Attachment_3_FEMA_Rugged_Base_Performance_Requirements_Matrix.pdf

HSFE70-14-R-0005

Attachment 3

FEMA Rugged Base Performance Requirement Matrix

5/1/2014

Attachment 3 : FEMA Rugged Base Performance Requirement Matrix 2

Summary and Overview 4 In the FEMA Rugged Base Performance Requirements (Section J: Attachment 3) there are series of numbered shall’s (“shall (#)”). For each 5 numbered shall (“shall (#)”)., the contractor will have to fill and submit the FEMA Rugged Base Requirements Matrix(Section J :Attachment: 3) to 6 demonstrate compliance. 7

The final version of the FEMA Rugged Base Requirement Matrix shall be submitted as required in Section M and shall indicate to what version of 9

FEMA Rugged Base Requirements the Offeror is providing responses. 10

Every other shall in the solicitation or in this document will have to be met, however only the numbered shall’s (“shall (#)”) will be in the Rugged 11

Base Requirements Matrix (Section J :Attachment: 3). 12

Instructions: 14

Column 1 Column 2 Column3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6

Section

Number and Title

FEMA Requirement:

(“shall (#)”).

FEMA Requirement compliance

Description Location FEMA acceptance

Column 1: Section number and title 15

The “Section” Colum indicates the section number and title of a requirement in the Rugged Base FEMA requirements (Section J : Attachment 2) 16

Column 2: FEMA requirements 17

The “FEMA Requirement” would have to be filled out with the numbered Requirements from the Rugged Base Requirements (Section J: Attachment 2) 18

Column 3: FEMA Requirement compliance 19

The manufacturer is required to state for each FEMA requirement in Column number 2 if the manufacturer met the requirement (Yes/No/ N/A) 20

Column 4: Description 21

The manufacturer is required to provide a description to demonstrate of the FEMA Requirement ( shalls). This should not be restating the requirements (shalls), 22 but if not a detailed explanation and/or description on show the vendor Met/ Not met or N/A 23

Column 5: Location 24

The manufacturer has to indicate where in the Proposal the manufacturer shows compliance and/or demonstrate what is stated in the description. The manufacturer 25 shall provide as much details as possible to ensure that it provide adequate information to the evaluators. 26

Column 6: FEMA Acceptance 27

FEMA indicate if the vendor met the requirement 28

Example: NOTIONAL DATA, Just to provide guidance 29

Section

Number and Title

FEMA

Requirement:

(“shall (#)”).

FEMA Requirement compliance

YES/NO/N/A

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)

3 bedroom YES Each Unit will include a

1.4 c.f. microwave with a child lock .

Refer to Spec Sheet in

Tab “X” and Page “X” of the proposal that shows that each unit will include a 1.4 c.f microwave.

YES

2 bedroom YES Each Unit will include a

1.4 c.f. microwave with a child lock

Refer to Spec Sheet in

Tab “X” and Page “X” of the proposal that shows that each unit will include a 1.4 c.f microwave.

YES

1 bedroom YES Each Unit will include a

1.0 c.f. microwave with a child lock

Refer to Spec Sheet in

Tab “X” and Page “X” of the proposal that shows that each unit will include a 1.4 c.f microwave.

YES

Express bedroom

YES Each Unit will include a

1.4 c.f. microwave with a child lock

Refer to Spec Sheet in

Tab “X” and Page “X” of the proposal that shows that each unit will include a 1.4 c.f microwave.

YES

FEMA REQUIREMENT MATRIX

Section

FEMA Requirement:

(“shall (#)”).

FEMA

Requirement compliance

Requirement met

Yes , No or

N/A

1.0. Compliance With 24 CFR 3280

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C o m p li a n ce w it h

C

F R a .k

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H

U D

C o d e”

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

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

All units shall (2) bear the HUD label prior to shipment, …

1 bedroom

Express unit

Shall (3) meet any solicitation-specific HUD defined ratings for Wind Zone, Thermal Zone, and Roof Load.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

2.0 Compliance with International Building Code

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In te rn at io n al

B u ild in g C o d e

(I

C

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 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

3.0 Compliance with Uniform Accessibility Standards(UFAS)

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U n if o rm F ed er al

A cc e ss ib ili ty S ta n d ar d s

(U

FA

S)

All units designated as “UFAS” or “Accessible” shall (5) be fully compliant with

UFAS and this document. UFAS “reminders” included throughout these requirements are used to highlight certain standards, but are not all-inclusive,…

1 bedroom

Express unit

…the contractor shall (6) be responsible for ensuring full compliance with applicable UFAS requirements.

1 bedroom

4.0 Zoning Requirements

“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)

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

Thermal Identification shall (8) have a Painted Blue Draw Bar 3 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

.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)…

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

Thermal Identification shall (10) have a Painted Red Draw Bar 3 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

.3

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

States.

1 bedroom

Express unit

Thermal Identification shall (12) have a painted Green Draw Bar 3 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

.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.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

.5

“FEMA Units” (all) Manufactured Housing Design Criteria shall (14) be in

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

Northern Zone

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

5..0 Size and Configuration

E x te ri o r

L en g th

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

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

Final dimensions shall (16) be proposed by contractor 3 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

1 bed Final dimensions shall (17) be proposed by contractor 3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

Final dimensions shall (18) be proposed by contractor, but not less than forty four

(44) feet and not to exceed forty eight( 48’) feet (Box length)

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

.2

E x te ri o r

W id

3 bed -Final Dimensions shall (19) not exceed fourteen feet (14’) (box width) 3 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

2 bed Final dimensions shall (20) be proposed by contractor, but not to exceed fourteen feet (14’)(box width)

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

Express: 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 (8.5’) (transport width) Slide out portions of the MHU are not acceptable

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

.3

A re a

Acceptable manufactured home size (Area) for the 3-Bedroom units shall (23) be a maximum of eight-hundred forty square feet (840 sq. ft.)

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

Acceptable manufactured home size (Area) for the 2-Bedroom units shall (24) be a maximum of seven-hundred forty square feet (740 sq. ft.)

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Acceptable – manufactured home size for the 1- Bedroom units shall (25) be a 3 bedroom maximum of five-hundred seventy-five square feet (575 sq. ft.) 2 bedroom

Express unit

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)

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

6.0 Living Room

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F u rn is h in

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

1 bedroom

Express unit

Each living room area shall (28) be furnished with one (1) sofa (double/full size mattress with dimensions approximately 54” x 75”), one (1) armchair

(constructed of non-permeable material such as wood, without fabric covering), one (1) coffee table, and one (1) end table.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

All furnishing shall (29) be standard sizes and commercially available.

1 bedroom

Express unit

All furniture shall (30) be assembled with all packing material removed from the manufactured home.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

Furniture shall (31) be packed in a manner so that it is not damaged during multiple transportations and/or in the unpacking process.

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

1 bedroom

All fabric or material used shall (33) sustain rough and tumble usage. 3 bedroom

Express unit

Fabric or material shall (34) meet the federal flammability standards. 3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

T el ep h o n e a n d c a b le t el ev is io n o u tl et s

Cable Television Jack: Each unit shall (36) have a pre-wired television jack installed in the living room.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

The cable jack shall (37) be wired to a designated junction box for easy connection by a service provider.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

Telephone Jack: Each unit shall (38) have a pre-wired telephone jack installed in the living room.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

The telephone jack shall (39) be wired for two lines or a telephone jack with double outlets.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

The telephone jack shall (40) be wired to a designated junction box for easy connection by a service provider.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

7.0 Kitchen/ Dining Room

F u rn is h

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.

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.)

1 bedroom

Express unit

Furnishing designated for the dining area shall (46) not have any porous fabric material

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Furniture for the dining area shall (47) be composed of wood.

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

3 bed- 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

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

2- bed 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

1 bed- 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

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

Express- 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

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

.2

C a b in et ry

The manufacturer shall (54) provide and install upper and lower cabinets

1 bedroom

Express unit

Cabinets upper and lower 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

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

The minimum acceptable linear inch length for the upper (wall) cabinet shall (56) be thirty-six inches (36”).

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

1 bedroom

Express unit

The minimum acceptable linear inch length for the lower cabinet shall (58)be thirty-six inches (36”).

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

An acceptable lower cabinet shall (59) have a single drawer and two doors.

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

1 bedroom

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

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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K it ch en

C o u n te r

T o p s

The Manufacturer 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 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).

1 bedroom

The minimum size of the backsplash height shall (65) be 4 inches.

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.

1 bedroom

Kitchen space shall (67) accommodate food preparation.

1 bedroom

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

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

.4

K it ch e n S in k

Each home shall (70) have a completely installed, self-rimming, double bowl, stainless steel sink with one spray nozzle with at least twenty- four inch (24”) extension when extended.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

Kitchen sink shall (72) be a minimum of:

33"L x 22"H

Basin depth: 8"

Double equal basins

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

1 bedroom

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

.5

A p p li a n ce s

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

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.

1 bedroom

Express unit

All appliances shall (79) be unpacked, installed and packing material shall (80) be removed from the manufactured home.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

. 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.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

Items used to secure appliance doors shall (82) be easily removed(i.e., Refrigerator Door ,Oven doors)

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.1 R a n g e/

O v en

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

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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 unit during transportation.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

The range/oven shall (88) be secured using a minimum of two brackets. 3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.

1 bedroom

Express unit

P o w

V n g e

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

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.3 R ef ri g er a to r

Each unit shall (91) be equipped an 18 cubic feet (c.f.) or equivalent frost-free refrigerator with freezer

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

The refrigerator shall (92) be secured to the floor. Also, the refrigerator shall (93) be secured at least to one wall stud.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

The refrigerator shall (94) be on its own circuit.

1 bedroom

The refrigerator shall (95) be able to be opened from the inside. The refrigerator 3 bedroom 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.

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.4 M ic ro w a v e

O v en

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

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

.6

L au n d ry

A re a, W as h er a n d d ry er h o o k p

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 comes out from the wall

29 inches).

1 bedroom

Express unit

The Dryer vent shall (101) have an exhaust to the exterior so that when connecting the dryer duct, the dryer exhaust to the outside.

1 bedroom

Express unit

The Dryer exhaust system shall (102) not terminate under the home. 3 bedroom

2 bedroom

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

3 bedroom

The manufactured home shall (104) not include a washer and dryer 3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

8.0 Bedrooms

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F u rn is h

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

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

Master bedroom – Bedroom 1

Second bedroom – Bedroom 2

Third bedroom – Bedroom 3

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

1 bedroom

Express unit

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:

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

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

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

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

3 bedroom 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

1 bedroom

Express Unit

C lo se ts

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”).

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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T el ep h o n e a n d

C a b le

T el ev is io n o u tl et s 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.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

1 bedroom

Express unit

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, they jacks shall (124) be placed in a matter that furniture does not have to be moved to access the cable, 3 bedroom and telephone jacks.

9.0 Bathroom

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F ll th ro o m

(N o n

-U F

A S

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.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.1 S h o w er a n d

T b

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.

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

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

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.2 C o m m o

The manufacturer shall (130) equip the bathroom with a round or elongated bowl. 3 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

The commode shall (131) be two piece (Tank and bowl are separate) and be an standard height (approx.14-15”) .

1 bedroom

Express unit

The manufacturer shall (132) install UFAS compliant grabs bar in the commode area of all manufactured homes.

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.3 B a th ro m

S k

The manufacturer shall (133) equip the manufactured home with a wall mounted sink

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

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

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.4 B a th ro o m

M ed ic in e C a b et

The bathroom shall (135) include commercially available surface mounted medicine cabinet.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

The dimensions of the medicine cabinet shall (136) be roughly 15 ¼ inches by 30 inches.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

The medicine cabinet shall (137) be installed above the sink. 3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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)

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.5 B a th ro o m

L ig h ti

The bathroom lighting shall (139) 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. No glass is permitted except for the bulb itself.

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.

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.6 B a th ro o m

A cc es so ri es

Other bathroom accessories (including wall mounted toilet paper roll holder and

24 inch towel rack) shall (142) be provided.

1 bedroom

Express unit

All faucet assemblies in the home shall (143) include secondary shutoff valves

(one for each the hot and cold water supply).

1 bedroom

Express unit

The bathroom shall (144) have an exhaust ceiling fan 3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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A d d it io n a l

T h re e

Q u a rt er s(

/4

B a th ro ed ro o m u n it o ly

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

9.1.2 through 9.1.6

1 bedroom

Express unit

The ¾ bathroom shall (146) not have item numbers 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).

1 bedroom

Express unit

10.0 Unit Hallways

.1 H a ll w a y W id

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

1 bedroom

Express unit

Designers and builders shall (151) minimize the overlap of door swings. 3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

11.0 Electrical

E le ct ri ca l

S y st

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 whole MHU without having breakers tripped and/or fire hazard.

3 bedroom

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

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.

3 bedroom

2 bedroom

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

Amperage

3 bedroom: 200A

2 bedroom: 150 A(Min)

1 bedroom: 150A(Min)

Express Unit:100 A(min)

Volts:

120/240V

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The contractor shall (161) place the water heater on an individual 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

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All interior lighting fixtures 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. No glass is permitted except for the bulb itself.

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Lighting fixtures shall (166) be provided in the living room, kitchen, all bedrooms, bathroom, hallways, and dining area. No glass is permitted.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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 stringent) …

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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.

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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 valve (gate valve).

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The manufactured home shall (184) be equipped with a frost free faucet (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. The main water supply shall (186) be equipped with a metal, three-quarters inch (3/4”) master shutoff gate valve or ball valve.

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Distribution lines shall (187) comply with HUD code. When using CPVC and

PEX, then the piping material used may be run directly to the fixture.

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

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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 and finish.

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

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

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Note: 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.

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S y

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.

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The drainage system shall (201) be accessible without removing the wheels and/or axles during the installation and deactivation (un-installation) process.

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The drainage system shall (202) meet HUD code

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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.

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

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The manufactured home manufacturer 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.

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

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

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The compartment shall (210) have a 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.

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

The master key for access to the hot water 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 (e.g., fire sprinkler compartment). See requirement for “Water Heater Compartment Standard Key.”

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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.

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

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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.

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A 40-gallon electric dual element quick recovery water heater 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.

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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.

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Piping shall (223) be installed at the factory. 3 bedroom

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

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A ss em b li es

All faucet assemblies in the home shall (225) include secondary shutoff valves

(one for each the hot and cold water supply).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.

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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.

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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.

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The main frame of the unit shall (229) be a twelve inch (12”) steel I-beam 3 bedroom

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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The manufacturer 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

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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.

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Additional outriggers shall (240) be provided and installed at each location where a shackle (spring hanger) is mounted to the main frame I-Beam.

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

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C ro ss -M em b er s 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.

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M em b er s 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.

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1 4 . 5 C o n n e c t i o n s All lag bolts shall (247) be at least five-sixteenths of an inch by three inches 3 bedroom

(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.

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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.

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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 DAPIA prior submission.

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The floor decking shall (257) be composed of 3/4” (23/32”) minimum thickness material that meets the requirements set forth in 24 CFR 3280.308; panels with joists spacing index of 24 (long edges of the panel shall (258) be tongue and groove, and with sixteen inches (16”) on center floor joists). The decking should be placed perpendicular to the joist length.

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If plywood is used, plywood shall (259) be installed tongue and groove and secured in such a manner that the wood ends terminate on structural members for proper securing

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Floor shall (260) be designed and constructed to resist floor loads to which it may be exposed.

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Floor and ceiling cavities shall (261) be insulated with flame retardant insulation and shall (262) have a minimum R rating of nineteen(R-19) in accordance with

24 CFR 3280.506.

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Condensation control (vapor barriers) shall (263) be installed in accordance with section 24 CFR 3280.504.

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The interior height of the ceiling shall (264) be eight feet (8’). 3 bedroom

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The ceiling shall (265) have a nominal height between seven feet eleven inches

(7’ 11”) and eight feet one inch (8’ 1”).

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A minimum one inch by three inch (1” x 3”) bottom plate shall (266) be installed at all locations of interior walls

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All interior walls studs shall (267) be framed (studded) with minimum two inch by three inch (2” x 3”) nominal lumber spaced on 16” centers.

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Interior walls shall (268) be secured to a minimum two inch by three inch (2” x

3”) top plate

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All openings for interior doors and alcoves shall (269) be double framed with the same materials as the interior door studs and shall (270) have headers/framing member from the top of the door to the ceiling.

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Roof trusses shall (271) be installed the entire length of the home with a maximum of sixteen inch (16”) on centers (o.c.) and each shall (272) align with an exterior wall stud.

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The exterior walls shall (273) be connected to the roof trusses with a hurricane strap (also known as hurricane clip).

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The roof trusses shall (274) not be cut for the passage of any electrical, plumbing, and/or mechanical system.

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Exterior roof coverings shall (275) be secured to minimum three-eighths inch

(3/8”) structural rating sheathing. See Part 3280.305 (HUD Standard, Table of

Design Wind Pressures, Footnote 7).

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The exterior wall framing (studs) shall (276) be two inches by six inches (2” x

6”) nominal installed at a maximum spacing no greater than sixteen inches (16”) o.c., and secured to the top and bottom plate

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The strapping of the wall studs to roof trusses and perimeter joists shall (277) be twenty-six (26) gauge minimum steel straps or brackets at sixteen inches (16”) o.c to conform to the requirements of Wind Zone III conforming to 24 CFR

3280.305 (e)(2).

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The exterior walls shall (278) be connected to the roof trusses with a hurricane strap (also known as hurricane clip).

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The exterior walls shall (279) be insulated with flame retardant insulation having a minimum R rating of nineteen (19).

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Condensation control (vapor barriers) shall (280) be installed in accordance with

Part 3280 (HUD Standard) 24 CFR 3280.504.

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The insulation shall (281) be “batt” wall insulation for this application. 3 bedroom

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Anchoring strap shall (282) be secured to each full length wall stud on each side of all double-framed door and window openings. (Straps are not required on jack studs.)

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All exterior openings such as windows, doors, drain pipes, etc., shall (283) be caulked to prevent air and moisture penetration.

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All exterior penetrations (e.g. doors, windows, vents, exterior lighting, and power outlets) shall (284) be equipped with ice and water shields.

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Ice and water shield is a peel and stick product that adheres directly to the building’s surface and forms a water-proof barrier. It is also commonly applied in the valleys of a house as well as around any roof protrusions including; pipe boots, and roof vents. All areas that are the weakest or most prone to leaking shall (285) be coated with ice and water shield before installing shingles, or any other roofing products or siding.

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The manufacturer shall (286) use Ice and water shield around exterior penetrations such as doors, windows, vents, exterior lighting, and power outlets to provide extra protection against water intrusion.

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The unit shall (287) have a minimum 3/8” (11/32”) thick structural rated sheathing on all exterior walls. The exterior sheathing is in addition to the building wrap.

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J-channel installed shall (288) not be punctured with weep holes over windows and doors. J-channel joints shall (289) not be installed over doors and windows.

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House wraps shall (290) be permeable weather barriers which allow air and water to escape from, but not enter, the unit. The house wrap shall (291) be installed in accordance with the house wrap manufacturer’s instructions. The manufactured home manufacturer shall (292) provide the house wrap installation instructions to

FEMA upon request.

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In addition to house wrap, all exterior penetrations (e.g. doors, windows, vents, lighting, and power outlets) shall (293) be equipped with ice and water shields.

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All warm air supply ductwork shall (294) be constructed of metal or insulated fiberglass materials and be complete with joint stays and sealed ends.

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Closure systems consisting of tapes or mastics, or polymeric mechanical fasteners shall (295) be evaluated and meet the requirements of UL 181A and/or UL

181B

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All seams shall (296) be sealed with UL 181A and/or 181B -listed duct mastic tape, which will be verified before acceptance, with mechanical fastening to ensure airtight construction with a maximum three percent (3%) duct loss. No construction debris or sawdust may be left in the duct system.

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The manufacturer shall (297) ensure that there are air no leaks 3 bedroom

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Each home shall (298) be equipped with vertical and diagonal straps to meet the requirements of 24 CFR 3280.306. The anchors shall (299) be designed to meet the requirements for an installation from twenty-five inches to forty-eight inches

(25” to 48”) in height and spaced in accordance with the DAPIA approved installation instructions. Anchor straps shall (300) be provided with the manufactured home.