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FHA & HUD Manufactured Home Permanent Foundation Certification for ALABAMA, GEORGIA & FLORIDA.

 

S3 provides observations of existing or recently installed homes to assure that the foundation system complies with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements and with FHA lending requirements.  The HUD  & FHA requirements are outlined in HUD-7584 (click hyperlink to go to publication; > 400 pages).  Typically, local or State regulations supersede and exceed the Federal guidelines.  In Florida, the requirements for a manufactured home foundation system is established within the State of Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Rules.    In Georgia, the requirements for a manufactured home foundation system is established within the State of Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance Safety Fire Division.  In Alabama, the requirements for a manufactured home foundation system is established within the State of Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission Administrative Code.

 

Typically, foundation inspections are required as part of a real estate transaction.  The loan underwriter require a Florida Professional Engineer to attest that the structure is properly supported and attached to the ground surface during high wind events, such as hurricanes or tropical storms.  The inspections are typically ordered by the seller, buyer, real estate agent, title company, loan processor, or mortgage specialist.

 

     

Photo of Diagonal tie-downs with I-beam clip and soil anchor.                                               Photo of Longitudinal supports (LSDs).

 

Typical items S3 Inspectors Check

  • Pier Foundations and Foundation Types.

  • Pier Types (concrete block, wooden, or poured concrete).

  • Pier Spacing

  • Marriage Wall Piers.

  • Door Piers.

  • Pier Caps

  • Soil anchors and Stabilizing Plates

  • Diagonal tie-downs

  • Diagonal tie-downs spacing

  • I-beam (chassis) clamps for strapping

  • Longitudinal tie-downs

  • Center-line tie-down and anchoring

Contact our office for additional information or to request an order form for a Manufactured Home Foundation Certification.

 

S3 performs Alabama HUD/FHA Manufactured Home Permanent Foundation Certifications,  Georgia HUD/FHA Manufactured Home Permanent Foundation Certifications,  and Florida HUD/FHA Manufactured Home Permanent Foundation Certifications. 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Mr. Drew Robertson, PG by calling (850) 222-SOIL (7645)  We are located in Tallahassee, Florida in the Oakfair Plaza at the intersection of U.S. 90 and Chaires Crossroad.  We can also be reached by sending an email to support@s3soils.com.

 

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