(A) A manufactured home manufacturer warrants the following on each new manufactured home sold in the State for one year from the date of completion of installation of the manufactured home for the consumer:
(1) all structural elements, plumbing systems, heating, cooling, and fuel burning systems, electrical systems, and any other components included are manufactured and installed free from defect in material and workmanship;
(2) the manufactured home complies with this chapter and regulations promulgated under this chapter;
(3) all appliances and equipment installed in the manufactured home must be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year, unless a valid warranty from the manufacturer or dealer of the appliances and equipment is furnished warranting against defects in materials and workmanship to the consumer for at least one year from date of delivery;
(4) appropriate corrective action must be taken within a reasonable period of time after the warranty violation has been communicated to the manufactured home manufacturer by the department or by the consumer;
(5) the warranty may not be voided as long as the installation of the manufactured home conforms to the standards adopted in this chapter;
(6) repair work performed under the one-year warranty is warranted for at least ninety days or until the end of the original one-year warranty, whichever is later.
(B) A manufactured home retail dealer warrants the following on each new manufactured home sold in the State for one year from the date of completion of installation of the manufactured home for the consumer:
(1) all changes, additions, or alterations made to the manufactured home by the manufactured home retail dealer are free from defects in materials and workmanship and do not bring the manufactured home out of compliance with the standards and that all appliances and equipment installed by the manufactured home retail dealer are free from defects in materials and workmanship unless a valid written warranty from the manufacturer or dealer of the appliances and equipment is furnished to the consumer warranting against a defect in materials or workmanship for a period of time customary in the industry for a warranty for the particular appliance or equipment;
(2) appropriate corrective action must be taken within a reasonable time after the warranty violation has been communicated to the manufactured home retail dealer by the department or by the consumer;
(3) repair work on changes, additions, or alterations authorized by the manufactured home manufacturer must be warranted for at least ninety days or until the end of the original one-year warranty, whichever is later;
(4) installation performed by the dealer of the manufactured home must be performed in compliance with applicable federal or state law regulations or standards for the installation of manufactured homes and during the course of installation and transportation of the manufactured home by the manufactured home retail dealer, defects do not occur;
(5) alterations or modifications made by a manufactured home retail dealer without authorization of the manufactured home manufacturer relieve the manufactured home manufacturer of warranty responsibility as to the items altered or modified and any damage resulting from the alteration or modification.
(C) For twelve months after completion of the work a manufactured home contractor warrants:
(1) all installations are performed in accordance with applicable state or federal law, regulations, or standards for the installation of manufactured homes;
(2) all modifications, alterations, or repairs are performed in compliance with applicable state or federal law, regulations, or standards;
(3) his performance will not cause defects in the home.
(D) For twelve months after completion of the work a manufactured home installer warrants that:
(1) all installations are performed in compliance with applicable state or federal law, regulations, or standards for the installation of manufactured homes;
(2) his performance will not cause defects in the home.
(E) For at least ninety days after completion of the work a manufactured home repairer warrants that:
(1) all modifications, alterations, and repairs are performed in compliance with applicable state or federal law, regulations, or standards for the modification or repair of manufactured homes;
(2) his performance will not cause defects in the home.
(F) Appropriate corrective action must be taken within a reasonable period of time after the warranty violation has been communicated to the manufactured home manufacturer, retail dealer, contractor, installer, or repairer by the department or by the consumer.
HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1989 Act No. 128, Section 1; 1996 Act No. 301, Section 12; 1976 Code Section 40-29-170.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing
Section 40-29-5. Applicability of professional licensing statutes.
Section 40-29-10. Manufactured Housing Board; membership, duties and responsibilities.
Section 40-29-20. Definitions.
Section 40-29-30. License requirement; administrative penalty; appeal.
Section 40-29-50. Investigation of complaints and violations.
Section 40-29-60. Hearings before administrative hearing officer and board; penalties.
Section 40-29-70. Equitable remedies.
Section 40-29-80. Suspension, revocation, restriction, or denial of license.
Section 40-29-90. Jurisdiction of the board.
Section 40-29-95. Financial responsibility requirements.
Section 40-29-100. Sanctions and disciplinary action by the board.
Section 40-29-110. Grounds for denial of license.
Section 40-29-120. Prior criminal record of license applicant.
Section 40-29-130. Investigation; voluntary surrender of license.
Section 40-29-150. Costs of investigation and prosecution.
Section 40-29-160. Collection and enforcement of fines.
Section 40-29-170. Confidentiality of investigations, privilege, Freedom of Information Act.
Section 40-29-180. Violations threatening health or safety; criminal penalties.
Section 40-29-200. License expiration; applicant requirements for license.
Section 40-29-210. Examination; fees; training.
Section 40-29-220. Obtaining license after lapse or more than six months of inactivity.
Section 40-29-230. Surety bond; claims; release.
Section 40-29-250. Acts warranting consumer indemnity from security bond.
Section 40-29-260. Warranty requirements.
Section 40-29-270. Remedy of defects, imminent safety hazards.
Section 40-29-280. Moving exception to new home warranty, notice requirement.
Section 40-29-290. Board authority regarding Construction and Safety Standards Act.
Section 40-29-310. Board entry for purpose of inspection.
Section 40-29-325. Dealer license number required in certain advertisements.
Section 40-29-327. Authorized officials required in each location; licensure; notice.
Section 40-29-330. Policy and purpose to protect against hazards and provide safety.
Section 40-29-340. Manufactured homes to meet certain criteria and be certified.
Section 40-29-360. Energy efficient labeling.