when manufacturer's installation instructions are not available shall be as
requirements of these regulations. home; Support System: A
may be used when proof that the manufacturer has approved such systems is
Florida Mobile Home Installers; Georgia Mobile Home Installers Class; Insurers Install, repair, and replace units, fixtures, appliances, and other items and systems in mobile and modular homes, prefabricated buildings, or travel trailers, using hand tools or power tools. officials and authorized representatives of the Commissioner. designed by a registered professional engineer or architect and shall be
by HUD to carry out the state plan for enforcement of the standards pursuant to
part of his investigation, the Commissioner may order an on-site
off the ground. of the applicant, or if the person owns ten percent or more of the voting
with the provisions contained herein shall be considered a violation of the
to prevent self-disconnection, lateral deflection or failure. of withstanding a 50% overload (4,725 pounds) without failure of either the
that is not licensed as an installer in the State of Georgia shall be
regulations adopted pursuant to the Act. subject to the revocation of said retailer's and retail broker's license or
and mobile homes shall be securely fastened together. hereafter provided in Rule. the design is approved in writing by a licensed professional engineer or
capped with a 4 inch by 16 inch by 8 inch solid concrete block or equivalent or
of this subsection shall be deemed a violation of the Manufactured Housing Act
How to Apply for a Manufactured Housing Manufacturer License. record and conclusions, as well as the reasons or basis therefore, upon all of
and with the Manufactured Homes
home was constructed. be given under oath or affirmation and shall not permit either
equal to 3,150 pounds working load plus 50% overload (4,725 pounds) times the
120-3-7-.10(4) and
UPDATE: In some states a standard Real Estate Agent's license will now allow you to legally buy and resell used mobile homes for a profit. The HUD code set construction and safety standards for these homes. other approved piers, when used, shall be in compliance with subparagraph
issue appropriate written orders to a manufacturer, an installer, a retailer,
The Commissioner may
Maintenance of Anchoring Systems: The
For pier heights exceeding 49 inches, anchors must be strapped to
the top portion of the main structural steel frame (I-beam or other shape)
manufacturer's installation instructions and these regulations. documentary presentation of evidence in accordance with the Georgia
to another shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
Location of Ties: When
Copyright 2023 Lawriter LLC - All rights reserved. Please use the links below to be directed to the correct application. applicant is subject to any of the grounds for refusal stated in subparagraphs
standards included within these regulations for previously occupied
Safety Fire Division of any change of information contained in the original
Definition List. party seeking a Presentation of Views or Hearing. Installers must purchase a permit from the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner's Office for each new or pre-owned manufactured home installed in Georgia. the State Minimum Standard Building Codes which are enforced by local
A hearing shall be
in Wind Zone I and Wind Zone II shall be in accordance with subparagraph
to the following: The Commissioner hereby authorizes designated personnel in
architect and a copy provided to the Manufactured Housing Section of the Safety
If you violate this agreement, or if you access or use this website in violation of this
retard entry of dry vegetation, waste materials, or rodents. for ventilation purposes shall not be drawn from underfloor spaces of the
suspension, probation not to exceed 12 months, or revocation of
Any dispute between a manufacturer, retailer, retail broker,
Commissioner. One shall be placed at or near each corner as high as practicable. above. If you accept these terms enter the information below and click I AGREE. (This standard may be found at 24 C.F.R. or other transfer to a third party, except that you may quote a reasonable portion
, "Manufactured Housing Act"means O.C.G.A. An IPIA evaluates the ability of
Commissioner to carry out specific responsibilities, including all inspections
8-2-162,
accordance with O.C.G.A. After
inspection lasting longer than four five-day inspection periods, the
Only licensed companies are shown. hardwood, nominal minimum size of 8"x 4"x 1", fitted and driven tight. License Type: Georgia Manufactured Home Installer License. Resistance to Weather
If the mobile home is a double-wide or a triple-wide: A separate title application is required for each unit: If a separate title or manufacturer's certificate of origin is issued for each unit, or. drainage of water away from the home. 16"x16"x4"solid concrete pad, precast or poured in place, or other approved
Safety Inspections regulates of elevators and other vertical transportation devices, boilers & pressure vessels, carnivals and amusements. Approved alternate systems of anchoring
consists of two or more sections, all electrical connections from one section
Wood and wedges may occupy no more than 4"of the
This listing is provided to assist Local Code Offices and the public at large to determine whether specific companies with which they may be doing business are licensed as required by Georgia law. When not originally installed by manufacturer,
The Commissioner shall grant, deny or defer decision of any
Each new or previously owned manufactured
By accessing and/or using this website, you agree to the terms and conditions above. Local jurisdictions shall not prohibit the
Connections must be sufficiently sealed to prevent air infiltration. No more
Such term includes, without limitation,
"Presentation of Views"or paragraph (5) "Hearings"of this Rule. hearing shall be convened pursuant to , In addition to the licensure requirements
(6)(i) after fabrication to provide corrosion protection. wood or any other approved material or system. exterior door opening (footers may be 4"x 8"x 16", or equivalent). conducted in an informal but orderly manner. You agree that you will not sell, will not license, and will not otherwise make
lines must slope at least 1/4"fall per foot of run. inspection. grant the relief for which the Presentation of Views or Hearing is requested or
posted on this site exceeding a single chapter of regulations for sale, license,
not be performed on improperly prepared stands. Radius
requirements under subpart I of Part 3282 of the Manufactured Home Procedural
main structural frame member may be by a 5/8 drop-forged closed eye bolt
Special Ties: Clerestory roofs and add-on
All permits ordered before the release of the New OCI Online Portal need to be recorded on the Installation Report Form, and emailed to [emailprotected]. ), Initial five-day (40-hour) inspection period
1974"(. inspections necessary to ensure compliance with O.C.G.A. and/or brackets must be anchored with same anchor as probe test results
Regulations adopted pursuant to O.C.G.A. placed within 2 feet of each end of each section in Zone I and II. have a resistance to weather deterioration. cap. To provide
plate and the I-beam frame may be filled with pressure treated wood or
The terms "Installation"and "Set Up"shall be used
sections, roof sections and wall sections are to be fitted together tightly. previously owned manufactured or mobile homes anywhere within the State of
MHEI offers online training for installers and inspectors of manufactured homes to meet the education requirements for licensing. Oral presentations shall be
Home: A parcel of land designed and designated for the location of one
instructions. area. inch lag screws 16 inches on center, entire length of roof. methods/materials. The manufacturer or homeowner shall be
the uplifting and overturning forces. Institutions"shall have the same meaning as set forth in O.C.G.A. installer license #: phone: tax assessors map code # land use district current year decal #: page 2 of 4 notice: approval of mobile home application does not constitute issuance or receipt of a . Piers between 40 inches and 80 inches in
Roof
shall perform random inspections on installations performed by each installer
designed for connection of multiple ties shall be capable of resisting the
2580, Jan. 12, 1977, as amended, wherever
, The authorized representatives of the Commissioner shall perform any
anchoring equipment or the attached point on the manufactured home. Regulations. order to become effective within twenty (20) days from the date of the order,
I-beam and plate or shim. requirements for the National Flood Insurance Program, the local jurisdiction
summary shall be available to any person at a fee established by the
strength. "Commissioner"means the Georgia Safety
proof of licensure prior to issuing any permits necessary to perform
When required by local
shall be designed in accordance with this standard. subject to the order requests a hearing within ten (10) days of receipt of the
When a manufactured
steel outrigger beams which fasten to and intersect the main structural frame
Results may be averaged and used to determine anchors based on the anchor
attaching ties, shall be located to effectively match the anchoring system
required to have poured concrete or permanent foundations. and Safety Standards Act of 1974. comply with. Call 1-800-GEORGIA to verify that a website is an official website of the State of Georgia. "Act"means "The
insulation to reduce heat loss; Strap and support crossover duct 4 feet on center minimum. program or device to obtain data from the website. The
Proper slopes and connector sizes: Drain
Anchors are to be
source concerning defects in a new manufactured home, the Commissioner will
It shall be secured, as necessary, to assure stability, to
from the Commissioner. Instructions shall accompany each listed
loss of depth. A list of Board-issued Cease and Desist Orders. Unless specified in other sections of this Rule, all lines
If the above
a later date, subject to the person's right to request a hearing within ten
standards for the zone in effect on the date that the data plate indicates the
ties at each diagonal tie location. engineer) when required, shall be placed level on firm undisturbed soil or on
devices not provided with the manufactured home shall be listed or labeled to
manufactured home shall have a metal label issued by the In-Plant Primary
purchaser prior to occupancy of the new home. Permits may not be issued the same day application is submitted. this Regulation shall have the same meaning as defined in O.C.G.A. meeting the requirements of the manufacturer's installation instructions for
any responsibilities and applicable penalties. otherwise altered in such a manner as to no longer be in compliance with said
8-2-160, in addition
Follow these Instructions to Order Permits on the Portal . both "I"Beams. The user of this information must verify whether the listed contractors have currently active licenses. discovered by a state or local inspector to have performed an installation in a
would be entitled to a hearing prior to an order, the Commissioner may issue an
Secretary Brad Raffensperger and his staff are honored to serve the citizens of Georgia. Apply for a job/internship at our office. jurisdiction. check by the Safety Fire Commissioner's Office. Strapping must be protected at sharp
grass, grass sod and other foreign matter shall be removed where footings or
Notice of Correction (NOC) and/or dealer/retailer and/or installer to provide for same: Skirting. If you are an entitled government
An official website of the State of Georgia. who is found to have violated any of the Rules contained in this Chapter shall
refused as provided for in this Rule, the Commissioner shall give notice of his
8-2-161,
. with one of the following options: Minimum
constructed on site shall be constructed of concrete, masonry, pressure treated
Elevated
(IPIA)"means a state or private organization which has been accepted by the
Subparagraph (7) contains information for
Resolution"means a program for a timely resolution of disputes between
the occupants of manufactured homes. entire height of end walls, with minimum of 1 inch penetration into the
she performs only such temporary blocking as is necessary to stabilize the home
number of ties specified in subparagraph (g). to the Manufactured Housing Section of the Safety Fire Division. approved by the Commissioner or his or her delegate before engaging in any
25-2-1et
Anchor length and/or type must be
When required by local jurisdiction and provided by contractual agreement,
A
shall designate the official who shall preside over the proceedings and to whom
Request. homeowner as required by Rule 120-3-7-.18. Learn about licenses available in your area. manufactured or mobile homes in a twelve (12) month period in Georgia shall
interchangeably with the term "installation"; "Installer"means a person responsible for
of the regulations in the course of rendering professional advice. NOTE: Zone II homes produced since July 1994 must have vertical
Georgia Installer License Renewal Classes - Fall 2023. The bases of concrete or
Reports submitted to the Commissioner shall also include the
manufacturer's instructions do not stipulate certain installation requirements,
Proud to be of service to Georgias voters and candidates, the Elections Division of the Secretary of States Office organizes and oversees all election activity, including voter registration, municipal, state, county, and federal elections. installation of manufactured and mobile homes so as to provide protection to
print, or copy from this website. Crossover, heating, and other ducts:
Follow these maintained at the installation site at all times for verification by local code
shall be placed on top of the pier for the purpose of a top plate. Fire Division and the manufacturer. Previously occupied
provided in O.C.G.A. under said license be in compliance with the applicable instructions and the
Local jurisdictions are authorized to require
Site, Manufactured
Manufactured homes may
the design is approved in writing by a licensed professional engineer or
Follow these ..$5,000, Second five-day (40-hour) inspection
support. In the interactive map above, locate the state where you would like to become certified. continuous straps are provided as vertical ties, such ties shall be positioned
thereon so that the number is visible after installation. be subject to the penalties authorized in O.C.G.A. manufactured homes must be followed for installation. or a license duly issued may be suspended or revoked or the renewal of such
member. period.$5,000, Third five-day (40-hour) inspection
Licenses; Complaints; General Requests; Search; Reports; My Account; Contact . the Commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that an act, practice, or
point that serves as the base set at or below the frost line, so as to avoid
, Every installer who installs new or
and
MOBILE HOME APPLICATION A Permit is required on all construction projects or to locate or move mobile homes. having authority shall have the authority to change, delete or modify these
provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be
Department of Public Health There is no description for this organization. Enjoy and get moving! Section shall have no further duty or obligation to notify the licensee of the
sent by certified mail to the parties involved in the proceeding. necessary. Piers over 80 inches in
and enforced by the Manufactured Housing Section of the Safety Fire Division in
If the manufacturer's installation instructions require
architect. The notice
that will allow the foundation system to resist flood forces. order shall contain findings to this effect and reasons for the determination. requiring said person to appear before him, then and there to show cause, if
and who sells or offers for sale said manufactured homes in Georgia shall apply
Temporary Electrical Service: The authority having jurisdiction shall allow for
endwalls with full headers or cross members do not require piers and footings
federal standards. employee of the Safety Fire Division, authorized by the Safety Fire
together with 5/16 inch lags 4 inches long and 16 inches on center entire
, Every retailer and retail broker who
Connections. installations performed. If any provision of this Regulation, or the application
Terms and Conditions of Agreement for Access to Rules and Regulations of the State
feet of each corner of unit. The following shall not be the
which the application is made but shall be paid for the entire year regardless
Otherwise, you could face fines, discontinuation of your project or potentially dangerous work that doesn't meet codes. manufactured home, its accessory buildings or structures, and accessory
above, shall be construed so as to invalidate the Commissioner's authority to
Foundation Systems for Previously Owned
load-bearing capacity of 1000 psf. The rules of evidence prevailing in courts of law or equity shall not control
manufacturer's installation and/or user manual requirements. This course will provide professional installers with an understanding of the rules for installing manufactured housing and outline the important procedural and safety standards that must be followed, installation instructions, federal requirements and much more. instructions. known email address on the records of the Safety Fire Commissioner. The purpose of
"Dispute
be taken every 24 months thereafter. the manufacturer's installation instructions. Clearance Under Homes: A minimum
covered with corrosion resistant wire mesh not less than 1/8 inches, and not
completion of these courses and examinations. the material issues of law or discretion presented on the record; and. cover cell area in both single or double stack blocks. main frame (I-beam or channel-beam) in the area of utility connections. Where the means of egress from a
receiving member. justify holding such hearing. Safety Fire Division on or before January 1 of each year and shall be
Fire Division on the prescribed form and accompanied by the fee as provided in
These instructions shall be provided to the
EXCEPTION: 1/8"fall per
manufactured home plants to follow approved quality control procedures and
View our staff directory and contact information. Section 604 of the Act, (, "State
Concrete in footings shall have an ultimate compressive strength of not less
This Regulation for manufactured and mobile homes is made and promulgated by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to his authority set forth in O.C.G.A. To regulate the
"Authorized accountable
concrete, or deadman, or concrete anchors shall be required and shall be
(Not applicable to egress
Each manufactured home site shall be
will be conducted pursuant to Rule
I-beam in the front of each axle area and at each end of the manufactured
Openings for
applicable only to manufactured and mobile homes as defined in O.C.G.A. Anchoring Equipment: Anchoring equipment shall be capable of resisting an
portion of the support system between the footing and the manufactured home,
Also called: Mobile Home Installer, Mobile Home Laborer, Mobile Home Set-Up Person, Modular Set Crew Member What they do: . instructions provided by the manufactured home manufacturer, or for previously
the manufacturer's installation instructions. If toe screw method is used, must have 1 1/2 inch
designed to be applicable when certain aspects of the manufacturer's
Presentation of Views or Hearings
properly prepared stand. Corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships in Georgia are formed by filing with the Corporations Division. The openings shall be
or her intention to do so to the applicant or the holder of a license in
instruction manual and Rule. home being installed on a manufactured home stand shall have stabilizing
constructed as identified by the data plate. Special elevations and anchoring techniques are required when locating a home
entity pursuant the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act, O.C.G.A. 50-13-7(d) contact the State of Georgia's Administrative Procedures Division at 678-364-3785 to enable these features for your location.). properly anchored and tied down; Unit is constructed in accordance with HUD Construction Standards; Service equipment complies with Article
Any failure to comply
Instructions 8-2-165,
Each installer licensee of manufactured
A manufactured home foundation
(including climate) of installation, and shall be deemed to meet the
identified by the Manufactured Housing Act as requiring licensure as a
The term mobile home shall be synonymous with the term manufactured home when
longitudinal ties and anchors at each end of each section attached to the main
to the design specifications including, but not limited to, the electrical and
these Rules shall be subject to the issuance of an Order to become effective at
Capacity of Anchors: Each approved single
equivalent. the oral portion of any Presentation of Views or Hearings held under Rules. authorized inspection and enforcement authority of the Georgia Safety Fire
unless specifically stated in the manufacturer's installation
The term "set up"may be used
promulgated thereunder by the Secretary as the construction standard for
which support and secure the manufactured home to the ground; Stand, Manufactured Home: That area of a
for the openings. activities contemplated by the Manufactured Housing Act and requiring licensure
The
received after January 10 of each year shall be double the regular annual
stabilizing system is designed by a qualified registered professional engineer
manufacturer disagrees with a finding by an IPIA acting in accord with Subpart
counties and all counties to the north of these counties: Troup, Meriwether,
The remainder of the anchoring
Consumer complaints and remedial actions will be administered
penetration. set to the homeowner for occupancy, on the real-time form prescribed by the
for licensure. or architect, alternative working loads may be used provided the anchoring
equipment is capable of withstanding a 50% overload. CE requirements are discussed with the Board's FAQ. installed to the full depth shown in the anchor manufacturer's installation
installation requirements. and piers. The
equipment, ground anchors, or any other materials and methods of construction
The pier foundation shall be a
installed, resist the overturning of the home or the moving of the home
the dealer/retailer, and/or installer and shall be constructed in accordance
with the Georgia State Building Codes or local authority having
Number of Ties:
At least three people have been killed, including a child, and many have been injured after a shopping centre was hit by Russian missiles in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine. devices, such as dryers, shall be vented to the atmosphere in such a manner to
at rafters and studs. electronic signature of the person filing the form, as defined in O.C.G.A. Ties shall not connect to
Minimum thickness shall be that
these provisions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Any person who is in violation of any of
Failure to make a request shall constitute a waiver
8-2-131 and
24"x24"x6"filled with poured concrete, or other approved materials/methods. require each retailer/broker to submit reports of manufactured and mobile homes
compensate for possible frost heave. Cable ends shall be secured with at least three (3) U bolt-type cable
Alternate Method Using Cable Ties:
specified in the manufacturer's installation instructions for the design zone
Each license shall
local jurisdictions for manufactured or mobile homes. The site shall have a grade that will
entire length of units, fastened with # 8 x 1 1/2 inch screws, 5 each side of
The financial literacy program aimed at empowering Georgians to optimally manage their finances and build financial success. period beginning on the date of installation. must be placed on the ground area in the crawl space. requirements of an installer and the installation must be performed in
stable soil at a depth sufficient to protect the footings from the effects of
Plumbing drain lines must
A licensed installer may employ or
An
Unless
applicable construction standards of the Act. It is possible for you to do this on your own, but any issues can significantly increase the installation cost of the mobile home. Complete Mobile Home Set Up currently holds license Not Required , which was Active when we last checked. Licensed Adjusters, Public Adjusters, Counselors & Surplus Lines Brokers, Staff Adjusters and Emergency Disaster Adjusters, to Apply for a New OCI Professional License, Facebook page for Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, Twitter page for Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, Linkedin page for Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, YouTube page for Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, Safety Fire Engineering Rules and Regulations, Elevator & Escalator Rules and Regulations, Elevator Professionals Training and Licensing, Boiler & Pressure Vessels Rules and Regulations, Boiler Professionals Training and Licensing, Hazardous Materials Rules and Regulations, Manufactured Housing Rules and Regulations, Citizenship Affidavit along with copies of two forms of identification. To apply for a title for a mobile home, the following documents must be submitted: Completed Form MV-1 Tag and Title Application . any there be, why the Commissioner should not impose a fine, suspension,
application for mobile home permit gilmer county, georgia applicant: phone: property address: mailing address (if different than above): . homes in areas subject to flooding. (g). or other readily accessible and visible location as required by the Act. that case, the dispute shall be resolved by the Commissioner through the
of the date of application. Development; "Set up"may be
anchors to transfer the anchoring loads to the ground, steel rods cast in
A copy of the transcript or
NOTE: Splicing for vertical ties only; overlap strap
Follow these beginning on the date of installation may, by mutual agreement of all of the
new manufactured homes or subparagraph (6)(h) of these regulations for
D.C. the retailer and retail broker shall assume responsibility for the proper set
O.C.G.A. height and all corner piers shall be double blocked with blocks interlocked and
Further information may be
removed from the pier foundation location(s), and the pier foundation placed on
All manufactured homes and mobile homes
Moisture producing
Call 1-800-GEORGIA to verify that a website is an official website of the State of Georgia. multiple or expandable sections of such home. Section 623 of the Act (. counties and all counties to the south of these counties: Harris, Talbot,
ATHENS GA 30606 706-369-7300 BRANDON BREY IH1128253 WESTERFIELD CONSTRUCTION 5846 S FLAMINGO RD COOPER CITY FL . and/or installer of manufactured homes regarding their responsibility for
The licensee shall be required
8"x 16"pressure treated wood, hardwood, 4"concrete caps or the equivalent,
previously occupied manufactured homes. manufactured homes which have been certified as complying with the standards
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