This document covers the installation of manufactured
homes, wherever located, whenever the manufacturer's installation
instructions are not available or when the manufacturer's instructions
do not adequately cover special conditions required for the installation
(for example, but not limited to, installation in a floodplain). It
is not intended to be applied retroactively to existing sites except
where Kent County considers such application essential for the safety
and health of the occupants or users of the sites. An acceptable alternative
to this document is a set of plans and specifications for a particular
installation prepared and sealed by a registered design professional.
The provisions of this standard are intended
to apply to manufactured homes (single-section, multisection or expandable
types) for use as single-family dwellings.
Note 1: The Federal Manufactured Home Construction
and Safety Standards (MHCSS) cover one-family occupancies only. This
chapter makes no provisions for other residential occupancies.
Note 2: This chapter does not apply to manufactured
homes used for other than dwelling purposes.
Note 3: The provisions of this chapter shall
not apply to recreational vehicles as defined in the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) 501C, Standard for Recreational Vehicles,
or to park trailers as defined by Delaware Code.
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A. Types of manufactured homes covered. The manufactured
homes covered under this chapter are manufactured homes complying
with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) MHCSS Program, as set forth in 24 CFR 3280, 3282 and 3283, as
mandated in the United States of America and manufactured homes built
prior to June 15, 1976, including those complying with the Standard
for Mobile Homes, NFPA 501B/ANSI A119.1 Edition, in effect at the
time of manufacture.
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NOTE: The federal standards, regulations and
requirements for manufactured housing, as authorized by 42 U.S.C.
§ 5401 et seq., are as follows:
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Part 3280 - MHCSS
Part 3282 - Manufactured Home Procedural and
Enforcement Regulations
Part 3283 - Manufactured Home Consumer Manual
Requirements
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Hereafter, throughout the sections of this document,
"manufactured home" will be used interchangeably with "home."
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B. Organization of chapter. This chapter consists of
sections, generally divided by the kinds of work involved in properly
setting up a home.
C. Use of this chapter.
(1) This chapter contains instructions, including specifications
and procedures, for installation and hookup of a manufactured home.
It has been written in an objective and easy-to-understand manner
so that it can be understood by those who lack extensive technical
training. It discusses the installation of the home from preparation
of the site through final inspection. It includes tables and figures
giving important data for proper installation.
(2) Careful adherence to this chapter by the homeowner
and installation crew, and consultation with a registered engineer
in those unusual circumstances it does not cover, will help ensure
the homeowner of a well-built, safe and affordable home for many years
to come.
Prior to altering a home, i.e., modifying the
electrical, plumbing or heating or cooling systems; adding a room,
carport or garage; or making major repairs such replacing a roof,
the homeowner shall contact Kent County. Any structural changes or
additions to the home will require a building permit and construction
to meet the provisions of the CABO One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code
referred to as the Kent County Building Code.