Modular Homes and Buildings - Additional Requirements
MODULAR BUILDING PERMITTING PROCESS IN ADDITION TO OTHER BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION STEPS
Prior to Permit Issue - Obtain:
- Building Application signed by Construction Supervisor (per 3508.l.l)
- Letter of Certification for the Installer (per 3508.l.l) may be CSL of record)
- Plot/foundation plan
- The applications and forms required for a Building Permit
- Manufacturer's plans with cover sheet bearing:
- Third party approval stamp
- Massachusetts architect or engineers seal or registration on every page and plan (2 sets)
- Massachusetts Building Code BBRS Stamp of Approval (cover sheet only)
- Plans for any site-built additions
- Manufacturer’s site installation or set manual (or approved drawings detailing EXACTLY how the building is to be attached to the foundation, supports, girders, and to other boxes)
Initial Inspections
- The usual site and foundation inspections plus:
- Modular "units", (upon arrival at the site) for BBRS labels and data plate as located on the approved plan and visual inspection for damage or obvious non-compliance with code.
- Initial placement attachments to be in compliance with the installation manual or approved connection drawings and an additional inspection for obvious damage or non-compliance with the code