A defect must be remedied within thirty days of receipt of the written notification of the warranty claim, unless additional time is granted by the board. Defects which constitute an imminent safety hazard to life and health must be remedied within five working days of receipt of the written notification of the warranty claim. An imminent safety hazard to life and health includes, but is not limited to:
(1) inadequate heating in freezing weather;
(2) failure of sanitary facilities;
(3) electrical shock;
(4) leaking gas; or
(5) major structural failure.
The board may suspend this five-day time period in the event of widespread defects or damage resulting from adverse weather conditions or other natural catastrophes.
HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1989 Act No. 128, Section 1; 1976 Code Section 40-29-180.
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.