Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Construction Codes and Licensing Division

Building Codes and Standards
443 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, MN 55155-4341
Phone: (651) 284-5068 Fax: (651) 284-5749
www.doli.state.mn.us TTY: (651) 297-4198

Manufactured Homes Code Non-Compliance Checklist

Following is a list of the most commonly found non-compliances. These are only examples
and non-compliances are not limited to the examples given. These areas of concern
happen after the home is out of the factory, usually during the time it is occupied or in some
cases, during dealer alterations.

1. Exterior receptacles missing weatherproof protector covers; this includes heat tape
receptacles mounted under the home. CFR 3280.808(a) and NEC 410-57(a) or (b).

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

2. N-M cable added under or on the exterior of the home not protected by rigid metal conduit
and conductors not suitable for wet locations. 3280.808(k) and NEC 550-10(h).

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

3. Boxes fittings, and cabinets not securely fastened in place. Common examples are
duplex receptacle boxes, electric range and clothes dryer receptacles. CFR 3280.808(n)
and NEC 550-10(h).

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

4. Unprotected N-M cable located 15 inches or less above the floor or N-M cable likely to be
damaged when exposed (i.e. wiring in closet or storage areas). CFR 3208.808(c). (This
would include wiring added without permits and inspection.)

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

5. Electric ranges and clothes dryers without the required 4-conductor cords and plugs.
CFR 3280.809(b)(2).

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required.

6. Solid fuel-burning fireplaces or stoves that are not listed for use in manufactured homes,
CFR 3280.709(g), or listed but not installed correctly in accordance with their listing or
standards (i.e. chimney, doors, hearth, combustion or intake, etc.) CFR 3280.709(g)(i).

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

7. Replacement gas water heaters or furnaces not listed for manufactured home use, CFR
3208.709(d)(1 or 2).

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

8. Furnace, water heater, or wood burner flue/stacks that are not listed for use with the
appliance. CFR 3208.707 and 3280.709.

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

9. Gas appliances (i.e. range, clothes dryer, furnace, water heater, etc.) without the required
shutoff upstream of the union connector. CFR 3280.705(k)(3). The shutoff is also
required to within 6 feet of a cooking appliance and within 3 feet of other appliances.

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

10. Incorrect plastic pipe fitting or materials used for drain lines. Commonly found item is
ABS fittings glued to PVC fittings and/or pipe. CFR 3280.610(e).

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

11. Exterior water faucets installed without backflow preventers. CFR 3280.609(b)(2) options
for correction include addition of a non-removable vacuum breaker or removal of exterior
water faucet and capping water line.

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

12. Water heaters without a pressure-temperature relief valve. CFR 3280.609(c)(ii). Relief
valve element must relieve pressure at 150 p.s.i. and at or below a water temperature of
210°F. and must also have a full size drain line with cross section area equal to that of the
relief valve, extended to discharge beneath the home. 3280.609(c)(iii).

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

13. Fire stop collars missing at ceiling line on furnace and water heater flue/stack. CFR
3280.206(c).

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

14. Smoke detectors removed. Required between bedroom areas and living areas. CFR
3280.208. Homes with bedrooms at each end and living areas in center would require a
minimum of two detectors.

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

15. Rotted or decayed floor decking that will not support a 40 p.s.f. uniform live load.
CFR 3280.305(g).

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

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16. Decking in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry areas, water heater compartments that is not
protected from moisture damage. CFR 3280.305(g)(2) allows for protection of decking by
sealing with an approved sealer or an overlay of nonabsorbent material. When retro
fitting kitchen or bathroom areas with carpet, the decking must remain protected with one
of the approved methods.

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

17. Holes in bottom board material or around pipes, ducts, etc. that are not sealed to resist
entrance of rodents. CFR 3280.307(d) and 3280.705(a).

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

18. Holes in exterior coverings of homes or broken and missing exterior doors and/or
windows which allow the elements (i.e. rain, snow, etc.) into exposed interior materials.
CFR 3280.307(a) and (b).

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

19. Homes with windows remodeled or removed which do not comply with light, vent, egress,
and energy requirements. CFR 3280.103, “Light and Ventilation”

a. Each habitable room requires 8% of gross floor area light and 4% ventilation.
_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

b. Kitchens may be provided with artificial light and mechanical ventilation capable of
producing an air change every 30 minutes.

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

c. Bathroom and toilet compartments, 1 ½ sq. ft. of openable window or ventilation

system capable of a change in air every 12 minutes.

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

d. CFR 3280.106, “Egress Windows,” every bedroom requires an egress window a net
clear opening of 20” wide and 24” high, 5 sq. ft. in area, with the bottom of windows
opening no more than 36” above the floor. Locks, latches, operating handles, tabs or
other operational devices shall not be located more than 54” above the finished floor.

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

e. CFR 3280.506(c): Homes designed for use in Minnesota shall be factory equipped
with storm windows or insulated glass.

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

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20. Homes with replaced door/patio door glass, tub surround and shower door glass, or
window glass around bathtubs; not replaced with safety glazing, CFR 3280.113. Glazing
in all entrance doors, sliding glass doors, unbacked mirrored wardrobe doors, shower and
bathtub enclosures to a height of 6 feet above the floor, and sidelights within 12 inches of
either side of an entrance door must be safety glazing materials which comply with ANSI
Z97.1-1984.

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

21. Electrical distribution panel boards re-worked or added in non-compliance of location and
protection requirements, CFR 3280.804(f). Panel boards shall not be located in
bathrooms. Six (6) inches of clearance to easily ignitable materials must be maintained in
front of panel board, clear working space of 30 inches wide and 30 inches front of panel
shall be maintained.

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

22. Gas line piping shall not be used for electrical ground. CFR 3280.705(l)(5).

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

23. Homes missing construction labels or data plates. CFR 3280.8 requires homes
manufactured after June 14, 1976 to have permanently applied on the exterior of each
section a HUD construction label. CFR 3280.5, requires homes manufactured after June
14, 1976 to have permanently applied to each home a data plate with the manufacturer’s
name/address, date of manufacturer, roof design load, wind design load, heating design
and list of all major appliances installed at the manufacturer’s facility. Minnesota Statute
327.32 requires a state construction label be affixed to manufactured homes
manufactured between July 1, 1972 and June 14, 1976.

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

24. Homes that have been altered without approval or in violation of codes and standards
which affect the structure, egress, electrical, mechanical, required light/ventilation, etc.
MSBC 1350.3800.

_______ Complies ________ Correction Required

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