Colorado has regulations for mobile home installation.
Setting and Installing a mobile home is not an easy task. A myriad of problems surface, each with its own solution. A rank amateur does not have the knowledge base to set a mobile home, special skills and training are required. To achieve quality control for mobile home industry, Colorado has specific regulations in place for mobile home installations and freely shares these with the general public. Does this Spark an idea?
Specific Regulations
The regulations covering the mobile home installation program (MHIP) are Colorado Revised Statute (CRS) 24-32-Part 31. Other regulations include Colorado State Housing Board Resolution #38 and Division of Housing Rule #1. These regulations specify how a home should be installed along with any qualifications and licensing required by the installer.
Installer Duties
Before a person or organization can commence operations,certification is required. This includes registering with Colorado as an installer. Installers must be at least 18-years-old and pass a state qualifying examination. Study guides are available form the MHIP for the exam. Furthermore, as of August, 2010, all installers must carry a $100,000 liability insurance policy and post a $10,000 bond.
Manufacturer Specifications
All installers must follow manufacturer's specifications for installation. Manufacturers usually have qualified engineers or architects drawing the installation blueprints and the design must be followed. Some of the things covered are pier location and spacing and tie down specifications. Other things outlined in the prints are water, electric and sewer hookups.
Certificate of Occupancy
After the home is installed, a qualified Inspector from the MHIP reviews the installation and issues a certificate of occupancy. If any deficiencies are found, these must be corrected by the installer before a certificate can be issued.
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