Guide to Mobile Home Inspections

Important Notes

New mobile homes use set-up manual.
Used mobile homes use set-up manual if available, if not available use NC Manufactured Home Code Book Revised & Effective September 1, 2004.
For on & off frame modular use set-up manual.
Set-Up letter must be in the office before an underside inspection can be scheduled.
Homes not previously lived in must meet the May 21, 2009 memorandum including the changes to the 3285 Manufactured Home Installation Standards.

(required on ALL poured in place footings and ALL brick foundation/skirting footings)

(Under house all connections)

Inspector does not have to go inside house
Tie downs
Blocking
Water Connections
Sewer Connections
HVAC & dryer vents connections
Test on Sewer lines
Belly liner (good condition & sealed)
Electrical service conductors
Marriage wall inspection (end, floor, ceiling, & roof. Provide ladder for access into home & into attic.)
Test on waterlines, (ALL field installed) New Homes.
Exterior, Gable Walls.
Access into home & attic if required.
No more than 2” grass under house
No standing water under house & make sure all pockets are filled & reasonably smooth
MUST HAVE SET-UP LETTER & CONTRACTOR CARDS TURNED IN PRIOR TO THE UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
Skirting can only be installed after the UNDERSIDE inspections has been inspected and passed

Water & Sewer connections if not approved on Underside (sewer needs to be tied in at tank)
Inspector has to go inside house for inspection of the electrical panel box.
House numbers
Skirting
All steps, handrails, & guards rails complete
Grading
- ½” per foot for a minimum if 3’
- If door swings outside, 3x3 landing before steps

Please Note:
Your power and water will NOT be turned on until all inspections have passed, and a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.