Attachment_2_F_R_B_Performance_Requirements__versionBB_23July2014.pdf

HSFE70-14-R-0005

FEMA Rugged Based Performance

Requirements Version BB

7/23/2014

Rugged Base Performance Requirements MHUS 2014

All Manufactured Homes

General 6

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides Manufactured Housing Units 7

(MHUs), that meet the Housing and Urban Development standards as set forth in 24 CFR 3280 8

(Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standards “HUD Code”).The Robert T. Stafford 9

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended and related authorities, as of April 10

2013, authorizes FEMA to provide temporary housing units, acquired by purchase or lease, 11 directly to individuals or households who, because of available housing would be unable to make 12 use of financial assistance. The Stafford Act also describes the decision criteria for determining 13 which types of assistance will be provided; Stafford Act, Section (408)(b)(2)(B). Considerations 14 include of cost effectiveness, convenience to the individuals and households, and such other 15 factors as the President may consider appropriate. Consistent with these authorities, in the event 16 that disaster survivors are unable to find suitable housing using financial assistance then FEMA 17

Individual Assistance requires housing units available through purchase or lease. 18

The Agency intends to reuse these manufactured homes to house disaster survivors in several 19 disaster events. These units will be subjected to extended road travel (in excess of 6,000 miles 20 over their lifetime), multiple installations and un-installations, and a wide variety of weather 21 conditions. The manufactured homes shall meet all of the requirements including having a 22 complete Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system and being furnished as 23 described. 24

Legal Requirements 26

The manufactured homes (as defined in 24 CFR 3280) being procured using these Performance 27

Requirements shall meet and comply with all appropriate HUD requirements, regulations, 28 standards, and guidance. The Rugged Based Performance Requirements does not constitute any 29 expressed or implied deviation from or waiver of any requirements of the U.S. Department of 30

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Standards, Regulations, or its amendments or 31 interpretative bulletins thereof. These units shall comply with HUD Standards, Regulations, and 32 other appropriate HUD guidance and require a HUD Certification label to be placed as 33 required in 24 CFR 3280.11 and a HUD Data Plate to be placed inside the unit as required in 34

24 CFR 3280.5. All units shall comply and meet the HUD approval process. These requirements 35 do not provide the contractor with a waiver of the approval process for receiving an 36

“Alternative Construction Letter (ACL).”FEMA anticipates that the contractor will have to 37 apply for one or more ACL to meet the requirements of these FEMA Rugged Based Performance 38

Requirements. 39

Additionally, FEMA procures MHUs to support disaster survivors with access and functional 40 needs. Manufactured Housing built to meet this requirement is built in accordance to 41

Architectural Barriers Act, 42 U.S.C. 4151-4157. The current construction requirements for the 42

ABA are the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS 1984.) 43

A downloadable copy of UFAS can be found at http://www.access-board.gov/ufas/ufas.pdf and a 45 searchable copy can be found at http://www.access-board.gov/ufas/ufas-html/ufas.htm. 46

Technical assistance on UFAS is available from the U.S. Access Board by phone at 800-872-47

2253 or by email at TA@access-board.gov. 48 http://www.access-board.gov/ufas/ufas.pdf http://www.access-board.gov/ufas/ufas-html/ufas.htm mailto:TA@access-board.gov

Scope 50

The Rugged Base Performance Requirements and a combination of regulations represent the 51 requirements for FEMA Manufactured Homes to house disaster survivors in several disaster 52 events. 53

In the Rugged Base Performance Requirements there are series of numbered shalls (“shall(#)”). 54

For each numbered shall (“shall(#)”). , the contractor will have to fill and submit the Rugged 55

Based Performance Requirements Matrix (Section J: Attachment: 3) to demonstrate compliance. 56

Every other shall in the solicitation or in this document will have to be met, however only the 58 numbered shalls(“shall(#)”). will be in the Rugged Based Performance Requirements Matrix 59

(Section J :Attachment: 3). 60

Requirement Version Identifier 64

This version of the requirements is designated: 65

BB 66

Any changes made to these requirements will be designated as follows: 68 BC for the first change 69 BD for the second change 70 Etc. 71

Summary of Unit Features 73 This information is a general summary of the requirements. 74

Table of Contents 77

1.0. Compliance With 24 CFR 3280 ........................................................................................... 5 78

2.0. Compliance With International Building Code (IBC) ...................................................... 5 79

3.0. Compliance With Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) .............................. 5 80

4.0. Zoning Requirements ........................................................................................................... 5 81

5.0. Size and Configurations ....................................................................................................... 6 82

6.0. Living Room .......................................................................................................................... 8 83

7.0. Kitchen/ Dining Room .......................................................................................................... 9 84

8.0. Bedrooms ............................................................................................................................. 14 85

9.0. Bathroom .............................................................................................................................. 16 86

10.0. Unit Hallways .................................................................................................................... 18 87

11.0. Electrical ............................................................................................................................ 18 88

12.0. Plumbing ............................................................................................................................ 21 89

13.0. Attic .................................................................................................................................... 24 90

14.0. Structural System.............................................................................................................. 24 91

15.0. Transport and Transportation System ........................................................................... 28 92

16.0. Exterior Covering ............................................................................................................. 31 93

17.0. Interior Covering .............................................................................................................. 32 94

18.0. Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation ............................................................................ 33 95

19.0. Fixtures and Receptacles .................................................................................................. 37 96

20.0. Safety Equipment .............................................................................................................. 39 97

21.0. Access System (Doors) ...................................................................................................... 39 98

22.0. Windows............................................................................................................................. 41 99

23.0. UFAS Requirements .......................................................................................................... 43 100

23.3. Additional Requirements for UFAS unit: Kitchen/Dining Room ................................ 43 101

23.4 Additional requirements for UFAS Unit: Bedrooms ...................................................... 44 102

23.5. Additional Requirements for UFAS Unit: Bathroom.................................................... 45 103

23.6. Additional Requirements for UFAS unit: Hallways ...................................................... 46 104

23.7. Additional Requirements for UFAS unit: Electrical ..................................................... 46 105

23.8. Additional Requirements for UFAS unit: Plumbing ..................................................... 46 106

23.9. Additional Requirements for UFAS unit: Accessible/Controls .................................... 46 107

23.10. Additional Requirements for UFAS unit: Interior Floor Coverings ......................... 46 108

23.11. Additional Requirements for UFAS unit: Fixtures and Receptacles ......................... 46 109

23.12. Additional Requirements for UFAS unit: Safety Equipment ...................................... 46 110

23.13 Additional Requirements for UFAS unit : NOAA Weather Radios ............................ 47 111

23.14 Additional Requirements for UFAS unit: Access System (Doors) ............................. 47 112

24.0 . Manufactured Home Keys ............................................................................................... 47 113

25.0. Testing Requirements ....................................................................................................... 47 114

26.0. Labels and Unit Identification ......................................................................................... 48 115

MHU Task Order Options ......................................................................................................... 54 116

O1 . Shrink Wrap ........................................................................................................................ 54 117

O2: Weekly Storage .................................................................................................................... 57 118

O3: Jack Stands and ABS Foundation Pads ........................................................................... 58 119

END OF TABLE OF CONTENT 135

1.0. Compliance With 24 CFR 3280

1.1. 24 CFR 3280 (a.k.a.

“HUD Code”)

All units shall (1) be built to HUD Code as defined in 24 CFR 3280 & 3282.

All units shall (2) bear the HUD label prior to shipment, and shall (3) meet any solicitation-specific HUD defined ratings for Wind Zone, Thermal Zone, and

Roof Load.

2.0. Compliance With International Building Code (IBC)

2.1 International Building

Code (IBC)

Each unit shall (4) include full house wrap meeting the standards set forth in the 2009 International Building Code, Section 1403.2 Weather Protection.

3.0. Compliance With Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)

3.1. Uniform Federal

Accessibility Standards

(UFAS)

All units designated as “UFAS” or “Accessible” shall (5) be fully compliant with applicable UFAS requirements and this document. UFAS “reminders” included throughout these requirements are used to highlight certain standards, but are not all-inclusive, and the contractor shall (6) be responsible for ensuring full compliance with applicable UFAS requirements. Units designated as UFAS shall(6a) meet the Final Guidelines for Emergency Transportable Housing(36

CFR Part 1191)

FEMA has provided a DRAFT version of a HUD developed guide/manual titled “Design Details for Accessible Disaster Relief Housing.”(Section J:

Attachment 11).This guide/manual provides supplemental information for this solicitation for UFAS compliance. While this draft guide provides design suggestions and is provided to assist with the understanding of the UFAS requirements, the guide/manual does not supersede any of the UFAS requirements which are defined in regulation. In addition, the guide/manual does not supersede the Rugged Based Performance Requirements (Version BA)

, the Statement of Work(SOW) or any other part of this solicitation.

4.0. Zoning Requirements

4.1. “FEMA Northern Units” Manufactured Housing Design Criteria shall (7) be in Accordance with

24 CFR 3280.506 Thermal Zone 3 ( a U-Value for Zone 3)

4.1.1. Thermal Identification shall (8) have a Painted Blue Draw Bar

4.2. FEMA “Southern Units” Manufactured Housing Design Criteria shall (9) be in Accordance with

24 CFR 3280.506 for Thermal Zone 2 ( U-Value for Zone 2)

4.2.1. Thermal Identification shall (10) have a Painted Red Draw Bar

4.3. FEMA “CONUS” unit shall(11) be able to be deployable in Contiguous United States.

Contiguous United States: refers to the 48 adjoining U.S. states on the continent of North America, including the District of Columbia.

4.3.1. Thermal Identification shall (12) have a painted Green Draw Bar

4.4 “FEMA Units” (all) Manufactured Housing Design Criteria shall (13) be in Accordance with 24 CFR

3280.305(c) Structural design requirements - Wind, snow and roof loads for Wind Zone III.

4.5 “FEMA Units” (all expect Southern units), Manufactured Housing Design Criteria shall (14) be in

Accordance with 24 CFR 3280.305(c) Structural design requirements – roof load Northern Zone

Zone Requirements Table

FEMA Northern FEMA Southern

Continental(C

ONUS) USA

unit

Thermal Zone U/O U/O Zone III U/O Zone II U/O Zone all

Wind Zone Zone III Zone III Zone III

Roof Load Northern Zone Southern Zone Northern Zone

5.0. Size and Configurations

3-Bedroom 2-Bedroom Std. 1 Bedroom -

Unit

Express (1

Bedroom) -Unit

5.1. Exterior Length Final dimensions

shall(15) be proposed by manufacturer, but not to exceed sixty feet(60’)(box length)

Final dimensions shall(16) be proposed by the contractor

Final dimensions shall(17) be proposed by the contractor

Final dimensions shall(18) be proposed by the contractor, but not less than forty four (44) feet and not to exceed forty eight( 48’) feet (Box length)

5.2. Exterior

Width

Final Dimensions shall(19) not exceed fourteen feet (14’) (box width)

Final dimensions shall(20) be proposed by contractor, but not to exceed fourteen feet

(14’)(box width)

Final dimensions shall(21) be proposed by the contractor, but not to exceed fourteen feet (14’)(box width)

*Final dimensions shall(22) be proposed by the contractor, but not be less than eight

(8’) and not to exceed eight feet and one half

(8.6’) (transport width). Slide out portions of the

MHU are not acceptable

5.3. Area Acceptable

manufactured home size (Area) for the 3-

Bedroom units shall(23) be a maximum of eight-hundred forty square feet

(840 sq. ft.)

Acceptable manufactured home size (Area) for the 2-

Bedroom units shall(24) be a maximum of seven-hundred forty square feet (740 sq. ft.)

Acceptable – manufactured home size for the

1- Bedroom units shall(25) be a maximum of five-hundred seventy-five square feet

(575 sq. ft.)

Acceptable manufactured home size (area) for the express unit shall(26) be between a minimum of three hundred and fifty two square feet

(352 sq. ft.) and a maximum of four hundred and eight square feet (408

sq. ft.)(Refer to

5.4)

5.4 Express unit (1

bedroom )

FEMA understands that the requirements for all manufactured homes as presented in the FEMA Rugged Base Requirements may exceed the physical space requirements as determined by the specific measurements of the Express Unit. However, It shall meet the “HUD” Code and regulations. FEMA requires that there is a Standard (Non-UFAS) and UFAS variant of the Express Unit. Whenever it is not feasible to meet a certain requirement, FEMA allows the Offerors to submit an alternative to meet the specific requirement (Refer to Section L)

Express units shall (26a) be transportable without permits. The maximum height of the units shall (26b) be 13’ 6”.

5.5

Building Area

Definition

FEMA will calculate the manufactured home square footage, and dimensions will be calculated using the definitions provided in 24 CFR § 3280.2, definitions of length and width.

For example a box with exterior dimension of ten feet (10’) long, (measured exterior corner to exterior corner) along one side, and an exterior dimension of five feet (5’) long (measured exterior corner to exterior corner) along the other exterior side, will have a calculated area of fifty square feet (50 sq. ft.).

6.0. Living Room

6.1. Furnishing Each unit shall (27) have a designated, usable living room area.

Each living room area shall(28) be furnished with one (1) sofa (For Express units, a

Loveseat will meet the requirement”), one (1) armchair (constructed of non-permeable material such as wood, without fabric covering), one (1) coffee table, and one (1) end table. All furnishing shall (29) be standard sizes and commercially available.

All furniture shall (30) be assembled with all packing material removed from the manufactured home. Furniture shall (31) be packed in a manner so that it is not damaged during multiple transportations and/or in the unpacking process.

Quality furniture requires good construction (i.e., free of defects) and the sofa shall

(32) be soft, comfortable (provide comfort or physical relief, free of causing affliction or pain to the occupant), safe, be free of sharp, abrasive surfaces, edges and durable for up to five (5) years in storage and/or eighteen (18) months during occupancy.

All fabric or material used shall (33) sustain rough and tumble usage. Fabric or material shall (34) meet the federal flammability standards.

All fabric or material shall(35) have stain resistance protection and sustain rough and tumble usage

6.2. Telephone and

cable Television

Outlets

Cable Television Jack: Each unit shall (36) have a pre-wired television jack installed in the living room. The cable jack shall(37) be wired to a designated junction box for easy connection by a service provider.

Telephone Jack: Each unit shall (38) have a pre-wired telephone jack installed in the living room. The telephone jack shall (39) be wired for two lines or a telephone jack with double outlets. The telephone jack shall(40) be wired to a designated junction box for easy connection by a service provider.

Cable and television jacks shall (41) be placed so that when the wires are plugged in it does not interfere with the usability of the unit and any safety issues such as trip hazards are avoided. At the same time, the jacks shall(42) be placed in a matter that furniture does not have to be moved to access the cable, and telephone jacks.

7.0. Kitchen/ Dining Room

7.1. Furnishing Each unit shall (43) have a designated safe and usable kitchen/dining room area.

The dining room area shall (44) be furnished with dinette table. The table shall (45) accommodate all chairs listed for the table size below without any extensions or folding portions of the table having to be open (table sizes are listed as the minimum acceptable size.)

Furnishing designated for the dining area shall (46) not have any porous fabric material. Furniture for the dining area shall (47) be composed of wood.

All dining room area furniture shall (48) be assembled with all packing material removed from the manufactured home.

All dining room area furniture shall (49) be secured in a manner so that it is not damaged during multiple transportations or in the unpacking process.

All furniture construction should adhere to the national standards of the appropriate furniture industry

Minimum requirement for dining table by unit type

3-Bedroom manufactured home requirement

2-Bedroom manufactured home requirement

1-Bedroom manufactured home

Express Unit manufactured home

Furniture shall (50) be one (1) table, sized approx. 3’ x 6’6”, with six (6) chairs to accommodate six (6) adults

Note: All chairs shall be the same size and matched

Furniture shall

(51) be one (1) table, sized approx. 3’ x 5’, with four (4) chairs to accommodate four

(4) adults

Note: All chairs shall be the same size and matched

Furniture shall

(52) be one (1) table, sized approx. 3’ x

5’, with four (4) chairs to accommodate four (4) adults

Note: All chairs shall be the same size and matched

Furniture shall (53) be one (1) table, approx. sized 3’ x

5’, with four (4) chairs to accommodate four

(4) adults

Note: All chairs shall be the same size and matched

7.2. Cabinetry The manufacturer shall(54) provide and install upper and lower cabinets that shall(55) be equal to or better than Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association(KCMA) certified cabinets. The contractor have the option to perform self-certification (The contractor shall indicate in the Attachment 3 how the cabinets chosen or built will perform equal or better than the KCMA certified cabinets)

The minimum acceptable linear feet length for the upper (wall) cabinet shall(56) be 3 feet

The Contractor shall(57)explore the option of adding additional upper (wall) cabinets, additional upper cabinets are desirable.

The minimum acceptable linear feet length for the lower cabinet shall(58)be 3 feet An acceptable lower cabinet shall(59) have a single drawer and door.

To be considered as an acceptable, access to the cabinets and counter top shall not be blocked by other appliances and shall be usable.

The Contractor shall(60) explore the option of adding additional lower cabinets, additional lower cabinets are desirable.

The upper and lower cabinets shall (61) have fixed shelving.

All cabinets shall (62) be constructed/installed with a finish compatible with the interior decor.

A base cabinet which supports the kitchen sink does not meet the requirement for the base kitchen cabinet.

Kitchen design should consider the risk and reduce the probability of accidental ignition of cabinets adjacent to cooking ranges

7.3. Kitchen Counter

Tops

The Contractor shall(63) install post formed laminated counter top(the counter top formed from a single piece of laminate that's shaped into a backsplash at the rear and a rounded drip edge in front) or shall(64) be an industry standard countertop with a back splash property sealed and water resistant to last for both, storage (nominal 5 years) and use(1-2 years).

To be considered as an acceptable, access to the cabinets and counter top shall not be blocked by other appliances and shall be usable.

The minimum size of the backsplash height shall(65) be 4 inches above the finished surface of the counter top.

Figure: Example of a post formed laminated countertop

All units shall(66) include a minimum of thirty-six inches (36”) of continuous counter top space in the kitchen supported by a base cabinet that has a single drawer and two doors.

Kitchen space shall(67) accommodate food preparation.

Access to counter top shall(68) be unobstructed.

All surfaces subject to food preparation shall(69) be washable, without open joints or comprised of materials that cannot be sanitized and/or are not suited for long term use.

7.4. Kitchen Sink Each home shall(70) have a completely installed, self-rimming, double bowl, stainless steel sink with a faucet that has one (1) spray nozzle with at least twenty- four inch

(24”) extension when extended. Each sink bowl shall(71) be fitted with a metal strainer basket assembly and an appropriately sized strainer basket.

Kitchen sink shall(72) be a minimum of:

33"L x 22"H

Basin depth: 8"

Double equal basins

Note: For express units a standard size commercially available single basin Kitchen sink will meet the requirement.

Hot water and drain pipes shall(73) be insulated to protect against contact unless they are contained in a kitchen sink base cabinet.

Kitchen pipes and fixtures shall(74) have the adequate protection and insulation to avoid causing injuries whether the manufactured home is occupied or not.

Kitchen pipes and fixtures shall(75) have the adequate protection and insulation to avoid freezing.

There shall(76) be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under the kitchen sink.

Note: All faucet assemblies shall include secondary shutoff valves (one for each, the hot and the cold water supply)

7.5. Appliances The Contractor shall(77) ensure that all appliances are high-efficiency and Energy Star qualified (The US Department of Energy list of appliances with Energy Star ratings).

The Contractor shall(78) leave in place all labels that are affixed to the appliances and which designate that the appliances are high-efficiency and/or Energy Star qualified.

All appliances shall(79)be unpacked, installed and packing material shall (80) be removed from the manufactured home. All appliances shall (81) be secured in a manner so that it is not damaged during multiple transportations or interfere when the unit is occupied. Items used to secure appliance doors shall(82) be easily removed(i.e., Refrigerator Door ,Oven doors)

7.5.1. Range / Oven The contractor shall(83) install a thirty inch (30”) self-cleaning electric cooking range

/ oven. It shall(84) include four (4) burners, a thermostatically controlled lighted oven, and indicator lights that show that the burners are operating or are hot. Range / oven controls shall(85) be located so that the user does not have to reach across burners to use the range / oven. The oven shall(86) have insulation on all sides to prevent excessive heat exposure.

For express units: 24 in is acceptable, 30 in is preferred

For express units: 3 burners is acceptable, 4 burners is preferred.

The range / oven shall(87) be secured to the floor to ensure that it is not damaged during multiple transportations, affects the structure of the MHU, interfere when the unit is occupied, compromise safety of the occupants or becomes damaged or damage the MHU during transportation. The range/oven shall(88) be secured using a minimum of two brackets. The range / oven shall(89) be plugged into the receptacle

(receptacle for range is flush mounted in the wall behind range). Brackets used can include the typical angle bracket / gusset that supplied with a range / oven and an additional angle bracket / gusset.

The Offerors have the option to secure the range/oven to the floor using an alternative method as long it meets or exceeds the minimum requirement.

7.5.2. Power

Vented(Range)

Hood

A lighted, power-vented range hood shall(90) be installed (one-piece construction) unless a combination microwave / hood / fan / light is installed.

A separate sidewall vent (that is not part of a hood or microwave) is not acceptable.

Note: See Ventilation Section for fan exhaust requirements

7.5.3. Refrigerator Each unit shall(91) be equipped an 18 cubic feet (c.f.) or equivalent frost-free refrigerator with freezer. The refrigerator shall (92) be secured to the floor. Also, the refrigerator shall(93) be secured at least to one wall stud.

For the express unit 12 cubic feet (c.f.) refrigerator is acceptable, 18(c.f) preferred.

The refrigerator shall (94) be on its own receptacle and in a dedicated circuit.

The refrigerator shall (95) be located in the kitchen area inside of the MHU. The refrigerator shall (96) be located so that when the door swings open it does not impede access when approaching from the stove, sink, and food preparation area.

The refrigerator shall (97) not be plugged in at time of delivery to FEMA.

7.5.4. Microwave Oven Each unit shall(98) include a 1.2 c.f. microwave (minimum) with child lock unless this requirement is met through the use of a combination microwave / hood / fan / light.

Note: Refer to ventilation section for fan exhaust requirements

7.6. Laundry Area

Washer and

Dryer Hook-up

All Manufactured Homes shall(99) have a laundry area designated for the washer and dryer including the plumbing, electrical connections, and dryer vent.

The washer / dryer area shall(100) be designed to accommodate a standard size side by side washer/dryer (i.e., 27" wide, 36" high and 29 inches depth).

Note: For express units, the washer and dryer designated area has to be for side by side Washer and Dryer unless the Offeror can demonstrate that there is a significant commercial market that produces stackable washer/dryer combination that are UFAS/ADA compliant; however they can be (24” to 25” wide) units, under or not under the counter.

The Dryer vent shall(101) have an exhaust to the exterior so that when connecting the dryer duct, the dryer exhaust to the outside. The Dryer exhaust system shall(102) not terminate under the home.

The Washer and Dryer hookup shall(103) not require any modification to install a washer and/or dryer.

The manufactured home shall(104) not include a washer and dryer

8.0. Bedrooms

8.1. Furnishing All units shall (105) provide sleeping capacity to accommodate two persons in each bedroom.

On the floor plan the bedrooms shall (106) be designated as follows:

Master bedroom – Bedroom 1

Second bedroom – Bedroom 2

Third bedroom – Bedroom 3

Bedrooms shall (107) be designated by size with the smallest bedroom being designated with the highest number

Each bedroom shall (108) be furnished with the following:

Bed(s) for two persons (including mattress, box spring and metal bed frame) defined as one of the following:

o Master Bedroom – One standard full size bed (54” x 75”);

o Second Bedroom – One standard full size bed (54” x 75”);

o Third Bedroom – Two XL twin size mattresses (each 39” x 80”) placed on a free standing bunk bed frame, and not built into the manufactured housing unit

One five-drawer dresser (minimum 48” H x 33” W x 18” D)

One nightstand or equivalent

In Bedrooms 1 and 2:

One of the short sides of the bed shall (109) be designated as the head of the bed, and that short side shall (110) be placed against a wall

Of the three remaining sides, two shall (111) have a minimum of twelve inches (12”) between the bed and the nearest wall

The final side of the bed shall (112) have open access of at least twenty-four inches (24”) from the nearest wall

In Bedroom 3:

One of the short sides of the bed shall (113) be designated as the head of the bed and that short side shall (114) be placed against a wall

One long side shall (115) be placed against a wall located perpendicular to the wall where the head of the bed is located

There shall (116) be a minimum of twelve inches (12”) between the non-head, short edge of the bed and the nearest wall

The final long side of the bunk bed shall (117) be open to the room

8.2. Closets Each bedroom shall (118) have an enclosed closet space (enclosed by a door(s)), with a minimum interior length of thirty-two inches (32”), equipped with a shelf and rod running the length of the closet and supported on both ends, and fully compliant with

24 CFR 3280 (“HUD Code”).

8.3. Telephone and

Cable Television

Outlets

Telephone Outlet (“Jack”): Each unit shall (119) have a pre-wired telephone jack installed in each bedroom. The Telephone Jack shall (120) be wired for two lines or be a telephone jack with double outlets.

Cable Television Outlet (“Jack”): Each unit shall (121) have a pre-wired television jack installed in each bedroom.

The telephone and cable jack shall (122) be wired to a designated junction box for easy connection by a service provider.

Cable and television jacks shall (123) be placed so that when the wires are plugged in it does not interfere with the usability of the unit and any safety issues such as trip hazards are avoided.

At the same time, the jacks shall (124) be placed in a matter that furniture does not have to be moved to access the cable, and telephone jacks.

9.0. Bathroom

9.1 Full Bathroom

(Non-UFAS)

The contractor shall(125) design and install a full bathroom in all non-UFAS units that meet the following requirements (From 9.1 to 9.1.6) and be only accessible from the common area and not from an individual bedroom.

9.1.1 Shower and Tub The contractor shall (126)equip all standard (non-UFAS) manufactured homes with thirty inches by sixty inches (30” x 60”) shower / tub with a non-skid surface.

For express units: A 36” x 36” UFAS compliant shower will meet the requirement for Standard and UFAS units.

The shower / tub shall(127) be installed in accordance with the shower / tub manufacturer’s instructions, and be leveled so that water drains completely.

Contractor shall (128) install UFAS compliant grabs bar in shower / tub area of all manufactured homes.

The manufactured home shall (129) include an installed shower/curtain rod

Note: UFAS compliant grab bars are required for all units(UFAS/NON UFAS)

9.1.2. Commode The manufacturer shall (130) equip the bathroom with a round or elongated bowl. The commode shall (131) be two piece (tank and bowl are separate) and be a standard height (approx.14-15”) , when measured above the floor.

The manufacturer shall (132) install UFAS compliant grabs bar in the commode area of all manufactured homes. Manufacturers do not need to include UFAS compliant grab bars in the additional ¾ bathroom in 3 Bedroom units in either

UFAS or NON-UFAS models. (See 9.2)

Note: UFAS compliant grab bars are required for all units(UFAS/NON UFAS)

9.1.3. Bathroom Sink The manufacturer shall (133) equip the manufactured home with a wall mounted sink.

The sink shall (134) include a properly plumbed faucet.

9.1.4. Bathroom

Medicine

Cabinet

The bathroom shall (135) include commercially available surface mounted medicine cabinet. The dimensions of the medicine cabinet shall (136) be roughly 15 ¼ inches by

30 inches. The medicine cabinet shall (137) be installed above the sink. The medicine cabinet shall (138) have a mirrored door. A Common practice is that the top of the cabinet box (not the door trim) should be approx. 72 inches off the floor.

9.1.5 Bathroom

Lighting

The bathroom lighting shall (139) be ceiling mounted, be wall-switch controlled, have dual bulb sockets, have non-breakable shades, and have two(2) compact fluorescent light (CFL) or Lighting emitting Diode (LED) bulb equivalent to sixty (60) watt bulb

(120W Total), each, installed. No glass is permitted except for the bulb itself.

In addition, there shall(140) be light specific to the medicine cabinet and sink.

This lighting shall(141) be supplied either by a light fixture placed over the vanity or a light fixture placed in the ceiling above the medicine cabinet/sink.

9.1.6 Bathroom

Accessories

Other bathroom accessories (including wall mounted toilet paper roll holder and 24 inch towel rack) shall (142) be installed.

All faucet assemblies in the home shall (143) include secondary shutoff valves (one for each, the hot and cold water supply).

The bathroom shall (144) have an exhaust ceiling fan controlled by its own switch.

(Refer to Ventilation Section for exhaust fan requirements)

9.2 Additional

Three-Quarter

(¾) Bathroom

3 bedroom units only

The ¾ bathroom shall(145) include all items listed in the full bathroom numbers 9.1.2 through 9.1.6

The ¾ bathroom shall(146) not have item number 9.1.1 (Shower and Tub). Instead, the contractor shall(147) install a shower. The shower shall(148) have a minimum base of 36” x 36” (threshold). The base of the shower shall (149) be rectangular or squared in shape, and be commercially available (no custom made items).

*In a UFAS three (3) bedroom unit, only the full bath is required to be UFAS compliant and grab bar equipped.

Note: Threshold means the minimum acceptance

Shower Size Requirements

Shower Size Threshold (Minimum

Acceptable)

Shower Size Objective

Shower size threshold thirty six inches by

Thirty Six inches (36” x 36”)

Shower base where one or both of the dimensions are greater than the threshold

10.0. Unit Hallways

10.1. Hallway Width All hallways shall(150) be a minimum of thirty-six inches (36”) wide.

Designers and builders shall (151) minimize the overlap of door swings.

11.0. Electrical

11.1 Electrical System Electrical systems shall (152) be in compliance with the National Electrical Code, 24

CFR 3280, and be able to supply sufficient and adequate power to the entire MHU without having breakers tripped and/or fire hazard.

All exposed non-current carrying metals parts that may become energized shall (153) be bonded to the grounding terminal or enclosure of the distribution panel board.

All units shall (154) be ready for hook up to municipal electric service

The unit electrical service shall (155) consist of a 120 / 240 volts 4-wire panel board, complete with master and branch circuit breakers.

The distribution panel board shall (156) be flush mounted inside the manufactured home in the rear bedroom on the right side of the bedroom (when facing the tongue).

The panel board shall (157) be of a dead front, safety type, equipped with thermal magnetic molded case circuit breakers of the quick break type having trip indicators and common trip on all multiple breakers. A circuit directory shall (158) be permanently affixed to the inside of the circuit breaker access door. All circuits shall

(159) be clearly and legibly identified.

The acceptable amperage shall (160) be as defined below.

3-bedroom 2-bedroom One

Bedroom

Express Unit 1

Bedroom

Electrical

System –

AMPS

200 A 150 A (minimum) 200 A

(maximum)

150A(mini mum) 200A

(maximum)

100 A

(minimum)200

A (maximum)

Electrical

System –

Volts

120 / 240 V 120 / 240 V 120/240V 120 / 240 V

11.2 Water Heater

Specific

Requirements

The contractor shall (161) place the water heater on a dedicated circuit. This circuit shall (162) be clearly marked and the circuit shall (163) be taped in the off position.

The tape shall (164) be labeled: “Water Heater: Do not turn on until water service operational and tank is filled.”

11.3. Interior Lighting All interior lighting fixtures (except for the water heater compartment) shall (165) be ceiling mounted, be wall-switched controlled, have dual bulb sockets, , have non-breakable shades, and have two(2) compact fluorescent light (CFL) or Lighting emitting Diode (LED) bulb equivalent to sixty (60) watt bulb (120W total), each, installed.

Lighting fixtures shall (166) be provided in the living room, kitchen, all bedrooms, bathroom, hallways, and dining area.

No glass is permitted except for the bulb itself

11.4. Service Entrance

Junction Box

Each home shall (167) be equipped with a hinged, metal service entrance junction box mounted to a floor joist between the I-beam and the sidewall in such a manner that the distance from the bottom side of the junction box to the floor joist is no more than eight inches (8").

The junction box shall (168) be mounted at a sufficient distance from the outer edge and beneath the unit to prevent rainwater penetration (A special rain shield shall not be installed). In addition, the junction box shall (169) be located within ten feet (10’) of the right rear (when facing the tongue) of the manufactured home.

The junction box shall (170) be rated NEMA 3 at a minimum and the size of the junction box shall(171) be a minimum of 12inx12inx4in. The junction box selection shall(172)consider all the various angles so that the power cables can be pulled toward the box to get the lug nuts.

The service entrance box shall(173) be connected to the circuit breaker panel using seal tight electrical conduit.

The fittings in the junction box shall (174) be appropriate for copper that may be used to connect the junction box to the electrical service.

The inlet shall (175) be functional, accessible and does not obstruct access to and/or from the door.

The conductors shall (176) be continuously and appropriately color-coded or coded using colored tape wrapped around both ends of the conductors for a minimum of three inches (3"). Paint is not acceptable for coding wires.

The contractor shall (177) not use aluminum wire to connect the service entrance box to the circuit breaker panel. The contractor shall (178) ensure that the wire used to connect the breaker panel to the service entrance box meets the minimum electrical code(NEC) and/or minimum for the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States and

District of Columbia (whichever is the most stringent)

11.5. Service Junction

Box for Telephone and Cable

Each manufactured home shall (179) be equipped with a telephone and cable inlet.

The junction box shall (180) be mounted at a sufficient distance from the outer edge and beneath the unit to prevent rainwater penetration (Note: A special rain shield shall not be installed.) In addition, the junction box for telephone and cable shall (181) be located within four feet (4’) of the right rear (when facing the tongue) of the manufactured home.

12.0. Plumbing

12.1. Plumbing System The manufactured home shall(182) have at three-quarters inch (3/4”) main water supply inlet pipe and shall (183) be equipped with a metal, three-quarters inch (3/4”) master shutoff gate valve

The manufactured home shall (184) be equipped with a frost free hose bib.

The main water supply pipe shall (185) be comprised of three-quarters inch (3/4”) chlorinated polyvinyl chlorine (CPVC) or Cross-linked polyethylene(PEX) and extend from the water heater compartment to a point not more than six inches (6”) below the bottom board of the home.

Shall 186 is reserved for future use

Water lines shall (187) comply with HUD code.

The bathroom and washer / dryer area shall (188) be located within the same area of the home.

The contractor shall (189) provide access panels in the walls at all points where plumbing joints exist. The access panels shall (190) match the wall color and finish.

An individual shutoff valve shall (191) be provided at each installed plumbing fixture except for the tub / shower.

All units shall (192) be ready to connect to municipal water or local water well.

Water piping shall (193) be tested appropriately for the type of piping used. When the manufactured home is delivered to FEMA the entire water system shall (194) be dry without any water in it.

Note: Secondary shut off valves are required

12.2. Drainage System All fixtures shall (195) be provided with an adequate drainage system, each fixture connecting to a main sewer line. The main sewer line which shall (196) run below the floor and above the bottom board to the place of exit in the rear of the axles.

The sewer line shall (197) exit the home not less than two feet (2’) but not more than three feet (3’) behind the rear axle.(It is expected that the manufacturer use a standard location among the different type of units to allow easier connectivity) The exit pipe shall (198) protrude at least six inches (6”), but not more than eight inches (8”), from the bottom board, shall (199) have a threaded end, and shall (200) be capped with a removable plastic cap and chain. The drainage system shall (201) be accessible without removing the wheels and/or axles during the installation and deactivation (un-installation) process.

The drainage system shall (202) meet HUD code

All water lines shall (203) be installed to a point above the flooring in such a manner that opening of the valves result in the complete drainage of the water lines. The drain valves shall (204) be brass.

All units shall (205) be ready to hook up to municipal sewage or an on-site septic system.

12.3. Water Heater /

Furnace

Compartment

The manufactured home contractor shall (206) provide interior access to the water heater. The interior access door shall (207) be appropriately sized and located as to allow easy replacement of the water heater.

The water heater compartment shall (208) be labeled as a “water heater compartment.”

The label shall (209) include an admonition that states “No additional items should be stored in the compartment.”

The compartment shall (210) have a single or double light fixture and bulb to allow for maintenance. The light shall (211) be equipped with a light switch and shall (212) not have a pull string.

Access shall (213) be provided through a door that is keyed with a single master key.

The master key for access to the water heater compartment shall (214) be unique and not match any other key used for interior or exterior locks providing access to the manufactured home unless specifically designated.

See requirement for “Water Heater Compartment Standard Key.”

The manufacturer shall (215) ensure that there is adequate warm air from the interior of the manufactured home into the water heater compartment so that the water heater compartment is maintained at a temperature high enough that water stored in the water heater or flowing through the compartment piping does not freeze.

There shall (216) not be an exterior door that provides access to the water heater compartment.

If the manufactured home is equipped with a split HVAC system, then the air handler and the furnace portion of the HVAC shall (217) be placed in the water heater / furnace compartment.

12.4. Water Heater A 40-gallon electric dual element quick recovery water heater or equivalent (similar performance characteristics) shall (218) be installed. The water heater shall (219) be complete with a pressure relief valve, corrosion resistant drain pan, and a metal tank drain valve. The valves and drain pan shall (220) be separately piped four inches (4”) to six inches (6”) below the bottom board of the home and shall (221) be at least five inches (5”) away from the water inlet pipe. The corrosion resistant water drip collection pan, relief valve, and corrosion resistant drain pan shall (222) be separately piped to the exterior. Piping shall (223) be installed at the factory. Relief valve shall

(224) be placed to exterior but pointed down with downward directed outlet to ground.

The manufacturer shall include a label, sticker or/a placard that indicates what type of piping has been used in the unit. The label shall include size, material, and special instructions to winterize the unit. Also, the label, sticker and/or placard shall indicate an appropriate and safe method to winterize and un-winterize the unit.

12.5. Plumbing

Controls and

Faucet

Assemblies

All faucet assemblies in the home shall (225) include secondary shutoff valves (one for each the hot and cold water supply). A secondary shutoff valve is not required for the tub/shower assembly. The secondary shutoff shall (226) be located in close proximity to the faucet assembly (i.e., under the sink). A secondary shutoff valve is not required for the tub/shower assembly.

13.0. Attic

13.1. Radiant Barrier The contractor shall (227) install a reflective insulation system in the attic with either a radiant barrier or reflective insulation product as a component. A radiant barrier is made of highly reflective material and may be reinforced with a middle fabric layer making it puncture and tear resistant.

Radiant barrier insulation shall (228) be energy star compliant: ninety-five to ninety-seven percent (95-97%) of the radiant heat will reflect back to its source when installed properly. Radiant reflective paint [Interior Radiation Control Coatings (IRCC)] is not acceptable.

Standard Specifications for Sheet Radiant Barriers for Building Construction

Applications ASTM C1313

ASTM Test Method E84 "Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of

Building Materials"

14.0. Structural System

14.1. Transportation

System and

Main Frame

The main frame of the unit shall (229) be a twelve inch (12”) steel I-beam. The contractor shall (230) provide and install two (2) additional I-beams of the same material and composition as the main frame shall (231) extend a minimum of eighteen inches (18”) on each side of the axle group, with each additional I-beam measuring fourteen feet (14’0”) minimum in length.

The additional I-beams shall (232) be installed in accordance with DAPIA approved designs and centered over the axle area in such a manner that the main frame I-Beam is doubled forward and aft through the axle area. The frame shall (233) be secured to the floor joist system and the frame alignment shall (234) be maintained by installing appropriate steel fasteners and lag bolts at every floor joist.

The contractor shall (235) provide documentation that the manufactured home complies with 24 CFR 3280.903.

14.2. Outriggers The contractor shall (236) provide and install industry standard tapered outriggers

(minimum twelve gauge), preformed C- or Z-type, and twelve (12) gauge outriggers having a base of nine inches (9”) nominal. Outriggers shall (237) be installed the entire length of the home at forty-eight inch (48”) on center (o.c.). The outriggers shall (238) be mounted to the main frame I-Beam by DAPIA approved on both sides. The outriggers shall (239) terminate flush with the perimeter floor joist and be secured at this point with a lag bolt. Additional outriggers shall (240) be provided and installed at each location where a shackle (spring hanger) is mounted to the main frame I-Beam.

Tolerances shall (241) be in compliance with the DAPIA approved designs and specifications.

14.3. Front/Rear

Cross-Members

The contractor shall (242) provide and install front and rear cross-members (aprons).

Each cross-member shall (243) be the width of the unit and constructed of a minimum twelve inch (12”) I-Beam. Each cross-member shall (244) be fastened to the front and rear perimeter floor joists, respectively, with a minimum of six (6) lag bolts evenly spaced from corner to corner along the length of the cross-member.

14.4. Cross-Members The contractor shall (245) provide and install cross-members. The cross-members shall

(246) be installed the entire length of the home, located between the two main frame I-

Beams, be forty-eight inches (48”) on center, and in accordance with the DAPIA approved designs and specifications.

14.5. Connections All lag bolts shall (247) be at least five-sixteenths of an inch by three inches (5/16” x

3”; acceptable alternative is 9 mm x 76 mm) and be fully threaded. At least one lag bolt shall (248) be used to connect each outrigger to the perimeter joist and at least one lag bolt shall (249) be used to connect the 1” x 1 1/2” x 12 gauge clip that is welded to each main I-beam and connected to each floor joist at sixteen inches (16”) on center.

14.6. Coatings All exposed surfaces of the entire frame shall (250) be completely coated after welding. This coating shall (251) be waterproof. The serial number shall (252) be painted with rust resistant contrasting color paint, 2 inches (2”) tall.

14.7. Floor Joists The floor joists shall (253) be two inches by eight inches (2” x 8”) nominal and run transverse to the length of the unit. Floor joists shall (254) be spaced sixteen inches

(16”) on center and splicing of the floor joists is not acceptable. A two inches by eight inches (2” x 8”) nominal rim member shall (255) be installed to enclose the floor perimeter. The floor joists shall (256) be SPF # 2 or better or equivalent.

Note: Alternatives methods used shall be approved by the…