Chapter
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Appraisal and Property Requirements Page
1-09d
1.All
foundation systems, new and existing, must meet the guidelines published in the
Permanent
Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing,
(HUD-7584),
dated September 1996. A certification attesting to compliance with this handbook
must be obtained from a licensed professional engineer and included in the insuring
file. This procedure does not apply when the current FHA borrower refinances their
loan. It is applicable for all re-sales. 2.
HUD Handbook 4145.1,
Rev-2, Section 3-4. C. "Criteria for Existing Properties", dated
Feb. 1990 states: "The foundation design information in HUD
Handbook 4930.3G, Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing, Appendices
A, B and C, may be used to verify the design of the existing system. Provide a
licensed professional engineer's certification to verify compliance with the handbook
guidelines and with the requirements set forth in paragraph 3-4.B." Note: HUD
Handbook 4930.3G was replaced by as HUD-7584,
Permanent Foundation Guide for Manufactured Housing. 3.
Permanent
Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing (PFGMH). This guide as well as
software can be ordered by calling (800) 245-2691 or from HUDuser.
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