Iowa Code
Chapter 103A - STATE BUILDING CODE
Section 103A.9 - Factory-built structures.

103A.9 Factory-built structures.
1. The state building code shall contain provisions relating to the manufacture and installation of factory-built structures.
a. Factory-built structures manufactured in Iowa, after the effective date of the code, shall be manufactured in accordance with the code, unless the commissioner determines the structure is manufactured for installation outside the state.
b. Factory-built structures manufactured outside the state of Iowa, after the effective date of the code, and brought into Iowa for installation must, prior to installation, comply with the code.
c. Factory-built structures manufactured prior to the effective date of the code, which prior to that date have never been installed, must comply with the code prior to installation.
d. (1) All factory-built structures, without regard to manufacture date, shall be installed in accordance with the code in the governmental subdivisions which have adopted the state building code or any other building code. However, a governmental subdivision shall not require that a factory-built structure, that was manufactured in accordance with federally mandated standards, be renovated in accordance with the state building code or any other building code which the governmental subdivision has adopted when the factory-built structure is being moved from one lawful location to another unless such required renovation is in conformity with those specifications for the factory-built structure which existed when it was manufactured or the factory-built structure is being rented for occupancy.
(2) Existing factory-built structures not constructed to be in compliance with federally mandated standards may be moved from one established manufactured home community or mobile home park to another and shall not be required to be renovated to comply with the state building code or any other building code which the governmental subdivision has adopted unless the factory-built structure is being rented for occupancy or has been declared a public nuisance according to standards generally applied to housing.
e. Factory-built structures required to comply with the code provisions on manufacture shall not be modified in any way prior to or during installation, unless prior approval is obtained from the commissioner.
2. The commissioner shall establish an insignia of approval and provide that factory-built structures required to comply with code provisions on manufacture bear an insignia of approval prior to installation. The insignia may be issued for other factory-built structures which meet code standards and which were manufactured prior to the effective date of the state building code.
3. The commissioner may contract with local government agencies for enforcement of the code relating to manufacture of factory-built structures. Code provisions relating to installation of factory-built structures shall be enforced by the local building departments only in those governmental subdivisions which have adopted the state building code or any other building code.
[C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §103A.9]
93 Acts, ch 154, §1; 2001 Acts, ch 100, §3; 2001 Acts, ch 153, §16; 2008 Acts, ch 1032, §201; 2009 Acts, ch 41, §176

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Iowa Code

Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION

Chapter 103A - STATE BUILDING CODE

Section 103A.1 - Establishment.

Section 103A.2 - Statement of policy.

Section 103A.3 - Definitions.

Section 103A.4 - Building code commissioner.

Section 103A.5 - Commissioner — duties.

Section 103A.6 - Merit system.

Section 103A.7 - State building code.

Section 103A.8 - Standards.

Section 103A.8A - Energy conservation requirements.

Section 103A.8B - Sustainable design or green building standards.

Section 103A.8C - Standards for safe rooms and storm shelters.

Section 103A.9 - Factory-built structures.

Section 103A.10 - Effect and application.

Section 103A.10A - Plan reviews and inspections.

Section 103A.11 - Rules.

Section 103A.12 - Adoption and withdrawal — procedure.

Section 103A.13 - Alternate materials and methods of construction.

Section 103A.14 - Advisory council.

Section 103A.15 - Board of review.

Section 103A.16 - Board of review — appeal.

Section 103A.17 - Board of review — procedure.

Section 103A.18 - Court proceedings.

Section 103A.19 - Administration and enforcement.

Section 103A.20 - Permits — duty to issue.

Section 103A.21 - Penalty.

Section 103A.22 - Construction of statute.

Section 103A.23 - Fees.

Section 103A.25 - Prior resolutions.

Section 103A.26 - Manufactured or mobile home installers certification — violation — civil penalty.

Section 103A.27 - Commission on energy efficiency standards and practices.

Section 103A.30 - Approved tiedown system — provided at sale — installation.

Section 103A.31 - Installer compliance and certification.

Section 103A.32 - Compliance.

Section 103A.33 - Listing and form of certification of approved systems provided.

Section 103A.41 - State historic building code.

Section 103A.42 - Designation of qualified historic buildings and structures.

Section 103A.43 - Application of state historic building code as alternative.

Section 103A.45 - State historical society board — duties.

Section 103A.51 - Definitions.

Section 103A.52 - Manufactured or mobile home retailer license — procedure.

Section 103A.53 - License application and fees.

Section 103A.54 - Fees.

Section 103A.55 - Revocation, suspension, and denial of license.

Section 103A.56 - Rules.

Section 103A.57 - Unlawful practice — criminal penalty.

Section 103A.58 - Manufactured home, mobile home, or modular home retail installment contract — finance charge.

Section 103A.59 - Manufactured or mobile home installers certification — violation — civil penalty.

Section 103A.60 - Approved tiedown system — provided at sale — installation.

Section 103A.61 - Installer compliance and certification.

Section 103A.62 - Listing and form of certification of approved systems provided.

Section 103A.63 - Compliance.

Section 103A.71 - Residential contractors.