Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0780 - Commerce and Insurance
Subtitle 0780-02 - Division of Fire Prevention
Chapter 0780-02-04 - New Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles
Section 0780-02-04-.12 - ACCEPTABLE COURSE TOPICS

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0780-02-04-.12

Current through December 26, 2024

(1) Credit may be granted for either qualifying or continuing education courses which cover installation topics. At a minimum, each course shall provide at least one (1) hour of instruction in soil capacity appropriate to the grand division(s) of Tennessee in which the retailer or installer engages in business. Examples of acceptable course topics are the following:

(a) Acceptance of the unit, including, but not limited to:
1. Checking labeling of the unit;

2. Data plate information;

3. Transportation damage;

4. Installation manual.

(b) Planning and site preparation, including, but not limited to:
1. Drainage and grading;

2. Soil bearing capacity;

3. Vapor barriers;

4. Vegetation;

5. Ventilation;

6. FEMA flood zones.

(c) Foundation installation, including, but not limited to:
1. Proper location of footings and piers;

2. Proper construction of footings and piers.

(d) Anchor installation, including, but not limited to:
1. Anchor locations;

2. Anchor embedment;

3. Securing of straps.

(e) Connection of multi-wide units, including, but not limited to:
1. Connection of roof elements;

2. Connection at floors;

3. Connection at walls.

(f) Plumbing installation, including, but not limited to:
1. Potable water sources and supply lines;

2. Supply pressure shut-offs;

3. Heat tape installation;

4. Piping protection;

5. Waste line size, material and support;

6. Distribution piping test;

7. Drain waste vent (DWV) testing;

8. Fixture testing.

(g) Mechanical installation, including, but not limited to:
1. Flue and spark arrester installation;

2. Heat producing appliances;

3. Dryer vent installation;

4. Fuel supply piping tests;

5. Duct installation and insulation;

6. Exterior appliance installation (air conditioning).

(h) Electrical installation, including, but not limited to:
1. Service entrance connection and location;

2. Grounding;

3. Electrical crossover connection;

4. Fixture installation;

5. Electrical testing.

(i) Exterior finish and thermal installation, including, but not limited to:
1. Site-installed insulation;

2. Siding application;

3. Roofing application.

(j) Ancillary installations, including, but not limited to:
1. Structurally independent additions and alterations;

2. Bottom board repairs;

3. Skirting installations;

4. Basement installations.

(k) Tennessee laws and rules governing manufactured homes and manufactured home installation.

(2) Each course shall provide fifteen (15) hours of training for participants.

(3) A course offered for continuing education purposes only shall consist of no fewer than five (5) hours of instruction. Each course offered for continuing education shall include instruction in any three (3) different subjects referenced in this rule.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-126-204, 68-126-206, 68-126-210, and 68-126-404.

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