RSA 205-D Manufactured Housing Installation Standards

1. Consists of 13 members, Chair and 12 additional members (205-D:2 I).
2. Initial appointments staggered, 3, 2, and 1 year terms (205-D:2 II(a)-(c). Solid argument can be made that board members serving initial 1 and 2 year terms can serve one subsequent 3 year term.
3. Board vacancies are covered under (205-D:2 IV).
4. Board is mandated to meet every 90 days but can convene more often (205-D:2 V).
5. (205-D:3) covers Board duties.
6. (205-D:4) Installers have the following options: NH Standards developed by the board; Design prepared by a registered engineer or architect; or, manufactured installation instructions.
7. Inspection done by local enforcement, absent local agency, State Fire Marshal or designee (205-D:5 I). All orders issued to correct violations require that the Board be notified (section II of 205-D:5).
8. Complaints must be in writing on a form provided by the Board and must be filed within one year from date of occupancy (205-D:6 II-VI). If Board determines that a complaint needs further investigation-must be acted on within 60 days (assuming investigation would be done by local authority or Fire Marshal as applicable 205-D:6 V). Disposition of all complaints must be by vote of the Board (205-D:6 VII).
9. A license is required to install a manufactured house (205-D:7).
10. License qualifications: you must be 18 years of age; have 2 years experience as an installer and complete a 6 hour class (205-D:8 1-IV).
11. Licensee must be bonded in the amount of $25,000 (205-D:9).
12. License application - form prescribed by the board and must be accompanied by surety bond ; a $75 license fee; provide a glossy (head to shoulder) photo of the applicant. Board may require additional information.
13. License expiration and renewal (205-D:11). A 3 year license application must be notarized.
14. Fees covered (205-D:12). If inspection done by local they charge fee (section III).
15. Board may take no disciplinary action without a hearing (205-D:13).
16. Hearings (205-D:14). Complaints shall be objectively submitted and the Board may require additional information as to trustworthiness. All complaints shall be heard and fairly considered.
17. Penalty installing without license or other violations, class B misdemeanor (205-D:15).
18. Consumer Protection Act can also seek redress via this act (205-D:16.
19. Before house in installed the manufacturer must secure a warranty seal from Board and attach it to the manufactured house (205-D:17).
20. Rulemaking Authority (205-D:20)

Chapter Inst 100 Manufactured Housing Installation Standards Board