After July 1, 1995, a mobile or
manufactured home may not be installed without a certified
manufactured home installer providing on-site supervision
whenever installation work is being performed. The certified
manufactured home installer is responsible for the reading,
understanding, and following [of] the manufacturer's installation
instructions and performance of noncertified workers engaged in
the installation of the home. There shall be at least one
certified manufactured home installer on the installation site
whenever installation work is being performed.
A manufactured home installer certification shall not be
required for:
(1) Site preparation;
(2) Sewer and water connections outside of the building
site;
(3) Specialty trades that are responsible for constructing
accessory structures such as garages, carports, and decks;
(4) Pouring concrete into forms;
(5) Painting and dry wall finishing;
(6) Carpet installation;
(7) Specialty work performed within the scope of their
license by licensed plumbers or electricians. This provision
does not waive or lessen any state regulations related to
licensing or permits required for electricians or plumbers;
(8) A mobile or manufactured home owner performing
installation work on their own home; and
(9) A manufacturer's mobile home installation crew
installing a mobile or manufactured home sold by the manufacturer
except for the on-site supervisor.
Violation of this section is an infraction.
[1994 c 284 § 16. Formerly RCW 43.63B.090.]