The scope of the sections in this chapter is limited by the Industrialized Housing and Buildings Act; accordingly, they do not apply to:
- (1) mobile homes of HUD-code manufactured homes as defined in Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5221f;
- (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) temporary structures which are specifically referenced in the mandatory codes;
- (6) a structure designated by a manufacturer as not being designed to be placed on a permanent foundation. Structures so designated by the manufacturer shall have a seal attached by the manufacturer stating that the structure is not designed for placement on a permanent foundation. A municipality with the authority to regulate structures may require a Texas decal on any structure which is placed within its jurisdiction; or
- (7) any open construction.
Source Note:The provisions of this §70.30 adopted to be effective April 13, 1990, 15 TexReg 1787.