§ 8-2-205. Identification and Correction of Certain Conditions or Defects
With reference to existing buildings, authorized enforcement authorities should give special attention to the conditions or defects described in this Code section in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 8-2-204, so as to assure any such conditions or defects are identified and corrected as deemed appropriate by the enforcement authority having jurisdiction based on […]
§ 8-2-183. Status of Home as Part of Real Property
When a Certificate of Permanent Location has been properly filed with the clerk of superior court, a certified copy of the Certificate of Permanent Location is properly filed with the commissioner, and the certificate of title is surrendered, the home shall become for all legal purposes a part of the real property on which it […]
§ 8-2-160. Definitions
As used in this part, the term: “Commissioner” means the Safety Fire Commissioner. “Installation” means the construction of a foundation system and the placement or erection of a manufactured home or a mobile home on the foundation system. Such term includes, without limitation, supporting, blocking, leveling, securing, or anchoring such home and connecting multiple or […]
§ 8-2-160.1. Cooperative Agreements
The Commissioner is authorized and empowered to contract or enter into cooperative agreements with any agency, department, or instrumentality of the United States as may be necessary to participate in the enforcement of manufactured home installation standards which may be promulgated pursuant to the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 […]
§ 8-2-161. Duty of Commissioner to Establish Rules and Procedures for Licensure and Installation
During such time as the Commissioner has contracted or entered into cooperative agreements pursuant to his or her authority under Code Section 8-2-160.1, the Commissioner may: Establish rules and procedures for the licensure of installers as provided by Code Section 8-2-164 and the implementation and collection of an annual license fee, which shall be $300.00; […]
§ 8-2-162. Administration of Part by Commissioner; Investigation of Consumer Complaints
During such time as the Commissioner has contracted or entered into cooperative agreements pursuant to his or her authority under Code Section 8-2-160.1, the Commissioner has full authority to administer this part and may make, amend, alter, and repeal general rules and regulations of procedure to carry into effect this part, to obtain statistical data […]
§ 8-2-163. Prohibited Act
It shall be unlawful for any person to perform an installation of a manufactured home or a mobile home, without regard to whether such person receives compensation for such action, except as provided in this part. History. Code 1981, § 8-2-163 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2750, § 3; Ga. L. 2004, p. […]
§ 8-2-164. License Required; Permit Purchase
During such time as the Commissioner has contracted or entered into cooperative agreements pursuant to his or her authority under Code Section 8-2-160.1: Any installer performing any installation of a manufactured home or a mobile home in this state shall first obtain a license from the Commissioner; provided, however, that persons employed by or contracting […]
§ 8-2-165. Compliance With Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions; Random Inspections on Installations
Any installation of a manufactured home or a mobile home in this state shall be performed in strict compliance with the applicable manufacturer’s installation instructions, specifically including, without limitation, correctly installed tie-downs and anchors. In the absence of such instructions, installations shall be performed in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations adopted by the […]
§ 8-2-136. Records and Reports of Manufactured Home Manufacturers, Retailers, Retail Brokers, and Installers; Inspection of Such Books and Records
Each manufacturer, retailer, retail broker, and installer of manufactured homes shall establish and maintain such records, make such reports, and provide such information as the Commissioner or the secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development may reasonably require in order to be able to determine whether the manufacturer, retailer, retail broker, […]