Question and answers 2.docm

Question: I work for a manufactured Home builder - New River Homes. I have a question concerning the specifications for the rugged manufactured home southern unit. Page 20 stated that the contractor must have the capability to build 125 units per week, no exceptions. Is it permissible for two more companies to work together to meet the 125 units per week requirement?

Answer: Yes as long as they can adequately demonstrate this approach can be met using a partnership.

Question: The manufacturer has inquired as to the answer given regarding walls and the exception that allows commercial grade sheet rock. The commercial grade sheet rock that has been used in past products does have paper but only on one side. This is so that the sheet rock tape has a similar surface to adhere to. We are able to get third party IH approval and can submit an MSDS sheet. Is the manufacturer allowed to use this commercial grade sheet rock with the paper only on one side as this is the normal process that covers up the seams?

Answer: Submit this approach and demonstrate it meets our specifications.

Question: Page 3 of the Park Model specifications states “No Lofts/Slide Outs.” Can you please clarify the intent of this statement? Our unit is basically 1 large slide out, but does not exceed the maximum 399.99sf when fully opened. Is this acceptable?

Answer: Slide outs and Lofts are not acceptable.

Question: Is there a definition for Slide Outs that I can refer too?

Answer: The unit shall not be able to expand or extract using a slide out or similar approach. The unit shall be a fixed configuration from the onset of construction. Other words cannot be "opened". The width, length, height of the unit shall be the same as it was when the unit was delivered. Please verify you have a fixed box that cannot expand/extract/open.

Question: Is this also true for the 3 bedroom model?

Answer: Yes

Question: have some questions about the water supply lines. Please refer to page 10 - Drainage system. Do the water lines have to be above the floor and are not allowed below the floor? Do the water lines have to be run inside of the walls or can they be run along the walls? If it is okay to run the water lines along the walls is it a way that they need to be covered?

Answer: Water lines shall be installed below the finish floor. Water lines shall be inside the walls, not on the outside.