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Frequently Asked Questions About Mobile Home Installation
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Both HUD and the State of Florida have installation standards that must be complied with to have a secure, safe mobile home. Here's a collection of our most-often-asked questions about MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION:
• What are the most common defects in mobile/manufactured home foundation piers?
• Why does Florida have mobile/manufactured home installation standards that exceed HUD requirements?
• What are the HUD requirements for site drainage when installing a mobile/manufactured home?
• How often should mobile home tie-downs be checked?
• What is the maximum spacing for mobile/manufactured home tie-downs in Florida?
• What causes a crowned floor in a mobile/manufactured home?
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• Is a ground cover vapor barrier (plastic sheet) required under a new mobile/manufactured home?
• What is a "second set" mobile/manufactured home?
• What is a "Florida override" of HUD mobile/manufactured home installation standards?
• What is a pit set mobile home?
• Can you move an older mobile home in Florida?
• Can you move a Wind Zone 1 mobile home to Wind Zone 2 or 3 in Florida?
• Can I install a mobile home myself?
• What is a Park Model mobile home?
• Does mobile home skirting have to be ventilated?
• What is the definition of a "permanent foundation" for a mobile/manufactured home?
• How many foundation vents are required in the skirting of a mobile/manufactured home?
• How far should trees be kept away from a mobile/manufactured home?
• What are the installation requirements for manufactured/mobile homes in Florida?
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