BUILDING CODE AND MOBILE HOMES
CHAPTER 10.
10-1. Short Title. This Chapter shall be known as the Elberon,
10-2. Adoption of Building Code. Pursuant to published notice and public hearing, as required by law, the Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition, and all provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code Standards, 1997 Edition, referred to therein, published by the International Conference of Building Officials and commonly known as the Uniform Building Code.
An official copy of the aforementioned Uniform Building Code and Standards, and Standards for Mobile Homes, are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
10-3. Mobile Homes.
1. No mobile home, except those already located within the corporate limits, shall hereafter be used for dwelling purposes within this city which does not meet the standards set out in the Standards for Mobile Homes adopted by this ordinance, and the building official shall require such certifications as necessary to prove compliance therewith and such specifications plats attached to the mobile home as required by said mobile home code. The permit fee for a mobile home shall be the same as that set out in the amended Uniform Code, less any fee paid to a state-approved inspector as provided in the State Building Code.
2. The building official shall insure that the following installation requirements are enforced:
(a) All mobile homes shall be enclosed and tied down in a manner at least equivalent to the following:
(1) Mobile homes up to 30 foot length must have 2 frame ties per side.
(2) Mobile homes 30 foot to 50 foot length must have 3 frame ties per side.
(3) Mobile homes 50 foot to 70 foot length must have 4 frame ties per side.
(4) Mobile homes over 70 foot length must have 5 frame ties per side.
(5) In addition, over-the-home ties must be as close to each end as possible, with straps at stud and rafter locations.
(b) Soil tests must be made to assure that the following anchors will withstand 3750 pounds of pull per 10 feet of mobile home.
(1) Auger or dead man, 6" in diameter - arrowhead 8".
(2) Auger of arrowhead depth of 4' - dead man 5'. All augers must be screwed into the earth the full 4' depth.
(3) Anchor rod 5/8" diameter with welded eye at top must be hooked into concrete when used in dead man anchors.
(4) Anchors to slabs must equal the above in pull resistance.
(c) Connectors required:
(1) Galvanized or stainless steel cable - 3/8" (7 x 7 - 7 wires each), or
(2) Galvanized aircraft cable - 1/4" (7 x 19 - 7 strands of 19 wires each), or
(3) Steel strap - 1 1/4" x .035" - galvanized, with tensioning device.
(4) Cable ends secured by two 4-bolt clamps.
(5) Steel rods - 5/8" with ends welded closed to form an eye.
(6) Turnbuckles 5/8" drop forged - closed eyes. Other tensioning devices of similar strength approved.
(d) Piers and footing required:
(1) Spaced at 10' intervals on both frame rails with end ones no further than 5' from end of mobile home.
(2) Footings of solid concrete 16" x 16" x 4", or
(3) Piers of standard 8" x 16" solid concrete block.
(4) Wood blocks used for leveling shall not exceed maximum thickness of 4". Such blocks must be of nominal 8" x 16" dimensions.
(5) Other equivalent piers accepted. An adjustable screw-anchor-type column fastened to both frame rail and to a concrete pad or 4' thickness extending the length and width of the mobile home is especially recommended.
10-4. Modular or Sectional Homes. Modular or sectional homes shall not be deemed mobile homes, but must comply with the Uniform Building Code.
10-5. Conflict with State Laws. Nothing in this ordinance or in the Uniform Building Code and the Standards for Mobile Homes, as adopted, shall be construed to be in conflict with state laws or the State Housing Code. In the event of such conflict, the state law shall prevail.