(a) The scope of this chapter is limited by Chapter 1202; accordingly, it does not apply to:
- (1) mobile homes or HUD-code manufactured homes as defined in Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1201;
- (2) housing constructed of sectional or panelized systems not utilizing modular components;
- (3) ready-built homes which are constructed so that the entire living area is contained in a single unit or section at a temporary location for the purpose of selling it and moving it to another location, provided that modular components are not used in the construction of the ready-built home;
- (4) any residential or commercial structure which is in excess of three stories or 49 feet in height as measured from the finished grade elevation at the entrance of the structure to the peak of the roof;
- (5) buildings that are specifically referenced in the mandatory building codes as exempt from permits;
- (6) construction site office buildings; or
- (7) any open construction.
- (b) The installation of an industrialized house or a permanent industrialized building that is moved from the first installation site to a new installation site is subject to the permitting and approval requirements of the local authorities.
Source Note:The provisions of this §70.30 adopted to be effective April 13, 1990, 15 TexReg 1787; amended to be effective May 17, 2004, 29 TexReg 4867.