HUD HUD Manufactured Housing Standards

Question 1

What federal act established the construction and safety standards for manufactured housing?

Accepted Answer

Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974

Answer

National Housing Act

Answer

Fair Housing Act

Answer

Housing and Community Development Act

Question 2

Which label affixed to a HUD-code manufactured home indicates it meets federal construction standards?

Accepted Answer

HUD Certification Label (red label)

Answer

Energy Star label

Answer

Building permit sticker

Answer

State inspection seal

Question 3

What is the minimum required ceiling height in the main living areas of a HUD-code manufactured home?

Accepted Answer

7 feet

Answer

6 feet 6 inches

Answer

7 feet 6 inches

Answer

8 feet

Question 4

A HUD Data Plate must be permanently affixed inside a manufactured home and includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Owner's name and contact info

Answer

Wind zone designation

Answer

Roof load zone

Answer

Thermal zone designation

Question 5

Under HUD standards, what is the maximum allowable deflection for floors in a manufactured home under design live load?

Accepted Answer

L/240

Answer

L/180

Answer

L/360

Answer

L/480

Question 6

Which wind zone classification under HUD standards applies to coastal areas of Florida and the Gulf Coast most exposed to hurricane-force winds?

Accepted Answer

Wind Zone III

Answer

Wind Zone I

Answer

Wind Zone II

Answer

Wind Zone IV