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vehicle v bldg debate

Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 10:03 pm
by Bud Hoek
I noticed that the HUD code presents "permanent chassis" as the defining feature of a manufactured home, as opposed to the modular's removable chassis parts. A typical manufactured home blurs any distinction, and the only thing permanent is the chassis frame. Yet the HUD code keeps the definitions that even HUD doesn't use. The incongruity, I understand, resulted from market turf battles between NAHB and MHA. Anyone have any notions about that?

Re: vehicle v bldg debate

Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2004 5:31 pm
by Jon
What is the focus of your question? The alleged turf battles? The construction codes? Or the permanent frame?

Re: vehicle v bldg debate

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2004 10:25 pm
by arfmom
I really didn't understand your question, but modular homes are not built to HUD codes, they are built the IRC codes exactly like site built homes. A modular home is not modular because a it's removable chassis. The home has to meet many guidelines that have nothing to do with the chassis.