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VA Code § 36-72 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4 - Industrialized Building Safety Law|§ 36-72. Declaration of policy

Industrialized building units and mobile homes, because of the manner of their construction, assembly, and use and that of their systems, components, and appliances, including heating, plumbing, and electrical systems, like other finished products having concealed vital parts, may present hazards to the health, life, and safety of persons and to the safety of property unless properly designed and manufactured. In the sale or rental of industrialized building units and mobile homes, there is also the possibility of defects not readily ascertainable when inspected by purchasers or users or by the local building official. It is the policy and purpose of the Commonwealth to provide protection to the public against those possible hazards and to promote sound building construction, and for that purpose to forbid the sale, rental, or use of new industrialized building units and mobile homes that are not so constructed as to provide reasonable safety and protection to their owners and users and involve reasonably sound building practices. It is further the policy of the Commonwealth to minimize the unique problems presented by a lack of uniform standards and inspection procedures affecting the mass production of housing and to hereby declare its intention to (i) encourage the reduction of construction costs and (ii) make housing more feasible for all residents of the Commonwealth.1970, c. 305; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 103; 1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-73 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4 - Industrialized Building Safety Law|§ 36-73. Authority of Board to promulgate rules and regulations

The Board shall from time to time promulgate rules and regulations prescribing standards to be complied with in industrialized buildings for protection against the hazards thereof to safety of life, health and property and prescribing procedures for the administration, enforcement and maintenance of such rules and regulations. The standards shall be reasonable and appropriate to the objectives of this law and within the guiding principles prescribed by the General Assembly in this law and in any other law in pari materia. The standards shall not be applied to manufactured homes defined in § 36-85.3.In making rules and regulations, the Board shall have due regard for generally accepted safety standards as recommended by nationally recognized organizations, including but not limited to the International Code Council and the National Fire Protection Association.Where practical, the rules and regulations shall be stated in terms of required levels of performance, so as to facilitate the prompt acceptance of new building materials and methods. Where generally recognized standards of performance are not available, the rules and regulations of the Board shall provide for acceptance of materials and methods whose performance has been found by the Department, on the basis of reliable test and evaluation data presented by the proponent, to be substantially equal in safety to those specified.Code 1950, § 12-71; 1970, c. 305; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 103; 1977, c. 613; 1986, c. 37; 2010, c. 77.
VA Code § 36-74 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4 - Industrialized Building Safety Law|§ 36-74. Notice and hearing on rules and regulations

The Board shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) when adopting, amending or repealing any rules or regulations under this law.Code 1950, § 12-72; 1970, c. 305; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 103; 1977, c. 613; 1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-75 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4 - Industrialized Building Safety Law|§ 36-75. Amendment, etc., and annual review of rules and regulations

The Board may modify, amend or repeal any rules or regulations as the public interest requires.The Administrator shall make an annual review of the rules and regulations, considering the housing needs and supply in the Commonwealth and factors that tend to impede or might improve the availability of housing for all citizens of the Commonwealth and shall recommend to the Board such modifications, amendments or repeal as deemed necessary.Code 1950, § 12-73; 1970, c. 305; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 103; 1975, c. 250; 1977, c. 613; 1979, c. 489; 1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-76 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4 - Industrialized Building Safety Law|§ 36-76. Printing and distribution of rules and regulations

The Administrator shall have printed from time to time, and keep in pamphlet form, all rules and regulations prescribing standards for industrialized buildings. Such pamphlets shall be furnished upon request to members of the public.Code 1950, § 12-74; 1970, c. 305; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 103; 1977, c. 613; 1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-77 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4 - Industrialized Building Safety Law|§ 36-77. Rules and regulations to be kept in office of Administrator

A true copy of all rules and regulations adopted and in force shall be kept in the office of the Administrator, accessible to the public.Code 1950, § 12-75; 1970, c. 305; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 103; 1977, c. 613; 1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-78 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4 - Industrialized Building Safety Law|§ 36-78. Effective date and application of rules and regulations

No rules or regulations shall be made effective earlier than twelve months after June 26, 1970. No person, firm or corporation shall offer for sale or rental or sell or rent any industrialized buildings which have been constructed after the effective date of such rule or regulation unless it conforms with said rules and regulations. Any industrialized building constructed before the effective date of these regulations shall remain subject to the ordinances, laws or regulations in effect at the time such industrialized building was constructed, but nothing in this chapter shall prevent the enactment or adoption of additional requirements where necessary to provide for adequate safety of life, health and property.Code 1950, § 12-76; 1970, c. 305; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 103; 1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-79 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4 - Industrialized Building Safety Law|§ 36-79. Effect of label of compliance assurance agency

Any industrialized building shall be deemed to comply with the standards of the Board when bearing the label of a compliance assurance agency.Code 1950, § 12-77; 1970, c. 305; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 103; 1977, c. 613; 1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-80 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4 - Industrialized Building Safety Law|§ 36-80. Modifications to rules and regulations

The Administrator shall have the power upon appeal in specific cases to authorize modifications to the rules and regulations to permit certain specified alternatives where the objectives of this law can be fulfilled by such other means.Code 1950, § 12-78; 1970, c. 305; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 103; 1977, c. 613; 1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-81 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4 - Industrialized Building Safety Law|§ 36-81. Application of local ordinances; enforcement of chapter by local authorities

Registered industrialized buildings shall be acceptable in all localities as meeting the requirements of this law, which shall supersede the building codes and regulations of the counties, municipalities and state agencies. The local building official is authorized to and shall determine that any unregistered industrialized building shall comply with the provisions of this law. Local requirements affecting industrialized buildings, including zoning, utility connections, preparation of the site, and maintenance of the unit, shall remain in full force and effect. All local building officials are authorized to and shall enforce the provisions of this law, and the rules and regulations made in pursuance thereof.Code 1950, § 12-79; 1970, c. 305; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 103; 1977, c. 613; 1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-82 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4 - Industrialized Building Safety Law|§ 36-82. Right of entry and examination by Administrator; notice of violation

The Administrator shall have the right, at all reasonable hours, to enter into any industrialized building upon permission of any person who has authority or shares the use, access and control over the building, or upon request of local officials having jurisdiction, for examination as to compliance with the rules and regulations of the Board. Whenever the Administrator shall find any violation of the rules and regulations of the Board, he shall order the person responsible therefor to bring the building into compliance, within a reasonable time, to be fixed in the order.Code 1950, § 12-80; 1970, c. 305; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 103; 1977, c. 613; 1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-82.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4 - Industrialized Building Safety Law|§ 36-82.1. Appeals

Any person aggrieved by the Department's application of the rules and regulations of the Industrialized Building Safety Law shall be heard by the State Building Code Technical Review Board established by § 36-108. The Technical Review Board shall have the power and duty to render its decision in any such appeal, which decision shall be final if no further appeal is made.1986, c. 37; 2010, c. 77.
VA Code § 36-83 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4 - Industrialized Building Safety Law|§ 36-83. Violation a Class 1 misdemeanor; penalty

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, on or after June 26, 1970, to violate any provisions of this law or the rules and regulations made pursuant hereto. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this law, or the rules and regulations made hereunder, shall be deemed guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.Code 1950, § 12-81; 1970, c. 305; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 103; 1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-84 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4 - Industrialized Building Safety Law|§ 36-84. Clerical assistants to Administrator; equipment, supplies and quarters

The Administrator may employ such permanent or temporary, clerical, technical and other assistants as is found necessary or advisable for the proper administration of this law, and may fix their compensation and may likewise purchase equipment and supplies deemed necessary.Code 1950, § 12-82; 1970, c. 305; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 103; 1977, c. 613; 1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-85 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4 - Industrialized Building Safety Law|§ 36-85. Fee for registration seal; use of proceeds

The Board, by rule and regulation, shall establish a fee for each approved registration seal. The proceeds from the sale of such seals shall be used to pay the costs incurred by the Department in the administration of this law.Code 1950, § 12-83; 1970, c. 305; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 103; 1977, c. 613; 1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-85.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4 - Industrialized Building Safety Law|§ 36-85.1. Refund of fee paid for registration seal

Any person or corporation having paid the fee for an approved registration seal which it will not use may, unless and except as otherwise specifically provided, within one year from the date of the payment of any such fee, apply to the Administrator for a refund, in whole or in part, of the fee paid; provided that no payment shall be recovered unless the approved registration seal is returned, unused and in good condition, to the Administrator. Such application shall be by notarized letter.1980, c. 97; 1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-85.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4.1 - Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Law|§ 36-85.2. Short title

The short title of the law embraced in this chapter is the Virginia Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Law.1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-85.4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4.1 - Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Law|§ 36-85.4. Applicability of chapter

This chapter shall apply to any manufactured home constructed on or after July 1, 1986, or constructed on or after June 15, 1976, and formerly subject to the Federal Act or the Industrialized Building Unit and Mobile Home Safety Law (§ 36-70 et seq.).1986, c. 37; 2020, c. 29.
VA Code § 36-85.5 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4.1 - Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Law|§ 36-85.5. Enforcement

The Department of Housing and Community Development is designated as the agency of this State Administrative Agency plan approved by HUD. The Administrator is authorized to perform the following functions:1. Enforce the Federal Standards with respect to all manufactured homes manufactured in Virginia;2. Assure that no state or local standard conflicts with those Federal Standards governing manufactured housing construction and performance;3. Enter and inspect factories, warehouses, or establishments in which manufactured homes are manufactured, stored, or offered for sale as may be required;4. Seek enforcement of the civil and criminal penalties established by § 36-85.12 of this law;5. Carry out the notification and correction procedures specified in the Federal Regulations, including holding such hearings and making such determinations as may be necessary and requiring manufacturers in the Commonwealth to provide such notifications and corrections as may be required by the Federal Regulations;6. Employ such qualified personnel as may be necessary to carry out the approved plan for enforcement and otherwise administer this law;7. Require manufacturers, distributors, and dealers in the Commonwealth to make reports to the Secretary in the same manner and to the same extent as if such plan were not in effect;8. Participate, advise, assist, and cooperate with other state, federal, public, and private agencies in carrying out the approved plan for enforcement;9. Provide for participation by the SAA in any interstate monitoring activities which may be carried out on behalf of HUD;10. Receive consumer complaints and take such actions on the complaints as may be required by the Federal Regulations;11. Give satisfactory assurance to HUD that the SAA has and will have the legal authority necessary for enforcement of the Federal Standards;12. Take such other actions as may be necessary to comply with Federal Regulations and Standards referenced in this law.1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-85.6 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4.1 - Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Law|§ 36-85.6. Federal Standards and Regulations

The Federal Standards shall be the sole standard applicable regarding design, construction, or safety of any manufactured home as defined by this law. The Administrator shall accept manufactured home plan approvals from state or private agencies authorized by HUD to conduct plan reviews and approvals. The Administrator shall accept certifications of compliance with the Federal Standards for homes manufactured in other states when such certifications are made according to Federal Regulations.1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-85.7 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4.1 - Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Law|§ 36-85.7. Authority of Board to adopt rules and regulations

The Board shall from time to time adopt, amend, or repeal such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement this law in compliance with the Federal Act and the Federal Standards and Regulations enacted by HUD.1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-85.8 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4.1 - Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Law|§ 36-85.8. Notice and hearing on rules and regulations

The Board shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) when adopting, amending, or repealing any rules and regulations under this law.1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-85.9 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4.1 - Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Law|§ 36-85.9. Printing and distribution of rules and regulations

The Administrator shall have printed and keep in pamphlet form all rules and regulations prescribing the implementation and enforcement of this law. Such pamphlets shall be furnished to members of the public upon request.1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-85.10 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4.1 - Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Law|§ 36-85.10. Rules and regulations to be kept in office of Department

A true copy of all rules and regulations adopted and in force shall be kept in the office of the Department, accessible to the public.1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-85.11 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4.1 - Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Law|§ 36-85.11. Application of local ordinances; enforcement of chapter by local authorities

Manufactured homes displaying the certification label as prescribed by the Federal Standards shall be accepted in all localities as meeting the requirements of this law, which shall supersede the building codes of the counties, municipalities and state agencies. Local zoning ordinances and other land use controls that do not affect the manner of construction or installation of manufactured homes shall remain in full force and effect. Site preparation, utility connections, skirting installation, and maintenance of the manufactured home shall meet the requirements of the Uniform Statewide Building Code (§ 36-97 et seq.).Notwithstanding the above, structures meeting the definition of "manufactured home" set forth in § 36-85.3 shall be defined in local zoning ordinances as "manufactured homes." The term "manufactured home" shall be defined in local zoning ordinances solely as it is defined in § 36-85.3.All local building officials are authorized to and shall enforce the regulations adopted by the Board in accordance with this law.1986, c. 37; 1988, c. 410; 1990, c. 593.
VA Code § 36-85.12 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4.1 - Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Law|§ 36-85.12. Violation; civil and criminal penalties

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, to violate any provisions of this law, the rules and regulations enacted under authority of this law, or the Federal Law and Regulations. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of said laws, rules and regulations, or any final order issued thereunder, shall be liable for civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each violation. Each violation shall constitute a separate violation with respect to each manufactured home or with respect to each failure or refusal to allow or to perform an act required by the legislation or regulations. The maximum civil penalty may not exceed one million dollars for any related series of violations occurring within one year from the date of the first violation.An individual or a director, officer, or agent of a corporation who knowingly and willfully violates Section 610 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act in a manner which threatens the health or safety of any purchaser shall be deemed guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and upon conviction fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-85.13 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4.1 - Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Law|§ 36-85.13. Staff, equipment or supplies

The Administrator may employ permanent or temporary technical, clerical and other assistants as is necessary or advisable for the proper administration of this law. The Administrator may purchase equipment and supplies deemed necessary for the staff.1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-85.14 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4.1 - Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Law|§ 36-85.14. Fees

The Board may establish inspection fees to be paid by manufacturers to cover the costs of monitoring inspections. Such fees shall be in the amount and manner as set out in the Federal Regulations. The SAA shall participate in the fee distribution program established by HUD and is authorized to enter into and execute a Cooperative Agreement with HUD for such participation.1986, c. 37.
VA Code § 36-85.16:1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4.2 - Manufactured Housing Licensing and Transaction Recovery Fund Law|§ 36-85.16:1. Certified mail; subsequent mail or notices may be sent by regular mail

Whenever in this chapter the Board, the Director, or the Department is required to send any mail or notice by certified mail and such mail or notice is sent certified mail, return receipt requested, then any subsequent, identical mail or notice that is sent by the Board, the Director, or the Department may be sent by regular mail.2011, c. 566.
VA Code § 36-85.17 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4.2 - Manufactured Housing Licensing and Transaction Recovery Fund Law|§ 36-85.17. Manufactured Housing Board created; membership

A. There is hereby created the Virginia Manufactured Housing Board within the Department of Housing and Community Development. The Board shall be composed of nine members, eight of whom shall be nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the General Assembly and one of whom shall be the Director, who shall serve ex officio. The appointed members shall include two manufactured home manufacturers, two manufactured home dealers, and four members representing the public who have knowledge of the industry.B. The Board shall elect from its members a chairman and a vice-chairman for terms of two years. The members of the Board shall serve for terms of four years. In the event of any vacancy, the Governor shall appoint a replacement to serve the unexpired term. The ex officio member shall serve a term coincident with his term of office. Meetings shall be held at the call of the chairman or whenever two members so request.C. No member of the Board shall participate in any proceeding before the Board involving that member's own business.1991, c. 555; 1992, c. 223; 1995, c. 33; 2016, c. 331.
VA Code § 36-85.18 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 4.2 - Manufactured Housing Licensing and Transaction Recovery Fund Law|§ 36-85.18. Powers and duties of Manufactured Housing Board

The Virginia Manufactured Housing Board shall have the following powers and duties:1. To issue licenses to manufacturers, dealers, brokers, and salespersons;2. To require that an adequate recovery fund be established for all regulants;3. To receive and resolve complaints from buyers of manufactured homes and from persons in the manufactured housing industry;4. To promulgate regulations in accordance with the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including but not limited to the licensure of manufactured home brokers, dealers, manufacturers, and salespersons and the relicensure of manufactured home brokers, dealers, manufacturers, or salespersons after license revocation or nonrenewal;5. To make case decisions in accordance with the Administrative Process Act as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter; and6. To levy and collect fees that are sufficient to cover the expenses for the administration of this chapter by the Board and the Department. Such fees may be levied and collected on a per unit sold basis, a percentage basis, an annual per dealer basis, or a combination thereof.1991, c. 555; 1992, c. 223; 1994, c. 671; 2008, c. 350.