1. (a) The manufacturer informs the department in writing that he proposes to build a prototype, submitting the proposed unit serial number and a complete description of his proposal.
2. (b) If acceptable to the department, he will receive written approval to build said prototype.

3. (c) Requests for inspection shall be made to the department pursuant to Sections 4010 and 4011.

   1. (d) Appropriate fees shall accompany requests for inspection pursuant to Section 4044.
   2. (e) Prior to the issuing or affixing of a department insignia or HUD label to a completed prototype, the manufacturer shall have plan and/or design approvals for the as built structural system, including an approved floor plan, available at the facility for review. The departments inspection report authorizing the issuance or affixing of a department insignia or HUD label to a completed prototype shall indicate that approved structural and floor plans have been obtained, compared to the as built prototype, and are on file at the facility.

Regardless of the provisions of these regulations, a manufacturer may build, prior to obtaining an approved structural plan, one (1) prototype of each model he proposes to manufacture provided:

Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health & Safety Code. Reference: Section 18056.5, 18060, Health & Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-4-79; effective thirtieth day after filing (Register 79, No. 18).