If you are selling, offering for sale, renting, or leasing manufactured homes, mobilehomes, or commercial coaches built after September 1, 1958, in California, they must meet specific health and safety standards set by the state's department. These standards relate to things like structure, fire safety, plumbing, heat and electrical systems.

Any home or mobilehome built on or after June 15, 1976, must also follow federal housing construction standards.

If an agent sells used manufactured homes or mobilehomes, they must follow an additional regulation outlined in another section of the law.

This law allows the California Department to oversee and enforce safety standards for manufactured homes and mobile homes, matching federal standards under a 1974 act. The department can set regulations so that these standards are accepted federally. They have the authority to conduct inspections and investigations of homes, including at manufacturing locations, if necessary.

The law specifies that certain inspections won't apply to recreational vehicles unless there's a compelling reason. If such inspections occur, manufacturers may be charged a fee. Authorized inspectors can enter and check factories or sales lots without notice, inspect homes and relevant documents, and ensure compliance with the safety standards.

This law says that if a safety standard for manufactured homes is removed by the federal government, California can continue to enforce the old standard for up to one year, or until it decides on a new rule. If necessary, the new rule can be adopted quickly as an emergency regulation.

This law states that all manufactured and mobile homes, as well as commercial coaches, made after September 1, 1958, must have either a federal label or a state insignia showing they meet safety regulations at the time they were built. For homes made before regulations were in effect, the state can issue labels if they meet health and safety standards in effect at the time the label is issued.

It's illegal to remove these labels without permission from the state department. This is to ensure that all such homes on the market or being rented meet certain safety standards.

This law states that if a unit, like a mobile home or a similar structure, is being sold to the federal government to be used on federal lands, it doesn't have to follow certain state rules.

This law states that if a manufactured home, mobile home, or commercial coach is built in violation of specific building codes or environmental regulations, it won't receive an official approval insignia from the department.

This law section establishes safety standards for recreational vehicles in California. It highlights that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) have adopted key safety standards to protect recreational vehicle users. Vehicles made after specific dates must comply with these standards, ensuring consistency across designs. Changes to these standards become effective 180 days after publication. Importantly, all vehicles must display labels showing compliance, and it's illegal to remove or tamper with these labels or convert vehicles in ways that do not comply with the standards. The law applies to vehicles manufactured from 1999 onwards.

This law makes it illegal to make or sell a truck camper without a clearly visible manufacturer's serial or ID number on both the inside and outside. Manufacturers must ensure this number is stamped or permanently attached, and retailers cannot sell new truck campers without it.

This law allows the department to create rules for building certain types of commercial structures and homes, like commercial modulars and multifamily manufactured homes, to ensure safety and health standards. These rules exclude mobile food facilities and homes covered by a federal law from 1974. The rules must align with building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes from the early 1990s, with necessary changes. Starting in 2008, the department must base rules for commercial modulars on parts of California's Building Standards Code, which are then added to another code for clarity and implementation. Importantly, this law only affects the building process of commercial modulars, not their use or operation. Additionally, cities cannot stop the use of these modulars if they have a valid approval badge from the department.

This section explains rules about building products used in commercial coaches and mobile homes. If a foam building system is used, it must follow certain state rules, unless the mobile home was made after June 15, 1976. In that case, it must comply with the federal National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act of 1974.

This law makes it illegal to change or modify the systems or equipment of a manufactured home, mobile home, or commercial modular in California unless it's done according to state regulations. Any alterations have to comply with the chapter and rules set by the department.

If someone is supposed to file an application for such changes and they don't, they have to pay twice the normal fee. If someone repeatedly skips this step within five years, they have to pay ten times the fee.

This law allows certain changes to the gas or electrical systems of manufactured homes or mobilehomes without needing to file an application. You can extend a gas or electrical line for a utility upgrade within mobilehome parks, as long as it follows a specific Public Utilities Commission decision. If a defect is found in the electrical or heat systems during this upgrade, repairs can be done without filing an application, if the repairs are necessary, done quickly, and approved by the relevant department. The department will inspect any of these alterations to ensure they meet health and safety standards.

This law states that any manufactured or mobile structures used as commercial coaches must follow specific rules related to construction, fire safety, electrical systems, heating, plumbing, and energy efficiency. These structures, including special purpose mobile food preparation units, have to meet certain standards for safety and operation.

Additionally, the special purpose mobile food units must comply with specific health regulations overseen by the State Department of Health Services. If there's a conflict between these health regulations and other requirements, the health regulations take precedence.

This law states that if a special purpose commercial coach is meant to be used as part of a permanent building, it must meet the same construction standards that apply to all commercial coaches.

This law allows the department to set rules about fire safety standards for manufactured homes and mobilehomes, ensuring they're consistent with recognized fire protection standards. Homes built or manufactured after June 15, 1976, must follow specific national safety standards.

Local fire officials must report any fires in these homes to the State Fire Marshal using specific forms. The State Fire Marshal will annually create a report listing home fires in the state, including details like the cause, cost, and any injuries or deaths associated with the fires.

Starting January 1, 2020, any used manufactured or mobile home sold or rented in California must have a working smoke alarm in each bedroom when rented or sold. These smoke alarms must be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and approved by the State Fire Marshal. Buyers or renters must receive information from the manufacturer on how to use, test, and maintain these alarms.

This requirement is considered met if the seller or landlord signs a statement confirming the alarms are properly installed and functional within 45 days before the sale or rental. The law allows the department to create further rules to ensure compliance.

For homes installed on real property, certain disclosure requirements and liability provisions apply to real estate agents involved in these transactions.

This law allows California's department overseeing commercial coaches to recognize another state's standards if they are equivalent and actively enforced. If so, that state's approvals are accepted as meeting California's standards.

Alternatively, California can hire independent third-party entities to ensure compliance for coaches built outside the state and sold within it. These entities must be conflict-free, have qualified staff, and the power to correct defects. They must also meet any extra conditions set by the department through a contract.

California may demand certain documents or information when contracting with these entities to confirm they follow the rules effectively.

This law states that if a manufactured home, mobile home, recreational vehicle, commercial coach, or special purpose commercial coach meets state standards, it doesn't have to follow local rules that conflict with those state standards.

This law allows a department to set up fees to cover the costs of managing and enforcing rules about mobile and manufactured homes. The money from these fees goes into a specific fund meant for this purpose.

This law states that installing fireplaces in manufactured homes, mobile homes, and commercial coaches is allowed, and the department can set regulations to ensure safety and efficiency. These regulations must protect the residents' health and safety and should not affect the home's heating or cooling systems. Any home built on or after June 15, 1976, with a fireplace must meet the standards set by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974.

This law sets rules for replacing water heaters and comfort heating appliances in manufactured homes and mobile homes. You can use fuel-gas-burning heaters not specifically designed for these homes if they comply with state regulations.

Replacement water heaters must be labeled for natural or liquefied petroleum gas use, with a visible warning label. These appliances should be securely braced for earthquakes when installed in new and existing homes.

The law requires manufacturers or dealers to ensure that water heaters are properly secured during installation, and owners or contractors must confirm this through a signed declaration during home sales. For used homes, the declaration confirming secure water heaters must be signed before the title transfer. Real estate agents also have certain duties under this law.

You can replace ovens, ranges, or clothes dryers in manufactured homes or mobilehomes with gas-powered versions even if they're not specifically made for these homes. However, these gas appliances must be approved for residential use and installed following specific instructions, including securing them properly. After installation, they need to have a label that meets certain requirements.

This law requires that any new manufactured home or mobilehome made after January 1, 1977, must have a label if it's for retail sale in California. This label should show details like make, model, serial number, final assembly point, dealer information, and the manufacturer's suggested retail price, including any extra features. Dealers cannot sell homes without this label.

It's illegal for anyone other than the buyer to remove or change this label unless the home is on a permanent foundation or displayed as a model in a designated center. If removed when displayed, the dealer must still inform buyers of the required details minus the suggested retail price, but they must list a total price including any garages or accessories.

The law explains that California has not applied its energy efficiency standards to manufactured homes due to past federal rules and exemptions. A federal act allows states to set their own energy standards for these homes if federal standards are not timely established. California wishes to participate in creating these standards and plans to adopt its own if federal standards don't come soon. The California Department of Housing and Community Development will create these cost-effective standards, covering things like lighting, insulation, and climate control, in consultation with the housing industry. These standards will come into play only if the federal secretary doesn’t establish regulations by a certain date.

This law outlines specific requirements for loft areas in buildings. First, it describes how the ceiling should be at least a certain height above the loft floor. The loft's floor must also be strong enough to hold a specific weight.

Stairs must be used to access lofts, and they must meet detailed guidelines for size, strength, and handrail specifics. The law also mandates guardrails for safety.

There must be at least two exits from the loft, one leading directly outside, and specific standards for lighting, ventilation, and smoke detectors. Additionally, detailed electrical standards for lighting and wiring are required.

This law deals with park trailers with lofts that were made and used in California before early 2001 and might not meet current safety standards. It states that these trailers can be considered compliant with certain conditions. First, they must have been built and sold before specific dates in 2001. They must also display warning notices about the loft and stairs not meeting codes and provide buyers with written warnings. Trailers have to meet specific safety rules, like loft ceiling height and exit window size, even if not meeting other detailed requirements. If any trailer doesn't meet these conditions, its loft area can't be used as living space, but only for storage. Strict labeling requirements must be followed to inform occupants of potential risks.

In California, if a dealer or salesperson is handling only administrative or clerical duties related to mortgages, they don’t need a mortgage loan originator license. This is as long as they don't take payments from lenders or other mortgage originators. Administrative and clerical work includes managing and sharing loan-related information and talking with customers to get necessary loan details.