Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
385 - MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD
Chapter 110 - STATE CERTIFICATION OF MODULAR HOMES
Subchapter 4 - Additional Approval Methods For State-Certified Modular Homes
Section 385-110-4-23 - Local Option Approval Method
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
State-certified modular housing may be constructed in compliance with a local building code instead of the codes, standards, specifications and requirements set forth in Subchapter 2 provided that the requirements of this Section are met.
1. The manufacturer must be licensed by the board.
2. Installation and connection of plumbing, heating and electrical components that are not part of the envelope of the home must be installed by licensed professionals pursuant to the standards adopted by the boards that license the respective trades.
3. The municipality shall notify the manufacturer and the board in writing of the recognized local building codes and confirm the municipality's willingness to accept a home constructed by the manufacturer in compliance with those codes. The manufacturer shall certify that the modular home conforms to the recognized local building codes of the municipality. The manufacturer's certificate must be permanently affixed to a cabinet or closet of the modular home.