A. It depends on the size of
your manufactured home or modular home and what type of
attachments you have such as, screen rooms, carports, sheds,
skirting ect.
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Q.
How far will your company move my manufactured home or modular home
?
A. We can split your manufactured home or modular home , remove your
manufactured home or modular home off it's foundation and remove the
anchors, install axles, tires, hitches and protectively rap your
manufactured home or modular home with visqueen and get your
manufactured home or modular home ready to ship anywhere in the
continental United States.
Q.
What makes a
mobile home safe to live in?
A. All mobile/manufactured
homes must be constructed in accordance with regulations of the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which are entitled the
Manufactured Housing
Construction and Safety Standards.
These regulations were amended in 1994 to better ensure that
mobile/manufactured homes can withstand strong winds. In addition, all
mobile/manufactured homes must be installed in accordance with
Rule Chapter 15C-1,
Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), which are among the most stringent
mobile/manufactured home installation standards in the United States.
All mobile/manufactured homes that are installed in Florida must be
installed by a licensed
mobile/manufactured home installer.
Investigations of damage to mobile homes from the 2004 and 2005
hurricanes found that no homes built subsequent to the new HUD
construction regulations sustained any significant damage and all homes
installed in accordance with Rule 15C-1, F.A.C. tended to also fair
well. To ensure the safety of mobile/manufactured homes there are also
restrictions on where such homes may be set-up. No mobile/manufactured
home can be set-up in Florida unless it was built in accordance with the
standards that apply to the
Wind Zone
applicable to the county where it is to be set-up.
Q.
What mobile/manufactured home manufacturers are licensed to sell their
homes in Florida?
A. Florida licenses 52
mobile/manufactured home manufacturers to do business in Florida, 14 of
which are located in Florida.
A list of Florida licensed
mobile/manufactured home manufacturers
is available.
Q.
Does my new mobile home/manufactured home have a one-year warranty?
A.
Yes, Florida law
requires new mobile/manufactured homes to have a one-year warranty.
However, some manufacturers offer warranties that are longer than one
year.
Q.
Does the installation of my mobile/manufactured home have a warranty?
A.
Yes, all new and used
homes are required to have an installation warranty that extends one
year from the date the certificate of occupancy was issued.
Q.
Do Florida dealer warranties apply to homes purchased from an
out-of-state dealer?
A.
No, the state required
dealer warranty applies only to homes purchased from licensed Florida
dealers.
Q.
If I purchase a used mobile/manufactured home from a dealer, do I have
any recourse if I have problems with it? Who do I contact?
A. The Division of Motor
Vehicle's jurisdiction on used homes is limited to the contractual
obligations of the dealer's sales contract. Only the warranty or implied
warranty on the contract is enforceable. You may contact your
local DMV office
for assistance.
Q.
If I own my land, do I have to purchase a registration for my
mobile/manufactured home each year?
A. Mobile/manufactured
homes located on your property may qualify to be taxed as real property.
If so, your
local tax collector
(tag office) will sell you a permanent, one-time registration sticker
for your home. If your home is located on leased property, however, it
must be registered every year.
Q.
Are set-up instructions and a homeowner's manual included when you buy a
home?
A.
Yes, state and federal
laws and codes require the manufacturer to furnish complete printed
instructions for the set-up and maintenance of each home they
manufacture. Instructions for the set-up of the home are very specific
and must be closely followed for proper installation. Following
instructions for the maintenance of the home will extend the life of the
home.
Q.
What should be considered when choosing a site for my
mobile/manufactured home?
A. The site must be
prepared properly in accordance with Florida
Rule 15C-1, F.A.C..
The site must be clear of debris and water should be directed away from
the home's foundation.
Q.
Are local permits required for the set-up of mobile/manufactured homes
and park trailers?
A. Yes, set-up permits are
required and can be applied for at the local government building
departments.
Q.
Does the State of Florida approve mobile/manufactured home anchors and
set-up products?
A. Yes, all mobile/manufactured home
installation components and products
must be certified by the Division of Motor Vehicles. They must undergo
technically sound engineering testing that proves they are compliant
with the provisions of
Rule 15C-1, F.A.C..
The Bureau of Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Construction
maintains a list of approved
installation products.
Q.
Are all mobile/manufactured home dealers required to have a
mobile/manufactured home installer license?
A.
No, only
mobile/manufactured home dealers that pull permits and/or set up homes
they sell are required to have an installer license.
Q.
Are individuals and dealers that set-up mobile/manufactured homes
required to be licensed?
A. Yes, individuals and
dealers who install mobile/manufactured homes must be licensed as installers
by the Bureau of Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Construction.
Installers are required to take a pre-license course and pass a license
examination. They also must have a $5,000 surety bond and $100,000 of
liability insurance before they can be licensed. Installer licenses must
be renewed annually.
Q.
Can licensed mobile/manufactured home installers do plumbing hook-ups?
A.
Yes, connecting
plumbing to the newly installed home is part of the installation
process.
Q.
Can licensed mobile/manufactured home installers do electrical hook-ups?
A.
No, installers can only
install electrical crossovers on multi-section homes. Any other
electrical work on a home must be done by a licensed electrician.
Q.
If a mobile/manufactured home is displayed on a temporary basis such as
for marketing promotion, do they require a mobile/manufactured home
installation decal?
A.
No, installation decals
are not required on homes temporarily displayed.
Q.
Can a consumer set up their own mobile/manufactured home or park
trailer?
A. No,
section 320.8249, Florida Statutes and Rule Chapter
Rule 15C-2, F.A.C.,
require that only licensed mobile/manufactured home installers may
set-up a mobile/manufactured home in Florida.
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