75-1228. Same; unlawful sales acts; approval of tie downs or ground anchors by secretary; submission of data and information; standards; rules and regulations. (a) From and after July 1, 1975, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale in this state any tie down or ground anchor of a type which has not been approved by the secretary.
(b) Every manufacturer of ground anchors designed to be used on any mobile home shall submit to the secretary for approval each type of ground anchor intended for sale or distribution in this state, together with the following data with respect thereto:
(1) Detailed drawings and specifications of each type of ground anchor, showing model identification, dimensions, types of welds or fastenings, materials used in its construction and the method of securing the tie down;
(2) Test data regarding the destructibility of each ground anchor model, which has been prepared and certified by a recognized independent testing laboratory, demonstrating the capability of such ground anchor to withstand a force of not less than four thousand seven hundred fifty (4,750) pounds without failure, with strap or cable connected to the anchor head connecting device; and
(3) Information as to the types of soil the anchor is certified to be installed in, and instructions as to the method of installation.
(c) Every manufacturer of tie downs designed to be used on any mobile home which is not equipped with tie downs by the manufacturer shall submit to the secretary for approval each type of tie down intended for sale or distribution in this state, together with such supportive data as the secretary may require pursuant to duly adopted rules and regulations. Each tie down shall comply with the standards applicable thereto, as adopted by K.S.A. 75-1220, and in any rules and regulations adopted by the secretary pursuant thereto.
History: L. 1974, ch. 375, § 3; L. 1978, ch. 336, § 17; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees
Article 12 - Architectural Services
75-1202b Same; transfer of powers, duties and functions; preservation of orders and directives.
75-1214 Same; rent, lease, sell or distribute.
75-1216 Alteration of unit prohibited.
75-1218 Exemption from construction codes of municipality or local government; zoning.
75-1220 Adoption of standards.
75-1221 Warranty by manufacturer; terms.
75-1227 Securing certain mobile homes to ground by devices approved by secretary; exceptions.
75-1229 Same; inspections; notice of determination; visibility of model number.
75-1230 Same; placement of approved tie downs; roof protectors; over-the-top tie downs.
75-1231 Same; foundations for piers; construction of piers; requirements.
75-1232 Same; unlawful acts; penalty.
75-1233 Same; certain cities exempt from act, when; certification.
75-1234 Same; rules and regulations.
75-1255 Written project description; basis for development; no alteration without approval.
75-1256 Negotiating committee access to data on firms; selection of firm.
75-1260 Construction administration duties of project architect, engineer or land surveyor.
75-1266 Rules and regulations by secretary of administration.