(a) Foundations for modular homes. Modular homes located on individually owned lots shall be placed on a permanent masonry constructed foundation designed and constructed in accordance with the minimum specifications outlined in the Uniform Building Code adopted by this code of ordinances for a similar conventionally constructed house. A modular home being mounted on such foundation shall have its wheels, axles, suspension and hitch permanently removed, prior to occupancy.
(1987 Code, § 4-1004)
(b) Foundations for mobile homes. All spaces on mobile home lots intended for the use of mobile homes shall be installed according to the minimum standards, requirements and specifications set out as follows.
(1) Foundations for piers shall be installed directly under the main frame or chassis of the mobile home. All grass and organic material shall be removed and the pier foundation placed on stable soil. The piers shall not be farther apart than ten feet on centers, and the main frame, front or face of the mobile home shall not extend farther than one foot beyond the center line of the end of the piers. Each pier foundation shall consist of two concrete blocks, and each such block shall be eight inches wide, eight inches high and 16 inches long or shall be of such other materials and design as approved by the Building Inspector.
(2) Piers shall be constructed of either open cell or solid concrete blocks, each of which shall be eight inches wide, eight inches high and 16 inches long, with open calls vertical or combination with solid concrete blocks which are two inches thick, eight inches high and 16 inches long placed above the foundation block. A wood plate which is at least one inch in actual thickness, either eight inches wide and 16 inches long shall be placed on top of the pier, with weather-proof wood shims, when needed, fitted and driven tightly between the wood plate and the main frame. Such shims shall not occupy more than one inch of vertical space. Piers shall be installed perpendicular to the I-beam. All piers over 30 inches in height, measured from the top of the foundation block to the I-beam, shall be double tiers with blocks interlocked and capped with a solid concrete block, which shall be four inches high, 16 inches wide and 16 inches long, and cushioned with wood blocking as required. Piers shall not exceed 48 inches in height, unless designed by a registered professional engineer or architect.
(1987 Code § 4-1005)