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Department 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATIONDivision 385 - MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARDChapter 890 - MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION STANDARDS
Subchapter J - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 385-890-J-I - General

02-385-890 Me. Code R. § J-I

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Current through 2025-03, January 15, 2025
Section 385-890-J-I - General
A.Exemption

Manufactured homes, which are installed in compliance with these standards, are exempt from all state or political subdivision codes, standards or regulations covering the same matters.Other matters are under the authority of the LAHJ.

B. Alterations to the home by a licensed mechanic are prohibited.
C.Installation of Onsite Structures

Onsite structures attached to the home shall be installed according to the home manufacturer's installation instructions or be designed and approved by a registered engineer or registered architect.

Onsite structures which support their own live load and dead loads and are not attached to the home are not covered by this standard and come under the authority of the LAHJ.

D. The home must be installed and leveled by a licensed mechanic.
E. The home shall be leveled so that all doors and windows operate as intended and plumbing drains function in a safe and sanitary manner.

02-385 C.M.R. ch. 890, § J-I