35 Pa. Stat. § 1658.3

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92

Section 1658.3 - Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Building code official." A construction code official certified or registered with the Department of Labor and Industry, or the building code official's designee who manages, supervises and administers building Uniform Construction Code enforcement activities. The official's duties shall include all of the following:

(1) management of building code enforcement activities;

(2) supervision of building inspectors or plan examiners;

(3) authorizing issuance of certificates of occupancy;

(4) issuance of building permits, violation notices and orders to vacate; and

(5) initiation of prosecutions. "Department." The Department of Community and Economic Development of the Commonwealth.

"Installation." All activities required to assure the proper onsite completion of fully integrated new manufactured home construction, including, but not limited to:

(1) site preparation, installation, finishing and assembly of components;

(2) support and foundations; and

(3) attachment, stabilization and connection of plumbing, electrical and mechanical subsystems contained within or attached thereto, consistent with the manufacturer's approved design, which renders the home in full conformance with the manufacturer's label of certification and conforms to all standards required by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 ( Public Law 93-383, 42 U.S.C.§ 5401 et seq.). The term does not include site grading or utility connections.

"Installer." A person who is certified by the Department of Community and Economic Development to perform onsite completion and installation of a new manufactured home and who performs work under contract with the purchaser as the agent of the manufacturer, retailer or builder, or as the purchaser of the manufactured home.

"Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards." The Federal regulations concerning manufactured home construction and safety codified at 24 CFR Pt. 3280 (relating to manufactured home construction and safety standards).

"Manufactured housing" or "manufactured home." A manufactured home as defined under section 603 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 ( Public Law 93-383, 42 U.S.C.§ 5402 ).

"Manufacturer's approved design." The building design approved by a manufacturer's design approval primary inspection agency.

"Pennsylvania Construction Code Act." The act of November 10, 1999 (P.L. 491, No. 45) , known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, and any regulation promulgated under that act.

"Relocated manufactured home." A manufactured home which has been transported to a site other than its original installation site.

"Uniform Construction Code." The Uniform Construction Code adopted under section 301 of the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L. 491, No. 45) , known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act.

35 P.S. § 1658.3

Amended by P.L. 257 2012 No. 40, § 1, eff. 7/7/2012.

2004, Nov. 29, P.L. 1282, No. 158, § 3, imd. effective.