**DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING**

## Housing - Federal Housing Commissioner BULLETIN NO. 

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#  TO: DIRECTORS, SINGLE FAMILY HOCs ISSUE DATE 

#  DIRECTORS, MULTIFAMILY HUBs

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#### REVIEW DATE

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##### SUBJECT: 1. Item Description 

2.  **Name and address**

> **of Manufacturer**
>
> This Structural Engineering Bulletin (SEB) should be filed with other
> SEBs and related Bulletins on materials or products as required by
> prescribed procedures.
>
> 1\. General:

This Bulletin sets forth specific requirements under the Technical
Suitability of Products Program for determining the eligibility of
housing to be constructed under HUD mortgage insurance, or other HUD
housing programs.

> 2\. Scope:
>
> This Bulletin applies only to the structural features of this method
> of construction. Final determination of eligibility is made by the
> appropriate HUD Field Office. Other factors considered by the Field
> Office will be valuation, location, architectural planning and appeal,
> mechanical equipment, thermal characteristics, and market acceptance.
> Consideration is also necessary to determine whether a specific
> property will qualify under the specific HUD program, when constructed
> according to the method outlined in this Bulletin, and where the
> structure is to be located.
>
> -2-
>
> In geographical areas subject to hurricanes, earthquakes, or other
> severe conditions affecting dwelling structures, the appropriate HUD
> Office shall require additional safeguards in proposed designs, when
> necessary.
>
> 3\. Minimum Property Standards (MPS):
>
> Compliance with HUD MPS will be determined by the HUD Field Office on
> the same basis as submissions involving conventional construction,
> except for the special features described in this Bulletin.
>
> 4\. Inspection:
>
> Field compliance inspections covering conventional items of
> construction and any special features covered in this Bulletin shall
> be made in accordance with prescribed procedures.
>
> The appropriate HUD Office shall furnish a copy of a HUD field
> inspection report to Headquarters, FHA Standards, Office of
> Manufactured Housing Programs, when there is:
>
> a\. Evidence of noncompliance with any portion of the system of
> construction described in this Bulletin.
>
> b\. Faulty shop fabrication, including significant surface defects.
>
> c\. Damage to shop fabricated items or materials due to improper
> transportation, storage, handling, or assembly.
>
> d\. Unsatisfactory field workmanship or performance of the product or
> system.
>
> e\. Any significant degradation or deterioration of the product or
> evidence of lack of durability or performance.
>
> Periodic plant inspections will be made by a HUD designated
> representative in accordance with prescribed procedures. Factory
> inspection reports shall be submitted to HUD Headquarters, upon
> request.
>
> 5\. Certification:
>
> The company named in this Bulletin shall furnish the builder with a
> written certification stating that the product has been manufactured
> in compliance with the HUD Minimum Property Standards, except as
> modified by this Bulletin. The builder shall endorse the certification
> with a statement that the product has been erected in compliance with
> HUD MPS, except as modified by this Bulletin, and that the
> manufacturer\'s certification does not relieve the builder, in any
> way, of responsibility under the terms of the Builder\'s Warranty
> required by the National Housing Act, or under any provisions
> applicable to any other housing program. This certification shall be
> furnished to the HUD Field Office upon completion of the property.
>
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>
> [OUTLINE DESCRIPTION, CATEGORY I CONSTRUCTION]{.underline}:
>
> [GENERAL]{.underline}:
>
> Completely shop fabricated wood frame modular dwelling units, from 12,
> 12.5, 13 and 14 feet wide and up to 60 feet in length, are furnished
> in this method of construction. Units are factory finished on both the
> interior and the exterior. Units are transported to the building site,
> where they are set on conventional foundations and joined together.
>
> Construction is basically of conventional wood framing which may
> include various types of interior and exterior finish materials. All
> materials and methods of installation shall be in accordance with HUD
> Minimum Property Standards, Use of Materials Bulletins (UM) and
> Materials Releases (MR), except as may be specifically noted herein.
> Plumbing, heating and electrical systems are shop installed and field
> connected.
>
> This Bulletin is based on a structural review of the Two-and
> Three-Bedroom models of the New England Homes, Inc. (the
> Manufacturer), but may be considered applicable to all structurally
> similar units of this company. Foundation design and nonstructural
> items (such as architectural, plumbing, heating and electrical
> features) are not covered by this Bulletin.
>
> [SPECIFICATIONS]{.underline}:
>
> Form HUD-92005,\" Description of Materials\" specifying only the
> structurally related items (Nos. 1 to 12, 14, 26 and 27), as
> originally submitted for technical suitability determination,
> describes the materials that shall be used in construction of housing
> units under this system of construction. Form HUD-92005, furnished
> with each application for use under HUD housing programs, shall
> include as a minimum the same structural materials.
>
> [DRAWINGS]{.underline}:
>
> The following drawings by New England Homes, Inc., shall be considered
> an integral part of this Bulletin:
>
> [Drawing No.]{.underline} [Date]{.underline} [Release
> Code]{.underline} [Description]{.underline}
>
> E 1988 (88.2) Elevations Cover Sheet
>
> E.01.RA 1988 (88.1) Ranch Style Elevation
>
> E.01.RR 1988 (88.1) Raised Ranch Style Elevation
>
> E.01.CA 1988 (88.2) Cape Style Elevation
>
> E.01.FF 1988 (88.1) Flush Front Style Colonial Elevation
>
> [Drawing No.]{.underline} [Date]{.underline} [Release
> Code]{.underline} [Description]{.underline}
>
> S 2000 2000.0 Sections Cover Sheet
>
> S1228D 2000 2000.0 28\' Wide Ranch, 6/12P Roof
>
> S2228D 2000 2000.0 28\' Wide Raised Ranch, 6/12P Roof
>
> S4428D 2000 2000.0 28\' Wide Flush Front Colonial, 6/12P Roof
>
> S7228D 2000 2000.0 28\' Wide Cape, 12/12P Roof
>
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>
> [Drawing No.]{.underline} [Date]{.underline} [Release
> Code]{.underline} [Description]{.underline}
>
> F 1988 (88.2) Foundations Cover Sheet
>
> F.01 1988 (88.0) Typical Foundation
>
> F.02 1988 (88.0) Foundation Details
>
> C4 2000 2000.0 Stair Components Cover Sheet
>
> C4122811 2000 2000.0 28\' Wide Ranch Stair, 8-1/4\"R./9\"T
>
> C47228A 2000 2000.0 28\' Wide Cape Stair, 8-1/4\"R./9\"T
>
> C44428A 2000 2000.0 28\' Wide Colonial Stair, 8-1/4\"R./9\"T
>
> C42228C 2000 2000.0 28\' Wide Split Entry Stair, 8-1/4\"R./9\"T
>
> C5 1988 (88.4) Floor Systems Cover Sheet
>
> C5.01 1988 (88.3) First Floor Deck Framing
>
> C5.02 1988 (88.2) Second Floor Deck Framing
>
> C6 1988 (88.3) Wall Systems Cover Sheet
>
> C6.01.01 1988 (88.1) Front & Rear Wall Framing Layouts
>
> C6.02.01 1988 (88.1) Marriage Wall Framing Layouts
>
> C6.03.01 1988 (88.1) Gable Endwall Framing Layouts
>
> C6.04.01 1988 (88.1) Stubwall Framing Layouts
>
> C6.05.01 1988 (88.1) Interior Partition Framing Layouts
>
> C7 1988 (88.3) Ceiling Systems Cover Sheet
>
> C7.01 1988 (88.2) Ceiling Framing Layout
>
> C7.02 1988 (88.2) Combination Second Floor/Ceiling Layout
>
> R 1988 (88.6) Roof Systems Cover Sheet
>
> R0.01.01 1988 (88.0) Roof Details
>
> R0.01.02 1988 (88.0) Roof Details
>
> R4.44.89 1991 (91.1) 14\' Wide 12/12P Pinned Rafter
>
> R4.44.46 1998 (98.0) 14\' Wide 6/12P Truss
>
> A 1988 (88.5) Schedules Cover Sheet
>
> A1.01 1988 (88.3) Framing Schedules and Details
>
> A1.02 1988 (88.1) Framing Schedules and Information
>
> A2.01 1988 (88.2) Exterior Wall Header Schedule and Details
>
> A2.02 1988 (88.3) Marriage Wall Header Schedule and Details
>
> A2.03 1999 (99.0) Jack Stud Quantity Charts
>
> A9.01 1988 (88.3) Fastening Schedule
>
> A9.02 1988 (88.2) Sheathing, Gypsum Board and Miscellaneous Fastening
>
> The Builder shall submit construction drawings to the HUD Office with
> each application under HUD housing programs, which shall include the
> same or similar structural features as shown on the drawings listed
> above. Copies of these listed drawings shall also be furnished to the
> HUD Office by the Builder upon request.
>
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>
> [DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:]{.underline}
>
> [Design Loads]{.underline}: The method described in this Bulletin is
> based on maximum design loads of 40 psf for snow, Seismic Zone 2 and a
> Basic Wind Speed of 80 mph and Exposure C (American Society of Civil
> Engineers Standard 7-88). The Builder shall submit structural
> calculations to the local HUD Office if housing units are to be
> located in geographical areas where these conditions are exceeded.
>
> [Framing of Loadbearing Walls]{.underline}: Wood-to-wood connections
> shall be provided between bearing walls and roof-ceiling or floor
> construction. Floor covering, including carpeting and vinyl tile,
> shall not be continued under loadbearing walls.
>
> [Roof Construction]{.underline}: Trussed rafters shall be designed and
> constructed in accordance with ANSI/TPI 1-1995 Standard (American
> National Standards Institute and Truss Plate Institute),\" Design
> Specification for Metal Plate Connected Wood Construction.\"
>
> [MANUFACTURING PLANT]{.underline}:
>
> Housing units covered under this Bulletin will be produced in the
> following plant:
>
> New England Homes, Inc.
>
> 270 Ocean Road
>
> Greenland, NH 03840
>
> Tel.: (603) 436-8830
>
> The State of New Hampshire will inspect this plant in accordance with
> their prescribed procedures.
>
> [QUALITY CONTROL]{.underline}:
>
> The State of New Hampshire in whose jurisdiction the manufacturing
> plant is located reviews and approves plant fabrication procedures and
> quality control program. The quality control program includes field
> erection and supervision by New England Homes, Inc.
>
> [RECORD OF PROPERTIES]{.underline}:
>
> The manufacturer shall provide a list of the first ten properties in
> which the component or system described in this Bulletin is used. The
> list shall include the complete address, or description of location,
> and approximate date of installation or erection. Failure of the
> manufacturer to provide HUD with above information may result in
> cancellation of this Bulletin.
>
> [NOTICE OF CHANGES:]{.underline}
>
> The manufacturer shall inform HUD in advance of changes in production
> facilities, transportation, field erection procedures, design, or
> materials used in the product. Further, the manufacturer must inform
> HUD of any revision to corporate structure, change of address or
> change in name or affiliation of the prime manufacturer. Failure to
> notify HUD of any of the above changes may result in cancellation of
> this Bulletin.
>
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>
> [EVALUATION]{.underline}:
>
> This SEB shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of
> initial issuance or most recent renewal or revision, whichever is
> later. The holder of this SEB shall apply for a renewal or revision 90
> days prior to the Review Date printed on this SEB. Submittals for
> renewal or revision shall be sent to:
>
> U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
>
> FHA Standards, Office of Manufactured Housing Programs
>
> 451 7^th^ Street, SW, Room 9169
>
> Washington, DC 20410-8000
>
> Appropriate User Fee shall be sent to:
>
> U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
>
> Miscellaneous Income -- Technical Suitability of Products Fees
>
> Bank of America
>
> P. O. Box 198762
>
> Atlanta, GA 30384-8762
>
> The holder of this SEB may apply for revision at any time prior to the
> Review Date. Minor revisions may be in the form of a supplement.
>
> If the Department determines that a proposed renewal or supplement
> constitutes a revision, the appropriate User Fee for a revision will
> need to be submitted in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations 24
> CFR 200.934, \"User Fee System for the Technical Suitability of
> Products Program,\" and current User Fee Schedule.
>
> [CANCELLATION]{.underline}:
>
> Failure to apply for a renewal or revision shall constitute a basis
> for cancellation of the SEB. HUD will notify the manufacturer or
> producer that the SEB may be canceled when:
>
> 1\. conditions under which the document was issued have changed so as
> to affect production of, or to compromise the integrity of the
> accepted material, product, or system,
>
> 2\. the manufacturer has changed its organizational form without
> notifying HUD, or
>
> 3\. the manufacturer has not complied with responsibilities it assumed
> as a condition of HUD\'s acceptance.
>
> However, before cancellation, HUD will give the manufacturer a written
> notice, of the specific reasons for cancellation, and the opportunity
> to present views on why the SEB should not be canceled. No refund of
> fees will be made on a canceled document.
>
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>
> This Structural Engineering Bulletin is issued solely for the
> captioned firm and is not transferable to any person or successor
> entity.
>
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