Washington Administrative Code
2022 Archive

Chapter 296-150M WAC
Last Update: 9/20/22

MANUFACTURED HOMES
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WAC Sections
296-150M-0010Authority, purpose, and scope.
296-150M-0020What definitions apply to this chapter?
296-150M-0040Will you keep my manufacturing information confidential?
296-150M-0049What must be done prior to the sale of an installed manufactured or mobile home by a homeowner?
296-150M-0050When can a manufactured home be posted with a prohibited sale or lease notice?
296-150M-0051Can I sell or lease a manufactured home that has been posted with a prohibited sale or lease notice?
296-150M-0060Who handles consumer complaints about manufactured homes?
296-150M-0100What happens if I disagree with your decision regarding my compliance with the federal standards, or this chapter?
296-150M-0120Where can I obtain technical assistance regarding manufactured (mobile) homes?
296-150M-0140Do you allow a variance from these rules for the use of alternate materials, alternate design and methods of construction?
INSIGNIA
296-150M-0200What labels or insignia are required on my manufactured home?
296-150M-0250How do I replace a lost or damaged insignia?
296-150M-0260Who do I contact for replacement HUD labels?
ALTERATIONS AND INSPECTIONS
Alteration Approval
296-150M-0300What approval do I need to alter a manufactured home?
296-150M-0302What are some examples of work to manufactured or mobile homes that either require or do not require a permit and inspection?
296-150M-0306What codes and requirements are applicable when altering a manufactured/mobile home?
296-150M-0307How may I obtain a copy of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, Part 24, C.F.R. 3280?
296-150M-0309How do I apply for alteration approval and obtain an alteration insignia?
296-150M-0310What happens if I fail to get your approval prior to altering a manufactured home?
296-150M-0320What must I provide to request approval of an alteration?
296-150M-0322Data requirements for the identification of indigent persons.
296-150M-0323What is the requirement for energy conservation inspection?
296-150M-0330How do I obtain alteration insignia information and the forms you require?
296-150M-0331Does my alteration permit expire?
296-150M-0340What must an engineering analysis for design plans include?
296-150M-0350What must the test procedures and results for design plans include?
296-150M-0360When is design plan approval required for an alteration?
296-150M-0370How do I obtain alteration design plan approval?
296-150M-0380How will I know whether you have approved my design plan?
296-150M-0390If my design plan is not approved, how much time do I have to submit a corrected plan?
296-150M-0410What are the requirements for altering mobile/manufactured homes?
Inspection
296-150M-0500When must an inspection be requested?
296-150M-0530Am I charged if I request an inspection but am not prepared when you arrive?
296-150M-0540How do I obtain a fire safety certificate to site my pre-HUD home?
296-150M-0550What is required to meet the fire safety certificate requirements?
AUDIT
296-150M-0705Definitions applicable to this part.
296-150M-0715May the department audit the records of a contractor?
296-150M-0725What procedures will the department follow when auditing the records of construction, plumbing and electrical contractors?
PENALTIES
296-150M-0800Definitions applicable to this part.
296-150M-0805How does the department ensure that a contractor, firm, partnership, or corporation complies with the requirements of chapter 43.22 RCW?
296-150M-0810What violations of chapter 43.22 RCW can result in the issuance of a notice of infraction?
296-150M-0815What information must be included in a notice of correction?
296-150M-0820Who can be issued a notice of infraction?
296-150M-0830How does a contractor, firm, partnership, or corporation appeal a notice of infraction?
296-150M-0835Who presides over an appeal hearing and where is it held?
296-150M-0840Who will represent the appellant and the department at the appeal hearing?
296-150M-0845How is the appeal hearing conducted?
296-150M-0855What does the department do with the appeal notices that they receive?
296-150M-0860What monetary penalties will be assessed for an infraction issued for violations of chapter 43.22 RCW and this chapter?
296-150M-0865When must a contractor, firm, partnership, or corporation pay assessed monetary penalties?
MANUFACTURED HOME FEES
296-150M-3000Manufactured/mobile home fees.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
296-150M-0400How do I apply for alteration approval and obtain an alteration insignia? [Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 98-14-078, § 296-150M-0400, filed 6/30/98, effective 7/31/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. WSR 96-21-146, § 296-150M-0400, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.] Repealed by WSR 99-13-010, filed 6/4/99, effective 7/5/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.480.
296-150M-0600Who establishes standards for installation of manufactured homes? [Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 07-05-063, § 296-150M-0600, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.480. WSR 99-13-010, § 296-150M-0600, filed 6/4/99, effective 7/5/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 98-14-078, § 296-150M-0600, filed 6/30/98, effective 7/31/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. WSR 96-21-146, § 296-150M-0600, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.] Repealed by WSR 08-22-081, filed 11/4/08, effective 12/5/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-150I WAC.
296-150M-0610What instructions are used for a manufactured home installation? [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.480. WSR 99-13-010, § 296-150M-0610, filed 6/4/99, effective 7/5/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 98-14-078, § 296-150M-0610, filed 6/30/98, effective 7/31/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. WSR 96-21-146, § 296-150M-0610, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.] Repealed by WSR 08-22-081, filed 11/4/08, effective 12/5/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-150I WAC.
296-150M-0614How may I obtain a copy of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A225.1-Manufactured Homes Installation? [Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 07-05-063, § 296-150M-0614, filed 2/20/07, effective 4/1/07. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW and 2003 c 291. WSR 05-01-102, § 296-150M-0614, filed 12/14/04, effective 2/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.480. WSR 99-13-010, § 296-150M-0614, filed 6/4/99, effective 7/5/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-22-081, filed 11/4/08, effective 12/5/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-150I WAC.
296-150M-0615What are the requirements for temporary placement of manufactured (mobile) homes? [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.480. WSR 99-13-010, § 296-150M-0615, filed 6/4/99, effective 7/5/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-22-081, filed 11/4/08, effective 12/5/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-150I WAC.
296-150M-0620Do local enforcement agencies have special requirements for installing manufactured homes in hazardous areas? [Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 98-14-078, § 296-150M-0620, filed 6/30/98, effective 7/31/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. WSR 96-21-146, § 296-150M-0620, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.] Repealed by WSR 08-22-081, filed 11/4/08, effective 12/5/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-150I WAC.
296-150M-0630Who may install a manufactured home? [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. WSR 96-21-146, § 296-150M-0630, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.] Repealed by WSR 08-22-081, filed 11/4/08, effective 12/5/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-150I WAC.
296-150M-0640Does a person who installs a manufactured home need an installation permit? [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.480. WSR 99-13-010, § 296-150M-0640, filed 6/4/99, effective 7/5/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 98-14-078, § 296-150M-0640, filed 6/30/98, effective 7/31/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. WSR 96-21-146, § 296-150M-0640, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.] Repealed by WSR 08-22-081, filed 11/4/08, effective 12/5/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-150I WAC.
296-150M-0650Does a manufactured home installation require an inspection? [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. WSR 96-21-146, § 296-150M-0650, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.] Repealed by WSR 08-22-081, filed 11/4/08, effective 12/5/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-150I WAC.
296-150M-0655How does the local enforcement agency gain access to the manufacturer's installation instructions? [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.480. WSR 99-13-010, § 296-150M-0655, filed 6/4/99, effective 7/5/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-22-081, filed 11/4/08, effective 12/5/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-150I WAC.
296-150M-0660What are the requirements for on-site structures and who regulates them? [Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. WSR 98-14-078, § 296-150M-0660, filed 6/30/98, effective 7/31/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. WSR 96-21-146, § 296-150M-0660, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.] Repealed by WSR 08-22-081, filed 11/4/08, effective 12/5/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-150I WAC.
296-150M-0670What happens if a dispute arises concerning an installation requirement? [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. WSR 96-21-146, § 296-150M-0670, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.] Repealed by WSR 08-22-081, filed 11/4/08, effective 12/5/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW. Later promulgation, see chapter 296-150I WAC.
296-150M-0700Acceptable types of ground cover. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. WSR 96-21-146, § 296-150M-0700, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.] Repealed by WSR 98-14-078, filed 6/30/98, effective 7/31/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW.
296-150M-0710Clearance under manufactured homes. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. WSR 96-21-146, § 296-150M-0710, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.] Repealed by WSR 98-14-078, filed 6/30/98, effective 7/31/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW.
296-150M-0720Water heater relief lines. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. WSR 96-21-146, § 296-150M-0720, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.] Repealed by WSR 98-18-036, filed 8/27/98, effective 9/27/98. Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.22 and 34.05 RCW and Executive Order 97-02.
296-150M-0730Heat pump. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.22.340, [43.22.]355, [43.22.]360, [43.22.]432, [43.22.]440 and [43.22.]480. WSR 96-21-146, § 296-150M-0730, filed 10/23/96, effective 11/25/96.] Repealed by WSR 98-14-078, filed 6/30/98, effective 7/31/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.22 RCW.