Attachment_3_FEMA_Rugged_Based_Performance_Requirements_Matrix_18July2014_1600.docx

HSFE70-14-R-0005

Attachment 3 FEMA Rugged Based Performance Requirement Matrix

7/18/2014

Attachment 3 : FEMA Rugged Based Performance Requirement Matrix

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

The final version of the FEMA Rugged Based Requirement Matrix shall be submitted as required in Section M and shall indicate to what version of FEMA Rubbed Based Requirements the Offeror is providing responses.

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 Based Requirements Matrix (Section J :Attachment: 3).

Instructions:

Section Number and Title

FEMA Requirement:

(“shall (#)”).

FEMA Requirement compliance

Column 1: Section number and title The “Section” Colum indicates the section number and title of a requirement in the Rugged Based FEMA requirements (Section J : Attachment 2) Column 2: FEMA requirements The “FEMA Requirement” would have to be filled out with the numbered Requirements from the Rugged Based Requirements (Section J: Attachment 2) Column 3: FEMA Requirement compliance The offeror is required to state for each FEMA requirement in Column number 2 if the offeror meet the requirement(Yes/No/ N/A) Column 4: Description The offeror is required to provide a description to demonstrate of the FEMA Requirement ( shalls). This should not be restating the requirements (shalls), but if not a detailed explanation and/or description on show the offeror Met/Not met or N/A Column 5: Location The offeror shall indicate where in the Proposal the manufacturer shows compliance and/or demonstrate what is stated in the description. The offeror shall provide as much details as possible to ensure that it provide adequate information to the evaluators.

Column 6: FEMA Acceptance FEMA indicates if the vendor met the requirement Example: NOTIONAL DATA, Just to provide guidance

Section Number and Title

FEMA Requirement:

(“shall (#)”).

FEMA Requirement compliance

YES/NO/N/A

7.5.4 Microwave Oven

FEMA REQUIREMENT MATRIX

(“shall(#)”).

FEMA Requirement compliance

Requirement met

Yes , No or N/A

1.0. Compliance With 24 CFR 3280

1.1 Compliance with 24 CFR 3280 (a.k.a. “HUD Code”)

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

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

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2.0 Compliance with International Building Code

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3.0 Compliance with Uniform Accessibility Standards(UFAS)

3.1 Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)

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,…

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…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)

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4.0 Zoning Requirements

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5..0 Size and Configuration

5.1 Exterior Length

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5.2 Exterior Width

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5.3 Area

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6.0 Living Room

6.1 Furnishing

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

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

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

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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.

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

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6.2 Telephone and cable television outlets

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7.0 Kitchen/ Dining Room

7.1 Furnishing

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

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The dining room area shall (44) be furnished with dinette table.

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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.)

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

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

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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 3 bed room

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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 3 bed room

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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 bed room

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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 bed room

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7.2 Cabinetry

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

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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 bed room

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Kitchen space shall (67) accommodate food preparation.

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Access to counter top shall (68) be unobstructed.

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

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

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Kitchen sink shall (72) be a minimum of:

33"L x 22"H Basin depth: 8" Double equal basins

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

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

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

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

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

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

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7.5 Appliances

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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.

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7.5.1 Range/Oven

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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.

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

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

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.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

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

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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 extends from the wall 29 inches).

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.

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

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

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8.0 Bedrooms

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

· Master bedroom – Bedroom 1

· Second bedroom – Bedroom 2

· Third bedroom – Bedroom 3

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

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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”);

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· 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

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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

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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

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

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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, and telephone jacks.

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9.0 Bathroom

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

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

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

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

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9.1.2 Commode

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The commode shall (131) be two piece (tank and bowl are separate) and be an standard height (approx.14-15”), when measured above the floor..

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

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

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9.1.4 Bathroom Medicine Cabinet

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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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9.1.6 Bathroom Accessories

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

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

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9.2 Additional Three Quarters(3/4) Bathroom

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

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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).

Note: Threshold means the minimum acceptable.

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10.0 Unit Hallways

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11.0 Electrical

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

Amperage

· 3 bedroom: 200A

· 2 bedroom: 150A (minimum) 200 A (Maximum)

· 1 bedroom: 150A (minimum) 200 A (Maximum)

· Express Unit:100A (minimum) 200 A (Maximun) Volts:

120/240V

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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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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.

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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.

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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 most stringent).

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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

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

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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

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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.

Secondary shut off valves are still required

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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 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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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 shall (196) run below the floor and above the bottom board to the place of exit in the rear of the axles.

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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 (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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12.3 Water Heater / Furnace Compartment

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 “water heater 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 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 (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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12.4 Water Heater

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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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13.0 Attic

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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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14.0 Structural System

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

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14.2 Outriggers

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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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Note: Alternatives methods used shall be approved by the DAPIA prior submission. However. Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) will not be accepted 3 bed room

2 bed room

1 bedroom

Express unit

14.8 Floor Decking

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.

3 bed room

2 bed room

1 bedroom

Express unit

2 bed room

1 bedroom

Express unit

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

3 bed room

2 bed room

1 bedroom

Express unit

2 bed room

1 bedroom

Express unit

2 bed room

1 bedroom

Express unit

14.10 Ceiling Height

2 bed room

1 bedroom

Express unit

2 bed room

1 bedroom

Express unit

14.11 Interior Walls

2 bed room

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.

3 bed room

2 bed room

1 bedroom

Express unit

2 bed room

1 bedroom

Express unit

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.

3 bed room

2 bed room

1 bedroom

Express unit

14.12 Roof Trusses

2 bed room

1 bedroom

Express unit

2 bed room

1 bedroom

Express unit

2 bed room

1 bedroom

Express unit

2 bed room

1 bedroom

Express unit