HUD Manufactured Housing Standards Flashcards

What organization is responsible for monitoring HUD-approved manufactured home installation in most states?

Answer: State Administrative Agency (SAA)

State Administrative Agencies (SAAs) administer and enforce HUD manufactured housing standards at the state level under a cooperative agreement with HUD.

A manufactured home's serial number can typically be found in which location?

Answer: On the tongue of the chassis near the hitch

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or serial number is stamped on the chassis tongue near the hitch and is also on the Data Plate.

Which HUD standard governs the thermal insulation requirements for manufactured homes?

Answer: 24 CFR Part 3280.505

24 CFR Part 3280.505 establishes thermal protection requirements including insulation R-values for walls, roofs, and floors based on thermal zone.

When inspecting a HUD-code manufactured home, what does the absence of a HUD Certification Label most likely indicate?

Answer: The home was built before 1976

Homes built before June 15, 1976 predate HUD standards and would not have a certification label; post-1976 homes without a label may be non-compliant.

Under HUD standards, what minimum thickness of foam plastic insulation requires a thermal barrier such as gypsum board when used inside a manufactured home?

Answer: Any exposed foam plastic insulation regardless of thickness

HUD standards require that any exposed foam plastic insulation inside a manufactured home be protected by a thermal barrier due to fire spread concerns.

Which of the following is TRUE about the HUD Dispute Resolution Program for manufactured homes?

Answer: It handles complaints about installation defects after purchase

The HUD Dispute Resolution Program provides a process for resolving disputes between homeowners and manufacturers or retailers regarding installation defects.