§ 78-41. Process of inspection for mobile/manufactured homes.

The following requirements shall pertain to the installation of mobile homes/manufactured homes on individual lots or in parks.

(1)

Foundation. The building inspector shall require the foundation to be inspected to ensure compliance with the Rules and Regulations for Manufactured Homes, as may be subsequently revised, and which are incorporated as a part of this article by reference. The location of the dwelling shall comply with all aspects of the Gilmer County Land Use Ordinance, Chapter 62, Article II.

(2)

Plumbing. The building inspector shall require the external plumbing system to be inspected, including water and sewage hookups, to ensure compliance with the Rules and Regulations for Manufactured Homes and the Standard Plumbing Code as adopted by the board of commissioners, and as may be subsequently revised.

(3)

On-site sewage. Where individual on-site sewage systems are installed in conjunction with public or community water systems, the minimal lot size shall conform to standards established in Table 1. All on-site sewage systems shall be subject to the approval of the health department. Where individual on-site sewage systems are installed in conjunction with private water systems, the minimal lot size shall conform to standards established in Table 2. Mobile home/manufactured home lots located in subdivisions shall meet the size requirements in chapter 82. Any building site so determined by the health department to fall within a designated groundwater recharge area shall be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to Chapter 391-3-16.02, Section 3(m), Criteria for Protection of Groundwater Recharge Areas, Rules for Environmental Planning Criteria, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, as amended.

(4)

Electrical. The building inspector shall require inspection of the electrical system to ensure compliance with the Rules and Regulations for Manufactured Homes and the National Electrical Code, as adopted by the board of commissioners, and as may be subsequently revised. All electrical work shall be conducted by a licensed electrician and certified with a signed affidavit provided to the inspection department.

(5)

Gas. The building inspector shall require inspection of the gas system to ensure compliance with the Standard Gas Code, as adopted by the board of commissioners, and as may be subsequently revised. Until the preceding inspections have been made and the mobile home/manufactured home is found to be in compliance with all applicable codes, no permanent power may be installed, and no occupancy shall be permitted. Evidence of compliance will be shown by a certificate of completion, which includes written documentation provided to the applicant and a sticker attached to the electrical meter base. Occupancy is permitted upon issuance of the certificate of occupancy.

(6)

Underpinning/skirting; stairs and landings. The following must be completed within 30 days after the first inspection and/or after final connection of electrical service to the home:

a.

Underpinning/skirting. Each newly installed manufactured home or mobile home shall have the area beneath each such structure enclosed with materials manufactured for such purposes, including but not limited to brick, concrete, rock or other materials which have been approved by the county building inspector. The enclosure of this area is generally referred to as underpinning or skirting.

b.

Stairs and landings. Each newly installed manufactured home or mobile home shall have the area beneath and descending from the main egress door of the home a landing that is a minimum of 36 inches by 48 inches. Such landing with steps shall descend to the ground or grade level. The landing, steps and rails must be constructed of all-weather materials or manufactured kits. All construction and/or manufactured kits shall comply with the requirements of the Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes, including all amendments thereto, as adopted by the board of commissioners, and as may be subsequently revised.

(Res. No. 10-072, 8-26-2010)

Editor's note

It should be noted that the Table 1 And Table 2 referenced in this section are not set out at length herein, but are on file and available for inspection in the board of commissioners' office and the office of planning and community development.