dealers, manufacturers and installers licensed by the
department are authorized to acquire local building permits and may subcontract
with licensed installers and/or licensed subcontractors to perform any portion
of the installation which renders the home fit for habitation.
Mobile/manufactured home dealers, manufacturers and installers, who have met
the requirements of Section 320.8249, F.S., may perform setup operations as
prescribed in Section 320.822(14), F.S. Florida licensed manufacturers and
dealers are not required to acquire local building permits to perform warranty
service.
(2) Prior to a
mobile/manufactured home or park trailer being moved to the site for setup, the
installer, dealer or manufacturer shall assure that the necessary permits have
been obtained from the local building department and that the state
installation decal required by Section
RSA 320.8249(14),
F.S., is affixed to the mobile/manufactured home.
(3) Setup operation of new
mobile/manufactured homes and park trailers shall be performed in compliance
with the installation instructions which are required to be provided by the
manufacturer with each mobile/manufactured home and park trailer. Installation
standards for used mobile/manufactured homes and park trailers shall be in
compliance with the manufacturer's installation instructions if available. If
not available, used mobile/manufactured homes and park trailers shall comply
with the provisions of Rule 15C-1.010, F.A.C.
(4) Utility connections of a
mobile/manufactured home or park trailer by the licensed installer, dealer or
manufacturer shall include the following:
(a)
The connection of electrical conductors between expandable or multi-wide units
but not the main power source.
(b)
Sewer connection drainage shall include the connecting of all drainage dropouts
underneath the mobile/manufactured home or park trailer to an existing sewer
tap or septic tank.
(c) Potable
water connection shall include the connecting from the potable water connection
on the mobile/manufactured home or park trailer to an existing water meter,
water tap or other independent water supply system.
(5) All work performed at the setup site
shall be inspected by the local building official, including setup operation
performed by a licensed dealer, manufacturer or installer. A Certificate of
Occupancy shall be issued by the local building department only after
ascertaining that all work performed is in compliance with this rule and
applicable codes. Violations by Florida licensed dealers, manufacturers and
installers shall be reported in writing to the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Violations shall be investigated and appropriate action taken by the
department.
(6) Structural
additions, including, but not limited to add-a-rooms, roof-overs, porches and
carports, when attached to an existing unit shall have provisions for piers or
be blocked or otherwise supported under the existing unit so that all loads are
transferred directly to the ground. This requirement shall not apply if the
added structure is free standing and self-supporting with only the flashing
attached or if the added unit is being designed to be married to the existing
unit. All additions shall be constructed in compliance with State and locally
adopted building codes.
(7) Only
those dealers, manufacturers and installers licensed under the provisions of
this rule shall inspect blocking and tie downs on existing occupied or
previously installed mobile/manufactured homes. Any changes in blocking or tie
downs shall be under the guidelines specified in this rule.
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