Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
385 - MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD
Chapter 890 - MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION STANDARDS
Subchapter B - PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Section 385-890-B-III - Site Suitability with Design Zone Maps
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
Prior to the initial installation of a new manufactured home and as part of making the certification of the installation required under part 3286 of the Federal standards, upon effect, the installer is to verify that the design and construction of the manufactured home, as indicated on the design zone maps provided with the home, are suitable for the site location where the home is to be installed. The design zone maps are those identified in part 3280 of the Federal standards.
A. Wind Zone
Manufactured homes must not be installed in a wind zone that exceeds the design wind loads for which the home has been designed, as evidenced by the wind zone indicated on the home's data plate.Maine wind zones are described in Appendix A to this chapter.
B. Roof Load Zone
Manufactured homes must not be located in a roof load zone that exceeds the design roof load for which the home has been designed as evidenced by the roof load zone indicated on the home's data plate.Maine roof load zones are described in Appendix A to this chapter.
C. Thermal Zone
Manufactured Homes must not be installed in a thermal zone that exceeds the thermal zone for which the home has been designed as evidenced by the thermal zone indicated on the heating/cooling certificate and insulation zone map.The manufacturer may provide the heating/cooling information and insulation zone map on the home's data plate.
