No person shall occupy for the purpose of living within a home which does not comply with the following requirements before being issued a certificate of occupancy by the Code Official.
(A) HUD Code. Every new manufactured and pre-owned manufactured home located in the jurisdiction shall be in compliance with the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5401 through 5426 and shall not have been altered in such a way that the home no longer meets the code.
(B) State requirements. Every new manufactured and pre-owned manufactured home located in the jurisdiction shall be in compliance and enforced with the State Department of Public Health and the state requirements as listed below:
(1) Manufactured Home Quality Assurance Act (430 ILCS 117);
(2) Illinois Mobile Home Tiedown Act (210 ILCS 120);
(3) Illinois Modular Dwelling and Mobile Structure Safety Act (430 ILCS 115);
(4) Abandoned Mobile Home Act (210 ILCS 117); and
(5) Mobile Home Park Act (210 ILCS 115).
(C) Pre-owned interior condition. Every floor, interior wall and ceiling shall be in sound condition. The floor system shall be in sound condition and free of warping, holes, water damage or deterioration. Doors and windows shall be operable, water-tight and in good working condition.
(D) Exterior. The exterior of all new manufactured homes and pre-owned manufactured homes shall be free of loose or rotting boards or timbers and any other conditions that might admit rain or moisture to the interior portions of the walls or to occupied spaces. The exterior siding shall be free of rot and rust. Roofs shall be structurally sound and have no obvious defects that might admit rain or cause moisture to collect on the interior portion of the home.
(E) Sanitary facilities. Every plumbing fixture, water and waste pipe of a new manufactured home and pre-owned manufactured home shall be in sanitary working condition when properly connected, and shall be free from leaks and obstructions. Each home shall contain a kitchen sink. Each bathroom shall contain a lavatory and water closet. At least one bathroom shall contain a tub and/or shower facilities. Each of these fixtures shall be checked upon being connected to ensure they are in good working condition.
(F) Heating systems. Heating shall be safe and in working condition. Un-vented heaters shall be prohibited.
(G) Electrical systems. Electrical systems (switches, receptacles, fixtures and the like) shall be properly installed and wired and shall be in working condition. Distribution panes shall be in compliance with the approved listing, complete with required breakers, with all unused openings covered with solid covers approved and listed for that purpose (2014 NEC Article 550). Each new manufactured and pre-owned manufactured home shall contain a water heater in safe and working order. No aluminum wire shall be allowed (2014 NEC 550.15).
(H) Hot water supply. Each home shall contain a water heater in safe and working condition.
(I) Egress windows. Each bedroom of a manufactured home shall have at least one operable window of sufficient size to allow egress.
(J) Ventilation. The kitchen in the home shall have at least one operating window or other ventilation device. There shall be adequate ventilation in all bathrooms.
(K) Smoke detectors. Each new and pre-owned manufactured home shall contain one operable battery-operated smoke detector in each bedroom and in the kitchen, which must be installed in accordance to the manufacturer’s instructions.
(L) Steps and landings. Steps and landings are required for all new or pre-owned manufactured homes at an egress door. Loose or/and stacked steps are strictly prohibited. If the landing is over 30 inches from the ground then handrails and guardrails are required.
(M) Skirting. Installation of skirting shall be required. Installation shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Acceptable materials include masonry, stone, fiberglass, simulated brick or stone, vinyl or other materials for the purpose of skirting.
(Ord 17-001, passed 12-12-2017)