South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 79 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION- MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD
Here’s a detailed summary of South Carolina Code of Regulations, Chapter 79 — the rules set by the Manufactured Housing Board under the Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation, updated through at least March 28, 2025 (regulations.justia.com):
🏛️ § 79‑1: Definitions
Extensive definitions cover terms like "manufactured home," "anchoring system," "installer," "red tag," and more, setting the foundational language for all regulations (scstatehouse.gov).
📄 § 79‑2: License Classifications
Nine license categories:
Manufacturer
Retail Dealer
Salesperson (single/multi-lot, apprentice)
Installer
Repairer
Contractor
Temporary Show Permit (law.cornell.edu, scstatehouse.gov).
📝 § 79‑3: License Application Requirements
Applicants must:
Be 18+
Provide personal/business info, previous employment (last 7 years), criminal history, fees, and surety bond/security.
Salespersons/multi-lot applicants must also disclose prior dealerships/employment (scstatehouse.gov).
💰 § 79‑4: Financial Responsibility
Dealers, installers, repairers require credit reports.
Manufacturers and retail dealers must show financial stability—net worth statements, bank references, etc. (scstatehouse.gov).
⚠️ § 79‑5: Bad Checks
Issuing dishonored checks to the Board by any licensee is subject to disciplinary action (scstatehouse.gov).
🔁 § 79‑6–8: Renewal, Business Changes & Bonds
Spell out processes for renewing licenses, address/name changes, and releasing surety bond/security once requirements are met (though not detailed in the source) (law.cornell.edu).
🔍 § 79‑9: Board Enforcement Powers
The Board can investigate and deny, suspend, or revoke licenses for misrepresentation or violations (casetext.com).
🏠 § 79‑12–17: Retail Dealer Requirements
Dealers must display complaint process notices (llr.sc.gov).
Maintain detailed purchase, sale, and installation records .
Inspect new homes for safety/hazards; coordinate with manufacturers and report issues; red‑tag nonconforming units (scstatehouse.gov).
Provide complete sale documentation—purchase agreements, manuals, warranties, appliance info .
Clear disclosures on wheels, axles, hitch retention, warranty limits for moved homes (scstatehouse.gov).
Handle escrowed consumer funds properly—no commingling, maintain records of deposits/payments (scstatehouse.gov).
Contracts must be valid, properly detailed, and permit rescission with refund if closing doesn’t occur .
🛠️ § 79‑21–23: Installers, Repairers & Contractors
Installers and repairers must be licensed, trained, and ensure installations comply with HUD standards and state rules; contractors cover combined roles (regulations.justia.com).
📚 § 79‑26–29: Fees, Training & Exams
Fees governed by Chapter 10‑22 & Board’s site (scstatehouse.gov).
Training covers HUD/state law, installation, repair, sales ethics per role .
Exams administered by approved providers; results must be submitted with applications .
🧐 § 79‑30–35: Disciplinary Hearings & Bonds
Detailed procedures for exam failures, complaints, hearings, bond adjustments, and claims against bonds (not fully extracted) .
🕵️ § 79‑38: Inspections
Inspectors can access licensed premises during business hours to examine homes and records. Homes with safety violations are red-tagged until corrected and inspected (casetext.com).
⚖️ § 79‑39: Injunction Authority
The Department may seek injunctions in court to enforce compliance with the Manufactured Housing Act (scstatehouse.gov).
🇺🇸 § 79‑40–41: Federal Standards
State adopts HUD's National Manufactured Housing Construction & Safety Standards and procedural regulations (24 CFR 3280–3285) (scstatehouse.gov).
🏗️ § 79‑42: Installation Requirements
All new and used homes must be installed per manufacturer instructions or 24 CFR 3285. When manufacturer instructions are unavailable, state rules define foundation, anchoring, piers, electrical, plumbing, flood standards, etc. .
🏡 § 79‑43: Used Home Habitability Requirements
Used homes must meet minimum standards before sale: working sanitation, heating, cooking, hot water, smoke detectors, ventilation, windows, electrical outlets, structural integrity, watertight walls/roof. Unsafe homes must be red-tagged and repaired .
👥 § 79‑44: Retail/Finance Manager Licensing
Retail managers must be licensed salespersons; perform supervisory duties like contracts, fund handling, hiring (scstatehouse.gov).
✅ Summary Table
| Section | Focus |
|---|---|
| 79‑1 | Definitions |
| 79‑2–5 | Licensing, application, financials, dishonored checks |
| 79‑6–8 | Renewals, changes, bonds |
| 79‑9–11 | Enforcement & license rules |
| 79‑12–17 | Dealer obligations, records, transactions |
| 79‑21–23 | Installer/Repairer/Contractor roles |
| 79‑26–29 | Fees, training, exams, discipline |
| 79‑30–35 | Hearings, complaints, bond claims |
| 79‑38 | Inspections, red-tagging |
| 79‑39 | Legal enforcement |
| 79‑40–42 | Installation & federal standards |
| 79‑43 | Used home habitability |
| 79‑44 | Manager licensing |
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