Installation standards for new homes, used homes
Arkansas Code § 20-25-106; Arkansas Code § 20-29-112
- (a) The Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission by rule shall set uniform reasonable standards for the proper initial installation of new manufactured homes installed in this state, provided that such installation standards equal or exceed installation standards promulgated under the federal standards.
- (b) The commission by rule shall set uniform reasonable standards for the proper secondary installation of used manufactured homes installed in this state.
(c) The person, firm, or corporation providing the installation of a manufactured home shall be responsible for making sure the installation and anchoring of such manufactured home meets the manufacturer's installation requirements or the commission’s installation rules, as follows:
- (1) New manufactured homes. New single-section and multisection manufactured homes shall be installed according to the manufacturer's installation instructions;
- (2) Used manufactured homes. Used single-section and multisection manufactured homes shall be installed according to the commission’s installation specifications, as set forth in this part; and
- (3) Alternative systems allowed. It is not the intent of this part to prohibit the installation of any manufactured home in which the methods or materials used in the installation of the support system meets or exceeds the requirements of the manufacturer's installation instructions or the commission’s installation specifications, as set forth in this part, as related to foundation stability and/or load-bearing capacity.