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Mississippi Administrative Code

Chapter 5

19 Miss. Code R. 7-5

Rules and Regulations for the Uniform Standards Code

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE

5.01Promulgation and Purpose 5.01.1General 5.01.2Definitions 5.04– 5.06 of this Regulation 5.01.3Use of Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions 5.01.4Manufacturer’s Installation Instruction Unavailable 5.01.5Instructions for Installation of Used Multi-Section Factory-Built 5.02Administration 5.02.1Rules and Regulations 5.02.1-1Licensure of Manufacturers, Developers, Retailers and 5.02.1-2Manufacturer License Application 5.02.1-3Retailer/Developer License Application 5.02.1-4Repossession and Resale 5.02.1-5Installer/Transporter License Application 5.02.1-6Tax Identification Number 5.02.1-7License Fees 5.02.1-8Manufacturer Monitoring Inspection Fee 5.02.1-9Investigation and Examination of All License Applicants 5.02.1-10Non-Compliance 5.02.1-11Annual License Renewal Application 5.02.1-12Licensee Bonding and Insurance Requirements 5.02.1-13Operating Without a Privilege License 5.02.1-14Installation Inspection 5.02.1-15Site Preparation, Anchoring and Blocking Requirement 5.02.1-16Time Period Allowed for Installation 5.02.1-17Property Locator/Certificate of Installation Submitted by the 5.02.1-18Property Locator/Certificate of Installation Submitted by the 5.02.2Factory-Built Home Installation Inspection Program 5.02.2-1Purpose 5.02.2-2Scope 5.02.2-3Mississippi Factory-Built Home Installation Program Standards 5.02.2-4Installation Inspection Requirements 5.02.3Installation Inspection Procedure 5.02.3-1Scheduling of the Inspection 5.02.3-2Inspection Fees 5.02.3-3Contract Rights Not Affected 5.02.3-4State and Local Permits 5.02.4Certification of Installation 5.02.4-1Certificate of Inspection 5.02.4-2Procedures for Failures to Comply With Installation Standards 5.02.4-3Cost of Re-inspection 5.02.4-4Scheduling a Follow-up of a Failed Inspection 5.02.4-5Inspection Decal 5.02.4-6Inspector Qualifications 5.02.4-7Verification of Installer/Transporter License 5.02.4-8Site Preparation by Homeowner 5.02.4-9Waiver of Rights Invalid 5.02.4-10Violations and Penalties 5.02.5License Exceptions 5.02.6Manufacturer Qualifications for License 5.02.7Retailer Qualifications for License 5.02.7-1Temporary Promotional Retail Sales Activity 5.02.7-2Safeguarding the Public Interest 5.02.7-3Retail Sales with In-house Transport and Installation Staff 5.02.7-4Training Requirements 5.02.7-5Vehicle Decals 5.02.7-6Retail Lot Display and Temporary Storage 5.02.7-7Inspection of Retail Lot Units and Records 5.02.8Developer Qualifications for License 5.02.8-1Safeguarding the Public Interest 5.02.8-2Developer Sales with In-house Transport and Installation Staff 5.02.8-3Training Requirements 5.02.8-4Vehicle Decals 5.02.9Installer/Transporter Qualification for License 5.02.9-1Safeguarding the Public Interest 5.02.9-2State and Local Compliance Requirements 5.02.9-3Training Requirements 5.02.9-4Contract Requirement 5.02.9-5Vehicle Decals 5.02.9-6Recordkeeping 5.02.9-7Responsibility for Transportation Damage 5.02.9-8Temporary Installer/Transporter License 5.03Inspection Procedures 5.03.1Authorized Inspections of Manufacturing Plants, Retail Locations,5.03.2Inspection Findings of Non-Compliance 5.03.3Requirements of Factory-Built Homes for Human Habitation 5.03.3-1Anchoring and Blocking 5.03.3-2Installation Inspection 5.03.3-3End Wall Marriage Line Gap Photographs and Skirting Installation of 5.03.3-4Factory-Built Homes Designated for Use Other Than Human 5.03.4Consumer Complaints 5.03.5Violations and Penalties 5.04Minimum Standards for Blocking, Anchors, And Tie Downs 5.04.1Standards for “Coded” Areas 5.04.2Standards for “Non-Coded” Areas 5.04.3Windstorm Protection and Wind Zone Designation 5.04.4Data Plate and HUD Label Requirements 5.04.4-1HUD Label 5.04.4-2Data Plate 5.04.4-3Missing HUD Label and Data Plate 5.04.4-4Preparation of Factory-Built Housing Units for Transportation 5.05Installation Standards for New Factory-Built Homes 5.06Installation Standards for Used Factory-Built Homes 5.06.1Site Preparation 5.06.1-1Planning 5.06.1-2Soil Conditions 5.06.1-3Site Grading and Drainage 5.06.1-4Raised Soil Pad 5.06.1-5Determination of Proper Site Preparation 5.06.1-6Written Contract on Site Preparation 5.06.1-7Site Preparation by Homeowner 5.06.1-8Removal of Organic Material 5.06.1-9Clearance Under the Home 5.06.1-10Sloped Site Installation 5.06.1-11Ventilation of Under-floor Areas and Moisture Barrier 5.06.2Fire Separation 5.06.3Sites Prone to Flooding 5.06.4Soil Classification 5.06.5Soil Type/Bearing Capacity 5.06.6Required Piers and Anchorages 5.06.7Pier Construction 5.06.7-1Single Stacked Piers 5.06.7-2Pier Caps 5.06.7-3Shims 5.06.7-4Removal of Organic Material 5.06.7-5Protection from Frost Heave 5.06.7-6Corner Piers 5.06.7-7Double Tiered Pier Heights 5.06.7-8Cast-In-Place Concrete Piers 5.06.7-9Pier Footings 5.06.7-10Marriage Line Piers 5.06.8Pier Spacing and Placement 5.06.8-1Placement of Door and Window Support Piers 5.06.8-2Placement of End Frame Support Piers 5.06.8-3Placement of Piers Under Concentrated Loads 5.06.8-4Placement of Perimeter Support Piers 5.06.8-5Piers for Homes Installed In Designated Flood Area 5.06.9Installation Instructions for ABS Pads 5.06.10Anchors and Tie downs 5.06.10-1Single-wide Factory-Built Homes 5.06.10-2Multi-Sectional Factory-Built Homes 5.06.10-3Proprietary Ground (Pan) Foundation Stabilizing Systems 5.06.10-4Anchor Tie Down Spacing and Sizes 5.06.11Anchors 5.06.11-1Soil Classification of Anchors 5.06.11-2Determining the Soil Class of Anchors 5.06.11-3Preferred Soil Class Anchor 5.06.11-4Proper Installation of Ground Anchors and Tie Down Straps 5.07Official Notices and Bulletins 5.08Severability