Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 489 - Mobile Homes and Similar Vehicles; Manufactured Homes
Here’s a structured overview of Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 489 – Mobile Homes and Similar Vehicles; Manufactured Homes, which details regulations on licensing, installation, and sale of mobile/manufactured homes:
1. 🏛️ General Provisions (§ 489.010–489.220)
Establishes definitions (e.g., “manufactured home,” “mobile home,” “commercial coach,” “installation”) and delineates scope of chapter’s application
2. Licensing & Operation (§ 489.300–489.350)
Mandatory licensing for dealers, manufacturers, distributors, servicepersons, and branch offices.
Sets renewal, provisional licensing, continuing-education requirements, and grounds for disciplinary actions (e.g., misrepresentation, unsafe practices)
3. Fees (§ 489.360–489.?²)
Establishes fee schedules for licenses, permits, inspection certificates, and labels via adopted regulations .
4. Installation (§ 489.400–489.416)
Covers installation permits, inspections, and standards. Requires certificate of installation and matching compliance label for dwelling use
Dealers must provide the original installation certificate to buyers within 15 days of approval
5. Accessory Structures & Alterations (§ 489.460–489.486)
Regulates additions such as porches, carports, and plumbing/electrical modifications, requiring permits and adherence to safety codes .
6. Solid-Fuel Devices (§ 489.500–489.515)
Specifies installation standards and permits for wood stoves and similar appliances
7. Miscellaneous (§ 489.590–489.605)
Includes unique provisions such as continuing education requirements for licensees
8. Continuing Education (§ 489.610–489.662)
Defines approved courses, sponsors, instructors; the Administrator may rescind approval for inadequate instruction
9. Certificates of Ownership (§ 489.700–489.730)
Outlines issuance and transfer processes of certificates/titles for mobile and manufactured homes
10. Sale of Used Homes by Park Operators (§ 489.750–489.790)
Requires affidavits and documentation when park owners purchase or sell homes they’ve acquired by voluntary surrender
📋 Key Highlights
| Topic | Core Requirements |
|---|---|
| Licensing | All dealers, installers, servicepersons must be licensed with education/training |
| Permits & Inspections | Needed for installation, accessory additions, solid-fuel devices, plus plan reviews |
| Certificates & Labels | Installation to be certified; label affixed before occupancy; provided to buyer |
| Sales & Ownership | Titles must be recorded; specific procedures for non‑dealers and voluntary surrender |
| Education & Enforcement | Continuing education enforced; Administrator has disciplinary authority |
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