Housing and Community Development (HCD) Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT required for a manufactured home to be compliant upon installation?

1. Site approval from local authorities

2. Approval from a state architect

3. 23 hours of regulatory training for installers

4. Compliance with local zoning laws

The correct answer is: 23 hours of regulatory training for installers

A manufactured home must meet various compliance requirements upon installation to ensure safety, legality, and adherence to local standards. While site approval from local authorities, approval from a state architect, and compliance with local zoning laws are all essential components of the installation process for a manufactured home, regulation and training requirements for installers may vary by jurisdiction. Typically, site approval ensures that the location meets safety and regulatory standards; approval from a state architect usually involves ensuring the design meets certain structural requirements; and compliance with local zoning laws ensures that the home is permitted in the designated area. However, while proper training for installers is important for ensuring the safe and compliant installation of manufactured homes, specific requirements such as completing a set number of training hours may not be universally mandated across all regions. This is why the requirement for 23 hours of regulatory training for installers is not consistently a prerequisite for compliance upon installation.