The HUD Code (officially called the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards) a major player in the long-term safety of manufactured housing. HUD Codes for Increased Manufactured Home Safety When hurricanes struck Florida in 2004, not one manufactured home built and installed after 1994 was destroyed by winds. Wind safety standards have continually been upgraded since standards and HUD codes were introduced in 76. According to a study by the National Fire Protection Association, manufactured homes have up to 44 percent fewer fires than site-built homes do. These standards include fire safety ratings that are as fire-resistant as a traditional, house built on site. Manufactured homes are built in sections, built to federal standards and created to meet safety regulations that are consistent and have incredibly high standards. A traditional house is site-built, which may be exposed to weather conditions during construction that could cause water damage, mold, and more However, manufactured homes are built in off-site locations which are climate-controlled and they’re sheltered from the elements. have been allowed to become run-down, the idea is conveyed that they are not a reliable and safe means of long-term affordable housing. Since 1976 when manufactured homes were referred to as “mobile homes”, the builders of such housing have been required to follow strictly enforced federal building codes, making these most affordable types of houses very safe for long-term living.īecause of preconceived opinions of mobile homes from the early 70s and the way many in the U.S. Our homes are where our families sleep and where we keep most everything we own. This is at play when deciding to build or to buy used, who to hire for repairs or building additions, and whether or not to go with a local repairman or a large company when our homes need something done. Safety is a top priority for most traditional homeowners.
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