Section 291-13-004 - COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM004.01General: It shall be the manufacturer's responsibility to execute every aspect of the compliance assurance program. The manufacturer shall continue to be responsible for all corrective actions required. Each manufacturer must obtain approval of their compliance assurance program from the Commission.004.02Requirements of Manufacturer: The manufacturer of modular housing units shall submit the following, at a minimum, in duplicate: 004.02A Compliance assurance manual with index.004.02B Installation procedures with appropriate inspection procedures. Utility hook-up information shall contain appropriate inspection criteria and test description.004.02C Identification of the manufacturer's representative who will be assigned the responsibility for implementing the compliance assurance program, and define such individual's functional obligation, responsibility and authority. The Commission shall be advised of any subsequent change.004.02D A statement identifying who is responsible directly, or by means of an agent, for timely and effective performance of service and repairs related to code compliance.004.02E Changes to the compliance assurance manual.004.03Requirements of Inspection Agencies: To ensure that the final product conforms to the adopted construction standards set forth in Subsection 001.03, "Standards for Modular Housing Units", inspection agencies shall follow the following requirements: 004.03A Be totally familiar with the procedures, materials, and design specifications, as stated in the manufacturer's approved design plans and compliance assurance manual.004.03B During the in-plant inspection, the inspector shall check for, but not be limited to, the following: 004.03B1Floor Framing004.03B1aMaterials: Structural, framing members - joists, beams, stringers, blocking, bridging. 004.03B1a(4) Moisture Content004.03B1a(5) Preservative Treatment004.03B1a(6) Condition/ Tolerances (e.g., warp, bow, splits, twist)004.03B1bOperations: 004.03B1b(1) Measuring and Cutting004.03B1b(2) Drilling and Notching004.03B1b(3) Layout/Spacing004.03B1b(4) Framing for Floor Openings (e.g., stairwells)004.03B1cFasteners: Nails, bolts/screws, joist hangers. 004.03B1dConnections: 004.03B1d(1) Number (of fasteners)004.03B1d(2) Location and Spacing004.03B1d(3) Method (e.g., toenail, end-nail)004.03B1d(4) Bearing of Members004.03B1d(5) Washers (with bolts/screws)004.03B2Floor Insulation: 004.03B2aMaterials: Moisture barrier, thermal insulation. 004.03B2a(1) Size (e.g., thickness, weight)004.03B2a(3) Condition (e.g., dry, undamaged)004.03B2bInstallation:004.03B2b(1) Moisture Barrier004.03B2b(2) Thermal Insulation004.03B3Floor Sheathing: 004.03B3aMaterials: Plywood, proprietary sheathing types. 004.03B3a(1) Size (e.g., thickness)004.03B3a(3) Condition/ Tolerances004.03B3bFasteners: 004.03B3b(1) Nails, Staples004.03B3cInstallation:004.03B3c(1) Measuring and Cutting004.03B3c(3) Nails, Staples004.03B4Wall Framing and Setting:004.03B4aMaterials: Structural framing members - studs, plates, and lintels.004.03B4a(4) Moisture Content004.03B4a(5) Condition/ Tolerances (e.g., warp, bow, splits, twist)004.03B4bOperations: 004.03B4b(1) Measuring and Cutting004.03B4b(2) Drilling and Notching004.03B4b(3) Layout/Spacing004.03B4b(4) Framing for Wall Openings004.03B4cFasteners: Nails, bolts/screws, staples. 004.03B4dConnections: 004.03B4d(1) Number (of fasteners)004.03B4d(2) Location and Spacing004.03B4d(3) Method (e.g., toenail, end-nail)004.03B4d(4) Bearing of Members004.03B4d(5) Plumb and Square004.03B4eErection/Setting of Walls: 004.03B4e(1) Connections/ Fasteners004.03B4e(2) Bearing of Members004.03B5Wall Insulation: 004.03B5aMaterials: Moisture barrier, thermal insulation. 004.03B5a(1) Size (e.g., thickness, weight)004.03B5a(3) Condition (e.g., dry undamaged)004.03B5bInstallation: 004.03B5b(1) Moisture Barrier004.03B5b(2) Thermal Insulation 004.03B6Interior Wall Covering: 004.03B6aMaterials: Gypsum Wallboard 004.03B6a(1) Size (thickness)004.03B6bFasteners: 004.03B6b(1) Nails, screws, wallboard clips004.03B6cInstallation: 004.03B6c(1) Nails, Screws004.03B7Ceiling/Roof Framing and Setting: 004.03B7aMaterials: Structural framing members - rafters, joists, roof trusses.004.03B7a(4) Moisture Content004.03B7a(5) Condition/ Tolerances (e.g., warp, bow, splits, twist)004.03B7bOperations: 004.03B7b(1) Measuring and Cutting004.03B7b(2) Drilling and Notching004.03B7b(3) Layout/Spacing004.03B7b(4) Laps and Splices004.03B7b(6) Framing for Openings004.03B7cFasteners: Nails, bolts/screws, truss plates 004.03B7dConnections: 004.03B7d(1) Number (of fasteners)004.03B7d(2) Location and Spacing004.03B7d(3) Method (e.g., toenail, end-nail)004.03B7d(4) Bearing of Members004.03B7d(5) Plumb and Square004.03B7eErection/Setting of Ceilings/ Roof: 004.03B7e(1) Connections/ Fasteners004.03B7e(2) Bearing of Members004.03B8Interior Ceiling Covering: 004.03B8aMaterials: Gypsum Wallboard. 004.03B8a(1) Size (thickness) 004.03B8bFasteners: 004.03B8b(1) Nails, Screws, Wallboard Clips004.03B8cInstallation: 004.03B8c(1) Nails, Screws 004.03B9Plumbing:004.03B9aMaterials: 004.03B9a(1) Pipe - D.W.V.004.03B9a(2) Pipe - Water Supply and Distribution004.03B9a(3) Pipe - Gas Fuel Supply Piping004.03B9a(4) Plumbing Fixtures/Drains (traps, trap arms)004.03B9a(6) Appliances and Equipment004.03B9a(7) Miscellaneous - Air gaps, pipe coatings, compounds, solder004.03B9bInstall Drainage System: 004.03B9cInstall Venting System: 004.03B9c(1) Installation004.03B9dInstall Traps and Trap Arms: 004.03B9d(1) Installation004.03B9eInstall Joints and Connections: 004.03B9e(1) Installation004.03B9fInstall Indirect Waste Piping, Wet Vented Systems And Special Wastes: 004.03B9f(1) Installation004.03B9gInstall Plumbing Fixtures:004.03B9g(1) Installation004.03B9h Install Water Distribution System: 004.03B9h(1) Installation 004.03B9iInstall Fuel Gas Piping:004.03B9i(1) Installation 004.03B9JInstall Water Heater and Vents: 004.03B9j(1) Installation 004.03B10 Electrical:004.03B10a Materials: 004.03B10a(1) Service Equipment004.03B10a(2) Distribution Panel and Load Center004.03B10a(3) Feeder Circuits004.03B10a(4) Branch Circuits004.03B10a(5) Fixed Appliances, Ranges, Water Heaters004.03B10a(6) Outlet Boxes, Switches, Junction Boxes, Fittings004.03B10a(7) Lighting Fixtures, Lampholders and Lamps004.03B10b Install Electrical Service: 004.03B10b(1) Identification004.03B10b(2) Mounting Cabinet004.03B10b(3) Service Entrance004.03B10b(4) Grounding Continuity004.03B10b(5) Gutter at Service004.03B10b(6) Service Disconnect004.03B10b(7) Workmanship004.03B10c Install Distribution:004.03B10c(1) Identification004.03B10c(3) Over Current 111Protection004.03B10c(4) Grounding and Bonding004.03B10c(5) Workmanship004.03B10d Install Feeder Circuits: 004.03B10d(1) Identification004.03B10d(2) Drilling, Boring-Studs/Joists004.03B10d(3) Mechanical Protection004.03B10d(4) Mechanical Continuity004.03B10d(5) Installation004.03B10d(6) Workmanship004.03B10e Install Branch Circuits: 004.03B10e(1) Identification004.03B10e(2) Drilling, Boring-Studs/Joists004.03B10e(3) Mechanical Protection004.03B10e(4) Mechanical Continuity004.03B10e(5) Installation004.03B10e(6) Workmanship004.03B10f Install Fixed Appliances, Ranges, Water Heaters: 004.03B10f(2) Supply Circuits004.03B10f(5) Over Current Protection004.03B10f(6) Workmanship004.03B10g Install Outlet, Switch and Junction Boxes and Fittings:004.03B10g(1) Identification004.03B10g(2) Mounting and Installation004.03B10g(3) Size and Shape004.03B10g(4) Covers and Canopies004.03B10g(6) Accessibility004.03B10g(7) Grounding, Bonding and Insulation from Supports004.03B10g(8) Workmanship004.03B10h Lighting Fixtures, Lampholders, Lamps, Rosettes, Outlet Boxes: 004.03B10h(1) Identification004.03B10h(2) Installation004.03B10i Testing of System:004.03B10i(1) Continuity Test004.03B10i(2) Functional Test of Fixtures and Appliances 004.03B11 Mechanical (HVAC) System: 004.03B11a Materials:004.03B11a(1) Heating Equipment, Furnaces, Room Heaters004.03B11a(2) Ventilation Systems004.03B11a(3) Air Conditioning Equipment004.03B11a(4) Miscellaneous Heat Producing Appliances - Ranges, Dryers004.03B11b Install Warm Air Furnaces:004.03B11b(1) Identification004.03B11b(2) Installation004.03B11b(3) Circulating Air Supply004.03B11b(4) Conditioned Air Supply004.03B11b(5) Combustion Air004.03B11b(6) Workmanship004.03B11c Vents/Chimneys: 004.03B11c(1) Identification004.03B11c(2) Type/System004.03B11c(4) Location/Support004.03B11c(5) Length/Pitch/ Clearance004.03B11c(6) Termination004.03B11c(8) Unused Openings004.03B11c(9) Workmanship 004.03B11d Ducts:004.03B11d(1) Identification004.03B11d(2) Fastening/Support004.03B11d(5) Workmanship004.03B11e Install Floor Furnaces, Room Heaters: 004.03B11e(1) Identification/ Label/Listing004.03B11e(2) Type/System004.03B11e(3) Location/Access004.03B11e(4) Combustion Air Supply004.03B11e(5) Grilles/Registers004.03B11e(7) Protection from Damage004.03B11e(8) Controls-Manual/ Auto004.03B11e(9) Electrical Connectors004.03B11e(10) Workmanship004.03B11f Install Ventilation System:004.03B11f(3) Workmanship004.03B11g Install Air Conditioning Equipment: 004.03B11g(1) Identification004.03B11g(5) Circulating Air Supply004.03B11g(6) Return Air Limitation004.03B11g(7) Workmanship004.03B11h Install Miscellaneous Heat Producing Appliances, Ranges, Dryers:004.03B11h(1) Identification004.03B11h(5) Workmanship004.03B11i Testing of Mechanical Merchandise: 004.03B12 Ceiling Insulation: 004.03B12a Materials: Moisture Barrier, Thermal Insulation 004.03B12a(1) Size (e.g., thickness, weight)004.03B12a(3) Condition (e.g., dry, undamaged)004.03B12b Installation:004.03B12b(1) Moisture Barrier004.03B12b(2) Thermal Insulation004.03B13 Miscellaneous Components (Window, Exit Door, and Stairway) Installation: 004.03B13a Materials: 004.03B13a(1) Doors and Windows004.03B13b Installation: 004.03B13b(1) Door and Windows004.03B14 Wall Sheathing: 004.03B14a Materials: Plywood, fiberboard, proprietary sheathing types. 004.03B14a(1) Size (e.g., thickness)004.03B14a(3) Condition/Tolerance004.03B14b Fasteners: 004.03B14b(1) Nails, Staples 004.03B14c Installation: 004.03B14c(1) Measuring and Cutting004.03B14c(3) Nails, Staples004.03B15 Exterior Siding: 004.03B15a Materials:004.03B15a(1) Exterior Wall Siding004.03B15a(2) Weather Flashing004.03B15a(3) Caulking Compounds/Mastics004.03B15b Fasteners: 004.03B15b(1) Nails, Staples004.03B15c Installation: 004.03B15c(3) Weather Tightness004.03B15c(4) Nails, Staples004.03B15c(6) Caulking Application004.03B15c(7) Corner Treatment004.03B15c(8) Painting/Finishing004.03B16 Roof Sheathing: 004.03B16a Materials: Plywood, proprietary sheathing types. 004.03B16a(1) Size (e.g., thickness)004.03B16a(3) Condition/Tolerances004.03B16b Fasteners:004.03B16b(1) Nails, Staples, Plyclips004.03B16c Installation: 004.03B16c(1) Measuring and Cutting004.03B16c(3) Nails, Staples004.03B17 Finish Roofing:004.03B17a Materials:004.03B17a(1) Underlayment004.03B17a(3) Weather Flashing004.03B17b Installation: 004.03B17b(1) Underlayment004.03B17b(6) Workmanship004.03B18 Compliance Inspection and Certification: 004.03B18a Compliance Review: 004.03B18a(1) Manufacturers checklist (traveler)004.03B18a(2) Test equipment and procedures004.03B18a(3) Material storage004.03B18a(4) Drawing availability004.03B18a(5) Design Referral responses004.03B18c Construction Compliance Certificate Review: 004.03B18dManufacturer's Data Plate: 004.04Initial and Monitoring In-Plant Inspection by Inspection Agencies:004.04AInitial In-Plant Inspection: Once a Manufacturer's compliance assurance manual and plans have been approved, the inspection agency shall perform the initial inspection. The initial inspection shall consist of the inspection agency making a station-by-station thorough evaluation of the manufacturer's operation to assure that the manufacturer is operating in accordance with the criteria set forth in the previously approved compliance assurance manual and plans. In so doing, the inspection agency shall utilize the in-plant inspection checklist specified in Subsection 004.03. If the manufacturer during the initial inspection is found to be producing units in accordance with the approved compliance assurance manual and plans, the inspection agency shall notify the manufacturer, in writing, with a copy being forwarded to the Nebraska Public Service Commission.
The notification letter to the manufacturer from the inspection agency shall be signed by an authorized agent of the inspection agency and shall include the following
004.04A1 Name of inspection agency.004.04A2 Name of inspector(s).004.04A3 Date(s) inspection was performed.004.04A4 Name and address of manufacturer.004.04A5 Statement from the inspection agency stating "A thorough, complete and station-by-station inspection and evaluation of the manufacturer's construction and inspection process was performed in conformance with its approved plans and compliance assurance manual and Nebraska's standards for modular housing units, and the inspection agency is satisfied that the manufacturer can produce modular housing units in conformance with Nebraska standards for modular housing units on an ongoing basis."004.04A6 Signed and dated by an authorized agent of the inspection agency. 004.04B If the initial inspection reveals deviations from the previously approved compliance assurance manual and plans, the inspection agency shall notify the manufacturer, in writing, of deviations, specifying in detail the observed deviations. A copy of this letter shall be sent to the Nebraska Public Service Commission. Upon notification from the plant that the specified deviations have been corrected, the inspection agency shall again make an initial inspection of the plant following the procedure previously outlined in this section 004.04A.004.04CMonitoring In-Plant Inspections: Following notification to a manufacturer under Part 004.04A, the inspection agency shall undertake monitoring in-plant inspections at a frequency sufficient to inspect every home that will receive the Nebraska modular housing unit seal and to assure continuing compliance with the manufacturer's compliance assurance program. Additional factors which the inspection agency shall take into consideration in determining frequency of monitoring in-plant inspections are as follows 004.04C1 Production Volume004.04C2 Design Complexity of Units004.04C3 The qualifications of the manufacturer's own in-house compliance control organization.
004.04C4 The experience record of the manufacturer. 004.04D The in-plant inspection agency shall utilize the in-plant inspection check list in Subsection 004.03 to assure that each construction feature (structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical) is fully evaluated.004.05Seal Issuance: Upon satisfactory completion of the initial in-plant inspection and notification letter issued to the manufacturer by the inspection agency, the manufacturer shall act in accordance with the provisions of Section 002.291 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 13, § 004