C47 – Manufactured Housing Contractor

(a) A general manufactured housing contractor installs, alters, repairs or prepares for moving any type of manufactured housing as that term is defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code, including the accessory buildings or structures, and the foundations. A manufactured house does not include any recreational vehicle, commercial coach or factory built housing as that term is defined in Section 19971 of the Health and Safety Code.

(b) A general manufactured housing contractor may provide utility services on a single family individual site placement. Utility services mean the connection of gas, water, sewer and electrical utilities to the home.

Authority cited: Sections 7008 and 7059, Reference: Sections 7058 and 7059 (Business and Professions Code)

The General Manufactured Housing Contractor (C-47) Examination is divided into eight major sections. These sections are:

1. Below Ground Site Preparation (7%)

• Assess site and site conditions
• Make required site modifications

2. Above Ground Site Preparation (10%)

• Evaluate home placement conditions and requirements
• Plan and install foundation

3. Home Installation (29%)

• Complete planning, permitting, and inspection procedures
• Begin rough set
• Complete rough set

4. Finish Work on Installed Home (6%)

• Prepare for and make desired alterations

5. Auxiliary and Miscellaneous Installations (9%)

• Plan and prepare to install accessories
• Assemble and install accessories

6. Below House Repair, Remodeling, Renovation, Retrofitting (11%)

• Repair damage caused by settling or shifting of home or site
• Repair damage caused by wear, water, and utility delivery interruption

7. Structural Repair, Remodeling, Renovation, Retrofitting (15%)

• Repair utility systems and appliances
• Repair home and peripheral structures

8. Safety (13%)

• Plan for safe delivery of home to the site
• Use safety precautions during installation of home

*Percentages are approximate*

The following questions are typical of the types of items that are on the examination. The correct answer is highlighted.

1. In a mobilehome park, what is the MINIMUM distance allowed between any accessory building and a property line that does not border on a driveway?

1. 2 feet
2. 3 feet
3. 5 feet
4. 10 feet

2. Which of the following agencies must be contacted prior to making structural changes to a manufactured home?

1. City building department
2. County building department
3. Office of Safety and Health Administration
4. Department of Housing and Community Development

3. In a cabana, what is the MINIMUM aggregate window area required if a habitable room is 90 square feet?

1. 5 square feet
2. 9 square feet
3. 10 square feet
4. 18 square feet

*All questions are written and reviewed by licensed contractors who are actively working in the field*

Cal/OSHA Construction Safety Orders.

California Code of Regulations, Title 8,

Industrial Relations, Chapter 4, Subchapter 4,

Barclays Law Publishers,

P.O. Box 95767, Chicago, IL 60694.

(800) 888-3600

FAX (415) 732-8875

OR Building News, Inc.

1612 S. Clementine Street, Anaheim, CA 92802.

(888) 264-2665

INTERNET: ccr.oal.ca.gov/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll OR www.bni-books.com

Manufactured Homes – A Handbook for Local Government.

Department of Housing and Community Development,

8911 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95826.

(916) 255-2501

Manufactured Home Installation Training Manual.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD USER,

P.O. Box 6091, Rockville, MD 20849.

(800) 245-2691

FAX: (301) 519-5767.

INTERNET: www.huduser.org:80/publications/destech/install.html

Mobilehome Installation Guide.

Department of Housing and Community Development,

8911 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95826.

(916) 255-2501

California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Housing and Community Development.

Office of Administrative Hearings,

Department of General Services.

Barclays Law Publishers,

P. O. Box 3066, South San Francisco, CA 94083.

(415) 732-8800

FAX: (415) 732-8861.

INTERNET: www.bni-books.com OR www.calregs.com

Highlight and click on California Code of Regulations on the left of the screen and scroll down to TITLE 25 Housing and Community Development.

California Building Code.

International Conference of Building Officials,

5360 S. Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601.

(800) 284-4406 or (562) 699-0541

FAX: (888) 329-4226.

INTERNET: www.icbo.org

*Publisher information is current as of 6/02*