Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
385 - MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD
Chapter 890 - MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION STANDARDS
Subchapter D - FOUNDATIONS
Section 385-890-D-I - General

Universal Citation: 02 ME Code Rules ยง 385-890-D-I

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. Foundations for manufactured home installations must be designed and constructed in accordance with this subchapter and must be based on site conditions, home design features, and the loads the home was designed to withstand, as shown on the home's data plate.

B. Foundation systems that are not pier and footing type configurations may be used when verified by engineering data and designed in accordance with Subchapter D, Section I(D), consistent with the design loads of the MHCSS.Pier and footing specifications that are different than those provided in this subchapter, such as block size, metal piers, section width, loads, and spacing, may be used when verified by engineering data and comply with Subchapter D, Section I(C) and (D) and are capable of resisting all design loads of the MHCSS.

C. All foundation details, plans, and test data must be designed and certified by a registered professional engineer or registered architect, and must not take the home out of compliance with the MHCSS.

D. Alternative foundation systems or designs are permitted in accordance with either of the following:

1. Systems or designs must be manufactured and installed in accordance with their listings by a nationally recognized testing agency based on a nationally recognized testing protocol; or

2. System designs must be prepared by a registered professional engineer or a registered architect in accordance with acceptable engineering practice and must be installed so as not to take the home out of compliance with the MHCSS (part 3280).

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