Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 272
Section 101.75 - Inspections, insignia and alterations(1) INSPECTIONS AND COMPLIANCE. Manufacturers of modular homes shall contract with a certified independent inspection agency or the department to conduct in-plant inspections and certify compliance with this subchapter. Manufacturers shall reimburse the independent inspection agency in accordance with the terms of the contract or reimburse the department in accordance with fees established under s. 101.73(12). All inspections shall be performed by persons certified by the department.(2) DISPLAY OF INSIGNIA REQUIRED. All modular homes manufactured, sold for initial use or installed within this state shall display, in a manner determined by the department, the insignia issued or recognized under ss. 101.73(7) and 101.74(7). All modular homes bearing such insignia shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of all building ordinances and regulations of any local government except those related to zoning and siting requisites including but not limited to building setback, side and rear yard requirements and property line requirements.(3) DEPARTMENT APPROVAL OF ALTERATIONS. No person shall alter an approved modular home in any way prior to or during installation without the approval of the department.(4) COUNTERFEIT INSIGNIA. No person may falsely or fraudulently make, forge, alter or counterfeit any insignia issued or recognized under ss. 101.73(7) and 101.74(7).