1. (a) An engineered tiedown system shall allow an MH-unit to resist wind loads of fifteen (15) pounds psf or the design wind load of the MH-unit, whichever is greater.

   1. (1) The engineered tiedown system shall provide the MH-unit with the ability to resist wind loads against either side of the MH-unit and against either end of the MH-unit.
   2. (2) The engineered tiedown system shall maintain solid contact with the ground while providing the MH-unit with the required resistance.
2. (b) An engineered tiedown system shall be designed by an engineer or architect, who includes within the plans and specifications, a statement that the system meets the requirements of subsection (a).
3. (c) The plans and specifications for an engineered tiedown system, including installation instructions, shall contain an original engineer's or architect's stamp and signature or shall have a standard plan approval issued by the department.

An engineered tiedown system is a system designed by an engineer or architect that complies with the requirements of this section and Health and Safety Code section 18613.4.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 18300, 18613 and 18613.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 18613.4, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-8-94 as an emergency; operative 9-19-94 (Register 94, No. 36). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-17-95 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 1-18-95 as an emergency; operative 1-17-95 (Register 95, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-17-95 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-18-95 order including amendment of first paragraph and subsection (a)(2) transmitted to OAL 3-31-95 and filed 5-12-95 (Register 95, No. 19).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-6-2004; operative 7-6-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 28).