NH Manufactured Housing Laws And Regulations
- Questions With Detailed Solutions
What are stick built homes? Correct Ans - Homes built on a
property using traditional construction methods.
What are modular homes or factory built homes? Correct Ans -
Homes manufactured in pieces in a factory and later assembled on a
property.
What governs construction site safety? Correct Ans -
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Are manufactured or mobile homes held to different building code
standards? Correct Ans - Yes, they may have different
standards but must still satisfy relevant regulations.
How is manufactured housing defined in New Hampshire? Correct
Ans - Real property designed for long term residential
occupancy, built on a permanent chassis, and can be used with or
without a foundation.
What are the dimensions of manufactured housing in traveling
mode? Correct Ans - 8 ft wide by 40 ft long or more.
What is the minimum size of manufactured housing when erected
on site? Correct Ans - 320 sq. ft.
Can manufactured housing be moved on wheels? Correct Ans -
Yes, it can be moved as a whole or in sections.
Is manufactured housing complete and ready for occupancy upon
arrival? Correct Ans - Yes, including utilities.
,Can municipalities exclude manufactured homes through
regulations or zoning ordinances? Correct Ans - No, they
cannot exclude manufactured homes.
What requirements must a manufactured home meet when placed
on an owner's land? Correct Ans - Comply with lot size and
frontage requirements, similar to a conventional single-family home.
Are there exceptions or special permits required for manufactured
housing in individual lots or subdivisions? Correct Ans - No,
unless it is also required for single-family homes.
What is the purpose of temporary use for manufactured homes?
Correct Ans - To provide housing for owners or occupants whose
residence has been damaged and is being rebuilt.
What requirements must a manufactured home meet for temporary
use? Correct Ans - Abide by all state and local water supply
and sewage disposal requirements.
How long does the period of occupancy for a manufactured home in
temporary use last? Correct Ans - Within 12 months or upon
the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Can a manufactured home placed for temporary use attain the status
of a vested nonconforming use? Correct Ans - No, it cannot
attain that status.
Can municipalities exclude manufactured homes through police
power? Correct Ans - No, they cannot exclude manufactured
homes through police power.
, What is the purpose of a manufactured home being built on a
permanent chassis? Correct Ans - To allow for mobility and
transportation.
What is the purpose of a manufactured home being designed for
long term residential occupancy? Correct Ans - To provide a
permanent housing solution.
What is a manufactured housing park? Correct Ans - A parcel
of land with 2 or more manufactured houses.
Who is the owner of a manufactured housing park? Correct Ans -
The person who holds title to the land/park.
What codes must park owners comply with? Correct Ans -
Building, housing, zoning, and health codes.
Do homes in the park need a special permit to be installed?
Correct Ans - No.
Can the owner of a park remove housing units? Correct Ans -
Yes, if they are not safe, sanitary, or in compliance with park
aesthetic standards.
What cannot be regulated by park aesthetic standards? Correct
Ans - Physical characteristics such as size, color, or original
construction materials.
What are examples of park aesthetic standards? Correct Ans -
Location of car ports or placement of air conditioners.
Can a tenant be required to remove a structure or fixture added by
the seller? Correct Ans - Yes, without permission of the park
owner.
- Questions With Detailed Solutions
What are stick built homes? Correct Ans - Homes built on a
property using traditional construction methods.
What are modular homes or factory built homes? Correct Ans -
Homes manufactured in pieces in a factory and later assembled on a
property.
What governs construction site safety? Correct Ans -
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Are manufactured or mobile homes held to different building code
standards? Correct Ans - Yes, they may have different
standards but must still satisfy relevant regulations.
How is manufactured housing defined in New Hampshire? Correct
Ans - Real property designed for long term residential
occupancy, built on a permanent chassis, and can be used with or
without a foundation.
What are the dimensions of manufactured housing in traveling
mode? Correct Ans - 8 ft wide by 40 ft long or more.
What is the minimum size of manufactured housing when erected
on site? Correct Ans - 320 sq. ft.
Can manufactured housing be moved on wheels? Correct Ans -
Yes, it can be moved as a whole or in sections.
Is manufactured housing complete and ready for occupancy upon
arrival? Correct Ans - Yes, including utilities.
,Can municipalities exclude manufactured homes through
regulations or zoning ordinances? Correct Ans - No, they
cannot exclude manufactured homes.
What requirements must a manufactured home meet when placed
on an owner's land? Correct Ans - Comply with lot size and
frontage requirements, similar to a conventional single-family home.
Are there exceptions or special permits required for manufactured
housing in individual lots or subdivisions? Correct Ans - No,
unless it is also required for single-family homes.
What is the purpose of temporary use for manufactured homes?
Correct Ans - To provide housing for owners or occupants whose
residence has been damaged and is being rebuilt.
What requirements must a manufactured home meet for temporary
use? Correct Ans - Abide by all state and local water supply
and sewage disposal requirements.
How long does the period of occupancy for a manufactured home in
temporary use last? Correct Ans - Within 12 months or upon
the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Can a manufactured home placed for temporary use attain the status
of a vested nonconforming use? Correct Ans - No, it cannot
attain that status.
Can municipalities exclude manufactured homes through police
power? Correct Ans - No, they cannot exclude manufactured
homes through police power.
, What is the purpose of a manufactured home being built on a
permanent chassis? Correct Ans - To allow for mobility and
transportation.
What is the purpose of a manufactured home being designed for
long term residential occupancy? Correct Ans - To provide a
permanent housing solution.
What is a manufactured housing park? Correct Ans - A parcel
of land with 2 or more manufactured houses.
Who is the owner of a manufactured housing park? Correct Ans -
The person who holds title to the land/park.
What codes must park owners comply with? Correct Ans -
Building, housing, zoning, and health codes.
Do homes in the park need a special permit to be installed?
Correct Ans - No.
Can the owner of a park remove housing units? Correct Ans -
Yes, if they are not safe, sanitary, or in compliance with park
aesthetic standards.
What cannot be regulated by park aesthetic standards? Correct
Ans - Physical characteristics such as size, color, or original
construction materials.
What are examples of park aesthetic standards? Correct Ans -
Location of car ports or placement of air conditioners.
Can a tenant be required to remove a structure or fixture added by
the seller? Correct Ans - Yes, without permission of the park
owner.
