Section 19-7-3.03.5.13 - Data PlatesA. The approved construction inspection agency of modular homes shall permanently attach, in a visible location as shown on the modular home, a data plate to each modular home or component accepted as having been manufactured in accordance with the Standards defined herein. The data plate shall contain the following information:1. The manufacturer's name and address;2. The serial number of the unit or component;3. The label serial number;4. The date of manufacture;5. The name of the manufacturer and the model designation of each major factory installed appliance;6. The title and edition of each applicable nationally recognized code with which the unit or component complies. Compliance with each applicable nationally cognized code shall be verified by the Mississippi architect or engineer's signature and seal; and7. Snow, wind, seismic, and other live loads as required in Chapter 3 of the IRC;B. The data plate(s) shall be attached to the modular building unit or component in the vicinity of the electrical distribution panel, or in some other location where it will be readily accessible for inspection. The data plate contains all relevant information regarding construction standards as they may be revised or amended.C. If, in the opinion of the Division, the shape or size of a component is such that a data plate cannot be attached to it permanently, the information required by this Regulation may be placed as follows:1. In a manual, enclosed with the component, if such information will be needed by future occupants of the building; or2. On the shipping container in which the component is shipped, if such information will not be needed by future occupants of the building.3. However, if life safety is affected, the item in question shall be plainly designated.D. The Division will supply data plates to approved construction inspection agencies upon request. Each data plate will bear the following statement: "This unit has been constructed in compliance with the International Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council, Birmingham, AL, as required by "The Uniform Standards Code For Factory-Built Homes Law" (Modular Homes), Mississippi Code Ann., Section 75-49-1, etseq.
E. If the approved construction inspection agency determines that a manufacturer's record of compliance is such that the agency need not maintain an inspector in the plant at all times, such agency may entrust data plates to the custody of one or more employees of the manufacturer. Such employees shall not be given custody of more data plates than are necessary to accommodate the manufacturer's anticipated production for one month. If the conditions of such custody are violated, the approved construction inspection agency shall immediately regain possession of all data plates that have not been attached to modular homes or components. The approved construction inspection agency shall take such further action with respect to units or components already labeled, and with respect to future labeling, as the agency may deem necessary to assure compliance with this Regulation.F. The approved construction inspection agency and, if entrusted with labels as provided in paragraph (e) above, the manufacturer shall keep permanent records of the handling of all data plates. A copy of such records shall be sent to the Division upon request. The records shall specify at least the following information:1. The number of data plates attached to modular homes or components;2. The identity of each unit or component to which a data plate has been attached and the serial number of such data plate, including, but not limited to, the serial number for the unit/component and the data therefor;3. The disposition of any damaged or rejected data plates; and4. The location and custody of all unused data plates.19 Miss. Code. R. 7-3.03.5.13
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-49-5 (Supp. 2013).