HUD HUD Manufactured Housing Standards 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

State Administrative Agency (SAA)

Answer

FEMA

Answer

HUD field office directly

Answer

Local fire marshal

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

On the tongue of the chassis near the hitch

Answer

On the roof ridge

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Inside the circuit breaker panel

Answer

On the front door frame

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

24 CFR Part 3280.505

Answer

24 CFR Part 3280.503

Answer

24 CFR Part 3280.508

Answer

24 CFR Part 3280.511

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The home was built before 1976

Answer

The label fell off during transport

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The home passed all inspections

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The home was built by a licensed contractor

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Any exposed foam plastic insulation regardless of thickness

Answer

Foam plastic over 1 inch thick only

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Foam plastic over 2 inches thick only

Answer

Foam plastic is never permitted inside manufactured homes

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It handles complaints about installation defects after purchase

Answer

It only applies to homes over 10 years old

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It is administered solely by local building departments

Answer

It only covers homes in flood zones