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SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURED HOUSING
RETAIL SALESPERSON ACTUAL STUDY EXAM
What is the maximum speed when towing a load on a non-Interstate highway? -
ANSWER 45 MPH not to exceed 55 MPH.
What is the maximum speed when towing a load on the Interstate highways. -
ANSWER 10 MPH less than posted not to exceed 55 MPH.
What time of day can loads travel? - ANSWER Between 1/2 an hour after sunrise
to 1/2 an hour before sunset Monday through Saturday.
What are the days where traveling is not permitted? - ANSWER Sundays, New
Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and
after noon (12 pm) before each holiday and before noon (12 pm) after each
holiday (not including Sundays).
Who issues permits for loads? - ANSWER SCDOT (South Carolina Department of
Transportation)
What is the Installation Manual? - ANSWER The instructions provided by the
manufacturer that accompany each manufactured home. Its the details of the
manufacturer's requirements for installation or setup of the home.
What is the Consumer Manual? - ANSWER It generally describes features and
required maintenance of the manufactured home.
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What is a data plate? - ANSWER The manufacturer's certification that the home
is built in accordance with HUD's construction and safety standards.
Where is the data plate located in a manufactured home? - ANSWER Anywhere
in a readily available spot in the house.
What information is provided on the data plate in a manufactured home? -
ANSWER 1) name of the manufacturer
2) date of manufacture
3) serial number
4) HUD label number
5) the design approval agency
6) the number of appliances
7) the wind zone
What is the HUD label? - ANSWER Proof that the home was constructed under
the Federal Manufactured Housing Program administered by HUD.
Where is the HUD label located? - ANSWER It is located at the end of
manufactured home opposite of the tongue. One on each section of the home.
True or false: it is illegal to sell a home without a HUD label. - ANSWER True, this
would be considered a violation.
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True or false: you can replace a HUD label if lost. - ANSWER False, a missing label
can't be replaced, but you may request, for a nominal fee, a verification letter.
What types of labels are on an Energy Efficiency Home? - ANSWER A consumer
label and a permanent label.
Where is the permanent label located? - ANSWER In the circuit breaker box.
Where is the consumer label located? - ANSWER On the inside of the window
closest to the door facing outward.
Who can remove a consumer label? - ANSWER The consumer only.
What are the minimum insulation requirements on an Energy Efficiency home? -
ANSWER R-11 in the walls
R-19 in the floors
R-30 in the ceilings
What are the different wind zones for South Carolina - ANSWER Wind Zone I-
resistive of winds 85 mph
Wind Zone II- resistive of 100 mph
Wind Zone III- none in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURED HOUSING
RETAIL SALESPERSON ACTUAL STUDY EXAM
What is the maximum speed when towing a load on a non-Interstate highway? -
ANSWER 45 MPH not to exceed 55 MPH.
What is the maximum speed when towing a load on the Interstate highways. -
ANSWER 10 MPH less than posted not to exceed 55 MPH.
What time of day can loads travel? - ANSWER Between 1/2 an hour after sunrise
to 1/2 an hour before sunset Monday through Saturday.
What are the days where traveling is not permitted? - ANSWER Sundays, New
Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and
after noon (12 pm) before each holiday and before noon (12 pm) after each
holiday (not including Sundays).
Who issues permits for loads? - ANSWER SCDOT (South Carolina Department of
Transportation)
What is the Installation Manual? - ANSWER The instructions provided by the
manufacturer that accompany each manufactured home. Its the details of the
manufacturer's requirements for installation or setup of the home.
What is the Consumer Manual? - ANSWER It generally describes features and
required maintenance of the manufactured home.
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What is a data plate? - ANSWER The manufacturer's certification that the home
is built in accordance with HUD's construction and safety standards.
Where is the data plate located in a manufactured home? - ANSWER Anywhere
in a readily available spot in the house.
What information is provided on the data plate in a manufactured home? -
ANSWER 1) name of the manufacturer
2) date of manufacture
3) serial number
4) HUD label number
5) the design approval agency
6) the number of appliances
7) the wind zone
What is the HUD label? - ANSWER Proof that the home was constructed under
the Federal Manufactured Housing Program administered by HUD.
Where is the HUD label located? - ANSWER It is located at the end of
manufactured home opposite of the tongue. One on each section of the home.
True or false: it is illegal to sell a home without a HUD label. - ANSWER True, this
would be considered a violation.
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True or false: you can replace a HUD label if lost. - ANSWER False, a missing label
can't be replaced, but you may request, for a nominal fee, a verification letter.
What types of labels are on an Energy Efficiency Home? - ANSWER A consumer
label and a permanent label.
Where is the permanent label located? - ANSWER In the circuit breaker box.
Where is the consumer label located? - ANSWER On the inside of the window
closest to the door facing outward.
Who can remove a consumer label? - ANSWER The consumer only.
What are the minimum insulation requirements on an Energy Efficiency home? -
ANSWER R-11 in the walls
R-19 in the floors
R-30 in the ceilings
What are the different wind zones for South Carolina - ANSWER Wind Zone I-
resistive of winds 85 mph
Wind Zone II- resistive of 100 mph
Wind Zone III- none in South Carolina
