Manufactured structures enforcement
Minnesota Statutes 16B.65 requires building officials to administer all aspects of the State Building Code, issue building permits, inspect manufactured home installations, alterations and repairs.
A permit is required for:
- Installation of new and used homes
- Remodeling of homes, windows, interior walls, roofing, siding etc.
- Alterations of homes (see 1350.3800)
- Additions to the home, porches, decks, garages etc.
- Installation of furnaces and water heaters
Required inspections of the installation of a new home would include the footings, anchoring and support system, gas piping test and final.
If the home is installed on a basement the footings, foundation, anchoring, new plumbing rough-in and manometer, mechanical, energy, electrical and related inspections.
For specific requirements for Manufactured Homes see Minnesota Rules 1350, Prefabricated Buildings, Minnesota Rules 1360, Industrialized/Modular Buildings Minnesota Rules 1361 and Minnesota Rules 1370 for Storm Shelters (Manufactured Home Parks).
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