Manufactured Home Construction & Safety Standards

Manufactured homes, also known as mobile homes, provide affordable housing. According to the Manufactured Housing Association of Oklahoma, the first manufactured home dates back more than 200 years. Federal regulation makes manufactured homes a safe and reliable form of housing.

History

Mobile homes grew in size and function during the 20th century. In the 1960s, multisection homes became available, and the Mobile Home Craftsmen Guild developed the first mobile home construction code. An increased demand led to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) establishing the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, also known as the HUD Code.

Function

The HUD Code outlines the features, building practices and safety requirements developers and lenders must use to build, sell and finance manufactured homes. All materials, appliances and construction practices must comply with the HUD Code. The federal manufactured home construction and safety code for mobile homes benefits occupants and the community by providing reasonable standards for quality, durability and safety in design and performance.

Features

The HUD red label, or tag, is a feature added to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards in 1976. All transportable sections of the home displaying it certify that section has been built according to the HUD Code. These tags contain information such as the name and address of the manufacturer, a serial number, and a statement of HUD approval.

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