SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURED HOUSING
INSTALLER LICENSE EXAMINATION COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
10 Most Important Exam Coverage Areas
1. South Carolina Licensing and Regulations — Licensing responsibilities, training, examination
requirements, renewal, and regulatory compliance.
2. Manufacturer Installation Instructions — Understanding when manufacturer instructions
control installation and how alternatives are handled.
3. Site Preparation and Drainage — Proper grading, soil conditions, water management, access,
and preparation before setting the home.
4. Foundation and Support Systems — Piers, footings, slabs, foundations, load-bearing
requirements, and proper support placement.
5. Leveling and Stabilization — Correct leveling procedures, checking elevations, preventing
settlement, and maintaining structural stability.
6. Anchoring and Tie-Down Systems — Ground anchors, straps, connections, spacing, resistance
to wind forces, and proper installation.
7. Multi-Section Home Assembly — Marriage lines, joining sections, structural connections,
roofing, flooring, and weatherproofing.
8. Utility Connections and Safety — Plumbing, electrical, fuel gas, HVAC, utility clearances, and
safe connection procedures.
9. Skirting, Access, and Exterior Components — Perimeter enclosures, ventilation, access
openings, steps, decks, and related components.
10. Inspection, Documentation, and Jobsite Safety — Inspection requirements, installation records,
corrective work, PPE, safe lifting, and compliance procedures.
South Carolina Manufactured Housing Installer License
1.
Before applying for a South Carolina manufactured housing installer license, what
training requirement generally must the applicant satisfy first?
A. Complete an unrelated residential electrical apprenticeship
B. Complete the required approved installer training course
,C. Obtain a commercial plumbing license
D. Complete a four-year engineering degree
Answer: B
Rationale: South Carolina requires applicants for manufactured housing
contractor, repairer, and installer licenses to complete the required training
before applying and taking the examination. ()
2.
What minimum examination score does South Carolina currently require
applicants to achieve for the manufactured housing licensing examination?
A. 60 percent
B. 65 percent
C. 70 percent
D. 75 percent
Answer: D
Rationale: The South Carolina Manufactured Housing Board states that applicants
must obtain a minimum passing score of 75% on the examination. (llr.sc.gov)
3.
Which installation reference should generally be followed when manufacturer
instructions are available for a new manufactured home?
A. Local contractor preference
B. Manufacturer's installation instructions
C. Homeowner's verbal instructions
D. Installer's previous experience
Answer: B
,Rationale: South Carolina Regulation 79-42 requires new manufactured homes to
be installed according to the manufacturer's installation instructions, subject to
applicable state requirements. (
4.
If manufacturer's installation instructions are unavailable for a new manufactured
home, which requirements does South Carolina identify as applicable?
A. 24 CFR Part 3285 requirements
B. Residential plumbing requirements only
C. Local landscaping requirements
D. Commercial roofing requirements only
Answer: A
Rationale: South Carolina's installation regulation specifically identifies 24 CFR
Part 3285 as the applicable installation standard when manufacturer's installation
instructions are unavailable for a new home. ()
5.
When installing a used manufactured home without manufacturer's installation
instructions, what should the installer generally follow?
A. Only the homeowner's preferred construction methods
B. Applicable South Carolina manufactured-home installation requirements
C. The original dealer's undocumented recommendations
D. Ordinary residential remodeling practices
Answer: B
Rationale: South Carolina Regulation 79-42 specifically addresses used
manufactured homes without manufacturer's installation instructions and
, subjects them to the applicable regulatory installation requirements. (
6.
Why should an installer carefully review site conditions before beginning
foundation and support work on a manufactured home?
A. Site conditions determine appropriate support and drainage requirements
B. Site conditions determine the manufacturer's retail price
C. Site conditions eliminate all anchoring requirements
D. Site conditions replace the need for installation instructions
Answer: A
Rationale: Soil, drainage, slope, access, and other site characteristics can
significantly affect foundation, support, leveling, and installation requirements.
7.
What is one primary purpose of properly preparing and grading the manufactured
home installation site?
A. Increase the home's interior ceiling height
B. Promote proper drainage and provide stable support conditions
C. Eliminate the need for foundation supports
D. Reduce the manufacturer's warranty period
Answer: B
Rationale: Proper site preparation helps provide stable bearing conditions and
directs surface water away from the manufactured home and foundation system.
8.
INSTALLER LICENSE EXAMINATION COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
10 Most Important Exam Coverage Areas
1. South Carolina Licensing and Regulations — Licensing responsibilities, training, examination
requirements, renewal, and regulatory compliance.
2. Manufacturer Installation Instructions — Understanding when manufacturer instructions
control installation and how alternatives are handled.
3. Site Preparation and Drainage — Proper grading, soil conditions, water management, access,
and preparation before setting the home.
4. Foundation and Support Systems — Piers, footings, slabs, foundations, load-bearing
requirements, and proper support placement.
5. Leveling and Stabilization — Correct leveling procedures, checking elevations, preventing
settlement, and maintaining structural stability.
6. Anchoring and Tie-Down Systems — Ground anchors, straps, connections, spacing, resistance
to wind forces, and proper installation.
7. Multi-Section Home Assembly — Marriage lines, joining sections, structural connections,
roofing, flooring, and weatherproofing.
8. Utility Connections and Safety — Plumbing, electrical, fuel gas, HVAC, utility clearances, and
safe connection procedures.
9. Skirting, Access, and Exterior Components — Perimeter enclosures, ventilation, access
openings, steps, decks, and related components.
10. Inspection, Documentation, and Jobsite Safety — Inspection requirements, installation records,
corrective work, PPE, safe lifting, and compliance procedures.
South Carolina Manufactured Housing Installer License
1.
Before applying for a South Carolina manufactured housing installer license, what
training requirement generally must the applicant satisfy first?
A. Complete an unrelated residential electrical apprenticeship
B. Complete the required approved installer training course
,C. Obtain a commercial plumbing license
D. Complete a four-year engineering degree
Answer: B
Rationale: South Carolina requires applicants for manufactured housing
contractor, repairer, and installer licenses to complete the required training
before applying and taking the examination. ()
2.
What minimum examination score does South Carolina currently require
applicants to achieve for the manufactured housing licensing examination?
A. 60 percent
B. 65 percent
C. 70 percent
D. 75 percent
Answer: D
Rationale: The South Carolina Manufactured Housing Board states that applicants
must obtain a minimum passing score of 75% on the examination. (llr.sc.gov)
3.
Which installation reference should generally be followed when manufacturer
instructions are available for a new manufactured home?
A. Local contractor preference
B. Manufacturer's installation instructions
C. Homeowner's verbal instructions
D. Installer's previous experience
Answer: B
,Rationale: South Carolina Regulation 79-42 requires new manufactured homes to
be installed according to the manufacturer's installation instructions, subject to
applicable state requirements. (
4.
If manufacturer's installation instructions are unavailable for a new manufactured
home, which requirements does South Carolina identify as applicable?
A. 24 CFR Part 3285 requirements
B. Residential plumbing requirements only
C. Local landscaping requirements
D. Commercial roofing requirements only
Answer: A
Rationale: South Carolina's installation regulation specifically identifies 24 CFR
Part 3285 as the applicable installation standard when manufacturer's installation
instructions are unavailable for a new home. ()
5.
When installing a used manufactured home without manufacturer's installation
instructions, what should the installer generally follow?
A. Only the homeowner's preferred construction methods
B. Applicable South Carolina manufactured-home installation requirements
C. The original dealer's undocumented recommendations
D. Ordinary residential remodeling practices
Answer: B
Rationale: South Carolina Regulation 79-42 specifically addresses used
manufactured homes without manufacturer's installation instructions and
, subjects them to the applicable regulatory installation requirements. (
6.
Why should an installer carefully review site conditions before beginning
foundation and support work on a manufactured home?
A. Site conditions determine appropriate support and drainage requirements
B. Site conditions determine the manufacturer's retail price
C. Site conditions eliminate all anchoring requirements
D. Site conditions replace the need for installation instructions
Answer: A
Rationale: Soil, drainage, slope, access, and other site characteristics can
significantly affect foundation, support, leveling, and installation requirements.
7.
What is one primary purpose of properly preparing and grading the manufactured
home installation site?
A. Increase the home's interior ceiling height
B. Promote proper drainage and provide stable support conditions
C. Eliminate the need for foundation supports
D. Reduce the manufacturer's warranty period
Answer: B
Rationale: Proper site preparation helps provide stable bearing conditions and
directs surface water away from the manufactured home and foundation system.
8.
