Manufactured Homes Defined
Manufactured
Homes: These homes are completely factory-built. They are build in
conformance with a federal building code published and administered by
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The HUD Code (which goes by the longer name of The Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards) has been in effect for twenty-five years. Once they are built, manufactured homes are transported to the site and installed. These homes may be composed of one or more sections. Federal codes regulate manufactured housing design and construction, fire resistance, strength and durability, transportability, energy efficiency, and overall quality. HUD rules also set performance standards for the heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, thermal and electrical systems. Once a manufactured home is on site, it is possible to customize it with additions like decks, porches, and garages. These additions are covered by local, state or regional building codes as opposed to the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards.
Of course, the HUD code and other legal requirements represent minimum standards. Individual manufacturers may build homes that exceed the government standards and that offer additional certifications; most new homes will come with a warranty for additional buyer protection and assurance of quality. For one such firm, visit Skyline Manufactured Homes.
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