Manufactured Housing Practice Test

When is the department insignia not required on a manufactured/mobile home?

1. When sold by a private owner

2. When manufactured before September 1, 1958

3. When located on private property at sale time

4. When manufactured out of state before September 15, 1974

The correct answer is: When manufactured before September 1, 1958

The requirement for a department insignia on a manufactured or mobile home is generally linked to regulatory standards set forth for safety and compliance. When the home was manufactured before September 1, 1958, it is exempt from such regulations, including the necessity for a department insignia. This is due to the fact that manufactured housing standards did not exist prior to this date, meaning homes produced before then are not subject to the same inspection and certification requirements that came into effect afterward. In contrast, homes made after this date must meet modern safety standards, which include obtaining the department insignia as proof of compliance. Sales, locations, and whether the owner is a private seller or a dealer do not affect the fundamental requirement tied directly to the manufacturing date before that specific cutoff. Thus, identifying the correct exemption based on the manufactured date provides clarity on the necessity of the department insignia.