1) At
what point does the State Division of Building Safety
(DBS) responsibility end and the local jurisdiction
begin?
2) When a remodel covers over one of the two (2) HUD required
exits for MH, is the MH then out of compliance?
3)
On a MH re-roof, is it an approved method to install a second
layer over the existing layer or not?
4) Do additions to MH’s require engineering?
5)
Are landings and steps required at every egress, even if there are three
exits?
6) Is
a licensed installer required to set up a MH?
7) What
is required to change a MH from a “standard set” to “real property”?
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1 |
At what point does the State Division of Building Safety
(DBS) responsibility end and the local jurisdiction begin?
After the initial set up when the MH
is new. After that point the local jurisdictions
have the authority for compliance. |
2 |
When a remodel covers over one of the two (2) HUD required
exits for MH, is the MH then out of compliance?
No, the
MH is not out of compliance, since that type of remodel falls
under the IRC, and no longer do HUD or the State DBS enforce
compliance according to HUD standards. It becomes a local
jurisdiction approval issue. |
3 |
On a MH re-roof, is it an approved method to install
a second layer over the existing layer or not?
The MH
is an engineered unit with a specific roof load design. A
second layer of roof material constitutes additional load
on the design, therefore the owner has the option of providing
engineering for the additional load on the MH for the 2 layer
of material weight, or tear off the old layer and install
a new roof. |
4 |
Do
additions to MH’s require engineering?
The
MH is an engineered unit. Any additions to the MH that is
attached and considered to bear on the engineered unit, therefore
engineering would be necessary to insure and maintain the
integrity of the unit. If the addition is “self supporting” and
does not bear on the MH then no engineering would come into
play concerning the MH. Flashing at the roof line to provide
a plane for the rain, is not considered being “attached” from
a bearing design. |
5 |
Are landings and steps required at
every egress, even if there are three exits?
Yes, complying landing, stairway,
guard and hand rail are required at each egress. |
6 |
Is a licensed installer required to set up a MH?
Yes.
Even if the owner decides to install he MH him or herself,
state law requires that a licensed installer review the installation
for compliance. Installers licensing can be verified on the
state web site at dbs.idaho.gov, “active licenses”. |
7 |
What
is required to change a MH from a “standard
set” to “real property”?
The local jurisdiction
must sign off on the “real property” form , verifying
that the MH is on a “Permanent Foundation” and
that the “running gear” and “tongue” have
been permanently removed. The State DBS Idaho Manufactured
Home Installation Standard, Section 504 addresses permanent
foundations. This is the standard issued by the State DBS,
that inspectors use to verify compliance. |
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More to come as they arise. |
