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(A) The town has elected to participate in the state’s Manufactured Housing Installation Program and, therefore, will provide all inspection of manufactured housing installations within its jurisdiction, except those provided by a certified installer as described in § 152.004 of this chapter.
(B) The town may, if a certified installer is not presently employed by the town, or is not available to complete an installation inspection, request the Division or a certified inspector to complete the installation inspection.
(Prior Code, § 515.5) (Ord. 464, passed 8-2-2002; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)
(A) The Division has adopted standards to be used state-wide for the installation, inspection and enforcement of the installation of manufactured homes. A local government unit may not adopt less stringent standards for the installation of a manufactured home than those adopted by the Division.
(B) Pursuant to the standards adopted by the Division, the following standards shall be adopted by the town.
(1) The primary standard as required for all new homes shall be the home manufacturer’s written installation instructions.
(2) Alternate standard when the home manufacturer’s written installation instructions are not available shall be adopted as follows.
(a) Adoption of the Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing, 1996 Edition.
1. Pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 31-16-201 et seq., as amended, there is hereby adopted as the Manufactured Home Installation Code of the town for manufactured home being installed on a permanent foundation when the manufacturer’s written installation instructions are not available.
2. The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the installation of manufactured homes on permanent foundations when the home manufacturer’s written instructions are not available while meeting the requirements of C.R.S.§ 24-31-3316, in the town.
(b) Adoption of the NCSBCS/ANSI A225.1, 1994/1999 Edition.
1. Pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 31-16-201 et seq., as amended, there is hereby adopted as the Manufactured Home Installation Code of the town for manufactured home being installed on a temporary foundation when the manufacturer’s written installation instructions are not available.
2. The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the installation of manufactured homes on temporary foundations when the home manufacturer’s written instructions are not available while meeting the requirements of C.R.S. Title 24, Art. 32, part 31, in the town.
(3) When alternate standards are used for the installation, inspection and enforcement of the installation of a manufactured home, the applicant for installation authorization shall submit a plan for installation for review by the town.
(a) The alternate standard for temporary foundation sets is the NFPA 225, 2013 Edition, as amended. Site-built permanent foundations must be built in accordance with Town Building Department requirements and must be engineered or built to conform with the alternate standard for permanent foundation sets, which is the September 1996 Edition or most recent version of the HUD Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing.
(b) The Board of Trustees shall have the authority to establish a fee structure for such plan review.
(c) All plans submitted shall meet the requirements establish in the alternative code applicable to the project including requirements for engineering and sealing of plans.
(4) No manufactured home shall be installed which does not meet the following minimums:
(a) Wind Zone: Zone 1;
(b) Thermal Zone 3; and
(c) Roof load: 30 psi.
(Prior Code, § 515.6) (Ord. 464, passed 8-2-2002; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)
(A) The Division shall adopt a standard installation authorization to be used statewide, including a standard inspection form and minimum inspection form requirements.
(B) Prior to beginning the installation of a manufactured home, the owner, registered or certified installer of a manufactured home or property owner shall make an application for an installation authorization from the town.
(1) At the time of application for an installation authorization, if the primary standard for the installation shall be used, the manufacturer’s written installation instructions shall by submitted to the town.
(2) If the primary standard is not being used, the town shall determine the appropriate alternate standard to be used.
(3) The Board of Trustees of the town shall of the authority to adopt a fee schedule for installation program fees including insignia fees, inspection fees and re-inspection fees.
(C) Owners, registered installers, certified installers and property owners shall display an installation authorization at the site of the manufactured home certifying compliance.
(1) Each authorization for installation will contain the identity of the installer and owner as well as phone number and contact person and identify the installer as owner, registered or certified.
(2) The certificate shall also include the name, address and telephone number of the town as the agency issuing the installation authorization.
(D) If the primary standard is being used to install the manufactured home, a copy of the manufacturer’s instructions shall be available at the time of installation and inspection.
(1) The installer is responsible to maintain a copy of the manufacturer’s instructions at the installation site.
(2) Whenever the manufacturer’s instructions are not present at the time of inspection, the inspector may reschedule the inspection.
(3) All costs of the inspection and the following re-inspection will be borne by the installer.
(E) The owner, installer, manufacturer or retailer shall have the right to be present at any inspection.
(F) All manufactured homes that are found to be in compliance with installation standards shall have an insignia of installation completed and permanently attached by the inspector making the inspection. Installation made by a certified installer may be inspected and certified by the installer. Such installations do not require inspection by the town. The certified installer shall complete and permanently attach an insignia when the installation is complete and make insignia reports to the town as required.
(G) When a manufactured home installation is not found in compliance with the applicable manufacturer’s instructions or the installation standard, the installer shall be notified in writing by the inspector.
(1) The inspector may at the time of inspection, include in the inspection report instructions for the installer to call for re-inspection at any stage to prevent cover up of any part of the installation requiring re-inspection by the inspector.
(2) The installer shall pay for any repairs required to bring the installation into compliance, including any subsequent inspections required.
(3) If a vacant manufactured home fails the installation because of conditions that endanger the health and safety of the occupant, the manufactured home shall not be occupied and the manufactured home shall be visibly posted with notification to prevent occupancy.
(4) If the manufactured home fails the installation inspection because of conditions that do not endanger the health or safety of the occupant, the manufactured home may be occupied pending the correction of those defects or deficiencies that served as the basis of the failed inspection.
(H) Application of the certification insignia is evidence that permanent utilities may be installed.
(I) Permanent insignia application is required prior to occupancy of the home.
(J) If an installation or subsequent repair of an installation by an installer fails to meet the instructions or standards within the time limit allowed by the inspector, the inspector shall notify the installer that the installation is in default.
(1) The installer shall be given ten working days after notification of default to bring the installation into compliance.
(2) The town may request that the Division investigate the installation.
(3) The Division may revoke, suspend or fail to renew the registration or certification of the installer and cause the forfeiture of the installer’s surety bond on behalf of the owner of the manufactured home for failing to comply with the Division’s and town’s standards regarding installation of a manufactured home.
(Prior Code, § 515.7) (Ord. 464, passed 8-2-2002; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)
(A) The Division and/or the town may investigate complaints filed by owners, occupants, dealers, manufacturers or other parties relating to the installation of manufactured homes as necessary to enforce and administer these regulations.
(B) In addition to the required inspections, the Division may inspect the installation of a manufactured home upon written complaint filed by the owner installer, manufacturer or dealer of a manufactured home.
(1) The requesting party shall pay for the inspection prior to the Division’s inspection.
(2) Homeowners are exempt from paying inspection fees.
(C) The town shall file a written complaint with the Division against any installer who has been notified that the installation is in default.
(D) If the installation of a manufactured home by an installer fails the requested complaint inspection, the installer shall reimburse the Division for the cost of the failed inspection.
(E) The installer shall also pay for any subsequent repairs necessary to bring the installation into compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions or standards.
(F) The installer shall also pay for any subsequent inspections required by the Division.
(G) Failure of the installer to pay for any inspections or subsequent repairs deemed necessary by the Division shall result in the revocation of registration and/or forfeiture of the installer’s performance bond on behalf of the owner of the manufactured home.
(Prior Code, § 515.8) (Ord. 464, passed 8-2-2002; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)
(A) The Division may suspend or revoke the registration or certification of an installer if the person fails to:
(1) File with the Division and keep in force a letter of credit, certificate of deposit or surety bond as required;
(2) File with the Division and keep in force required liability insurance;
(3) Pay assessed inspection costs; or
(4) Make any subsequent repairs that are necessary to bring the installation into compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions or the standards promulgated by the Division and described in the code.
(B) The Division may temporarily suspend a registration or certification if proof of insurance or surety bond has expired.
(C) (1) The Division may revoke the certification of a certified installer and replace it, at the Division’s discretion, with the status of registered installer.
(2) All unused installation insignias must be returned to the Division immediately and the installer will lose the right to purchase and install insignias.
(D) When the Division revokes a registration or certification, the installer may reapply as a registered or certified installer one year after the date of revocation.
(E) Installers whose registration or certification has been revoked or suspended may appeal the Division’s decision to the state’s Housing Board for reinstatement.
(Prior Code, § 515.9) (Ord. 464, passed 8-2-2002; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)
(A) The state’s Housing Board may revoke or suspend a certification or registration after notice and hearing pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 24-4-104 and 24-4-105.
(B) Judicial review of the certification or registration revocation actions by the Division or the state’s Housing Board shall be governed by C.R.S. § 24-4-106.
(Prior Code, § 515.10) (Ord. 464, passed 8-2-2002; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)
(A) The Division shall adopt a standard Insignia to be used statewide as a certification of installation certifying that the manufactured home was installed in compliance with the provisions of C.R.S. Title 24, Art. 32, part 31, and regulations promulgated by the Division. Insignias shall remain the property of the state and are not subject to refund.
(Prior Code, § 515.11)
(B) Registered and certified installers shall warranty the installation of a manufactured home for one year from the date the insignia was affixed to the manufactured home.
(Prior Code, § 515.12)
(Ord. 464, passed 8-2-2002; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)
The following amendments, by addition, deletion, revision and exceptions are made to NFPA 225, 2013 Edition:
Definitions:
Architect: A State of Colorado Licensed Professional Architect.
Carport: An awning or shade structure for a vehicle(s) that is freestanding entirely open on two or more sides, and not attached to a Manufactured Home.
Engineer: A State of Colorado Licensed Professional Engineer.
Geologist: A State of Colorado Licensed Professional Geologist or Engineer.
Manufactured Home: A structure, transportable in one or more sections that, in its traveling mode, is eight (8) feet or more in width or forty (40) feet or more in length, or when erected on site is more than three hundred twenty (320) or more square feet; that is built on a permanent chassis; that is designed to be used as a dwelling; that may or may not have a permanent foundation; that is connected to the required utilities; and that contains the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems, except that such term shall include any structure that meets the size requirements and for which the manufacturer has voluntarily filed a certification required the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and that complies with the Manufactured Home Code.
(Prior Code, § 515.12.2) (Ord. 464, passed 8-2-2002; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)
(A) General. All requirements of the Land Development Code of the town regarding encroachments in streets, yards and courts shall be obeyed, and required setbacks from property lines and public roads shall be met.
(B) Fire separation distances. The distance a home must be sited from other structures depends on its fire-resistance rating. No manufactured home may be installed closer than ten feet from another primary structure.
(C) Bearing capacity. Test the bearing capacity of the soil in accordance with this division (C) before designing the foundation. If the soil cannot be tested, but its type can be identified, use the foundation bearing pressures shown in Table 3-1 as a guide. If the soil cannot be identified, use a bearing capacity of 1,000 pounds per square foot. Under unusual conditions, or if the soil appears to be composed of peat or un-compacted fill, or has expansive characteristics, consult a local geologist, engineer or architect.
(D) Soil. Use a pocket penetrometer or other methods acceptable to the town. The proper penetrometer reading must be taken after removing all organic material to undisturbed earth, at the foundation bearing level. The installer is responsible for documenting soil types and bearing capacities.
(E) Gutters and downspouts. When gutters and/or downspouts are installed, direct the runoff away from the home. The use of splash blocks and downspout extensions will enhance drainage away from the home.
(F) Foundation requirements. All exterior walls, marriage walls, marriage wall posts, columns and piers must be supported on an acceptable foundation system that must be of sufficient design to support safely the loads imposed, as determined by the character of the soil.
(G) Height above grade. Foundation wall shall extend at least six inches above the finished grade adjacent to the foundation at all points.
(H) Minimum foundation wall and wall footing thickness. If masonry or concrete construction is used, the minimum foundation wall width shall be six inches. The minimum reinforced concrete footing thickness shall be three and one-half inches or one and one-half times the length of the footing projection from the foundation wall, whichever is greater.
(I) Crawl space requirements (basementless spaces).
(1) Height requirement. Ground level must be at last 18 inches below the bottom of wood floor joists and 12 inches below the bottom of the chassis beams. (See § 152.004 of this chapter.)
(2) Interior vs. exterior ground level. The interior ground level must be above the outside finish grade with a minimum 2% slope to the exterior unless:
(a) Adequate gravity drainage to a positive outfall is provided;
(b) A professional engineer or architect certifies the permeability of the soil and the water table is such that water will not collect in the crawl space; or
(c) A full perimeter foundation drain and sump pit are provided.
(3) Configuration. Select manufactured pier heights so that the adjustable risers do not extend more than two inches when finally positioned. All piers must rest on footings (see § 152.004 of this chapter) that extend below the frost line (see § 152.004 of this chapter for exemptions to placement) and are placed on either undisturbed soil or compacted fill except for interior heated areas which may bear above frost line on undisturbed soil or compacted fill.
(4) Design procedures. Pier height is to be measured from the top of the footing.
(5) Other materials. Other materials approved for footings may be used when approved by local authorities if they provide equal load-bearing capacity and resistance to decay. Examples include: one-half inch maximum crushed stone; three-eights inch or three-fourths graduated gravel; coarse sand, with no grains smaller than one-sixteenth inch, placed so it provides a soil-bearing capacity of at least 3,000 pounds per square foot; approved ANS footings.
(J) Permanent foundation. See Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing.
(K) Severe wind areas. Consult the authority having jurisdiction or a professional engineer or architect.
(L) (Table 5-1) normal home installations (single - or - multi-section homes).
(1) Piers-ground anchors. The manufactured home rests on piers of concrete block; formed-in- place concrete; permanent wood; or steel pedestals on permanent wood, crushed stone, approved ABS or concrete footers. The ground anchors are embedded at an angle in the soil to act as dead-men to resist the horizontal and vertical wind forces. Straps are tied to the frame, with or without over-the-top straps.
(2) Duct-work cross-overs. Clamp the flexible air conditioning and/or heating ducts to the sleeves projecting through the bottom covering, seal the ducts’ adjustable collars with several wrappings of duct tape and suspend/support them above the ground. (See Figure 5-1.)
(3) Number and location of anchors.
(a) The home must be anchored to the ground in order to resist overturning and lateral movement (sliding) of the home caused by forces imposed by the wind. The tie-down anchoring system described in this section is one acceptable method of anchoring the home to withstand its wind load.
(b) Unless otherwise noted, all tie-down and anchoring instructions are for homes with roof pitches which do not exceed 20 degrees (4.3 inches in 12 inches).
(c) The tie-down anchoring devices shall be certified by a registered state professional engineer, architect or a nationally recognized laboratory. They must be capable of resisting an allowable working load equal to or exceeding 3,150 pounds and shall be capable of withstanding a 50% overload (4,725 pounds total) at an angle of 45 degrees from the vertical. Ground anchors must be installed as specified by the anchor manufacturer.
(d) Anchoring equipment exposed to weather shall have a resistance to weather deterioration at least equivalent to that provided by a coat of zinc on steel of not less than 0.3 ounces per square foot of surface coated. Slit or cut edges of zinc-coated strapping do not need to be zinc-coated.
(e) Straps shall be Type 1, Finish B, Grade 1, steel strapping, one and one-fourth inches wide and 0.035 inches in thickness, certified by a registered professional engineer or architect, or listed as conforming with ASTM Standard Specification D3953-91, Standard Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals.
(f) The home must be in its final position with sections fastened together prior to installing tie-down equipment.
(4) Ground anchors.
(a) Before ground anchor installation, determine that the anchors will not be close to any underground utility lines.
(b) The ground anchor spacing and installation method were developed by the Manufactured Housing Research Alliance.
(c) Ground anchors shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions. The following is one example: Install the anchors at the locations selected from Table D when the home manufacturer’s installation instructions are not available.
(d) Steps for proper ground anchor installation. These steps must be followed to use Table D:
1. Place the anchors approximately four inches to the inside of the exterior wall line of the home or a sufficient distance to avoid interference with the skirting. (See diagram.)
2. Hold the Anchor at an angle of approximately 15 degrees off of vertical so that the head of the anchor is just outside the sidewall. (See diagram.)
3. Install the anchor to a depth of approximately one-third the anchor length.
4. Place a stabilizer plate (all lateral loaded ground anchor must have stabilizer plates) of the size indicated on the chart to the inside of the anchor shaft (side of shaft toward center of house) and two inches from the shaft. (See diagram.)
5. Drive the stabilizer plate into the ground until the top of the plate is flush with the surface of the ground.
6. Install the anchor to its full depth/length.
7. Attach the anchor head to the chassis main rail with approved strapping and connection hardware in accordance with the strap manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Pretension the anchor by pulling it up to the stabilizer plate. Pull the anchor approximately one-half inch more while it is in contact with the plate using the strap and take-up bolt to move the anchor head.
9. After all anchors have been installed and pre-tensioned, recheck all anchor straps to assure that they are tight and that the anchor shafts have remained in contact with the stabilizer plate.
(e) Important notes about the anchor spacing selector.
1. For homes with eight-foot sidewalls, reduce the recommended anchor spacing by one-half foot.
2. Do not use this chart for homes with roof slopes greater than 20 degrees (approximately 4 in 12).
3. Anchors are required within two feet of each end wall.
(Prior Code, § 515.13) (Ord. 464, passed 8-2-2002; Ord. 584, passed 10-1-2015)
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