Is the Indiana state construction code more stringent than the HUD code used for manufactured homes?
No. The current Indiana Residential Code is based upon the International Residential Code. That code document was called the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code until just recently. The National Association of Home Builders; NAHB (the national association for conventional residential construction builders) did a comparison study in 1997 to analyze the two codes and compare the requirements. In the conclusions portion of their study, the ‘stick’ builders stated: “…There are many similarities in these codes, along with minor differences of slight consequence, and some differences of notable consequence. On balance, the codes are comparable…” A summary of this study is available from the Indiana Manufactured Housing Association at 317-247-6258 or email housing@mfghousing.org.
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