1. (a) Each factory-built dwelling, dwelling unit, individual dwelling room or combination thereof shall have attached thereto a permanent unit serial number. The unit serial number shall be visible throughout all phases of construction, including installation at the site.

   1. (1) Unit serial numbers for factory-built housing consisting of a single unit shall be a single serial number, i.e. 1000.

   2. (2) Unit serial numbers for factory-built housing consisting of two or more units shall, for the purpose of identifying each unit as part of a specific group, conform to the format of:

      x-y (z)

      where:

      x is a serial number common to each unit in the group,

      y is a number or letter identifying a specific unit within the group, i.e. 1, 2, 3, or A, B, C, etc.,

      z is an optional number denoting the total number of units in the group.

      An example of unit serial numbers for factory-built housing consisting of two units would be 1000-1(2) and 1000-2(2).

   Unit serial numbers shall consist of at least the following:

2. (b) Building components shall be identified for the purpose of in-plant and on-site inspection.
3. (c) Units produced within California which are to be sold or offered for sale outside of California shall be identified.
4. (d) Units produced outside of California, which are to be sold or offered for sale in California by a manufacturer having plan approval issued by the department, shall be specifically identified.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17003.5 and 19990, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 19990, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 11-18-86; effective upon filing (Register 86, No. 47).