Housing and Community Development (HCD) Practice Exam

What must be ensured when all manufactured homes are installed or re-installed on different lots?

1. All homes must have professional landscaping

2. A tiedown system must be waived in certain circumstances

3. Installation should mitigate horizontal wind pressures

4. Homes must be painted according to jurisdiction guidelines

The correct answer is: Installation should mitigate horizontal wind pressures

The focus when installing or re-installing manufactured homes is primarily on ensuring that they are secure and can withstand environmental factors, particularly wind. Mitigating horizontal wind pressures is critical because manufactured homes can be more susceptible to wind damage than traditional homes, especially if they are not properly anchored. To mitigate these horizontal wind pressures, installation practices must adhere to specific guidelines and standards that ensure the homes are stable and securely fastened to their foundation or tiedown systems. Proper installation techniques can significantly enhance the safety and structural integrity of these homes in the event of high winds or storms. Other considerations, like professional landscaping, while beneficial for aesthetic reasons, do not directly impact the safety or stability of the home. Similarly, waiving tiedown systems would undermine the safety protocols designed to protect the home from wind forces, and painting homes according to jurisdiction guidelines, while important for compliance, does not address the immediate concern of wind pressure mitigation. Therefore, ensuring that installation practices effectively manage horizontal wind pressures is essential for the safety and durability of manufactured homes.