Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
385 - MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD
Chapter 900 - USED MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION STANDARD
Subchapter B - Foundation Systems and Site Preparations
Section 385-900-B-VI - Placement

Universal Citation: 02 ME Code Rules ยง 385-900-B-VI

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. Clearance Under Home

A minimum clearance of 12 in. must be maintained beneath the lowest member of the main frame (I-beam or channel beam) and the grade under all areas of the home.

B. Elevated Manufactured Homes

When the manufactured home is installed on a basement or split entry type foundation over a habitable lower-level area, or when more than one-fourth of the area of the manufactured home is installed so that the bottom of the main frame members are more than 3 ft. above ground level, the foundation system shall be designed by a licensed professional engineer or licensed architect.Appendix B to this Chapter cannot be used for any elevated installation or in combination with the manufacturer's installation instructions.

C. Removal of Manufactured Home Transportation Components at the Time of Installation

No portion of a manufactured home shall be removed when located on its home site unless it is designed to be removed in accordance with HUD's and the manufacturer's installation instruction.

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