§ 4.4.8.2. Manufactured Home Code requirements

All manufactured homes within Austin City limits must comply with Austin City Code Section 25-2, Article 14, and the following:

A.

Austin City Code Section 25-2-1207 Location of Mobile Homes Other Than in Mobile Home Park.

(1)

Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person may not place, maintain, or occupy a mobile home in the city other than in a mobile home park that is licensed under this division, or in a mobile home subdivision.

(2)

This Section does not apply to a mobile home that is:

(i)

located on a construction site and is used as a field office during construction;

(ii)

a mobile home sales lot; or

(iii)

a mobile home that is under construction or stored at a mobile home manufacturing plant.

B.

Mobile Home Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Systems.

(1)

When a mobile home is placed on a lot or in a mobile home park in the city limits, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment shall be installed in accordance with the adopted Electrical Code, Plumbing Code or Mechanical Code. A permit shall be secured by a registered electrician, plumber, or air conditioning and refrigeration contractor before any work is performed.