General

General A. Any local government (county or municipality) which has adopted the latest edition and appendices of the International Building Code published by the International Code Council (formerly the Southern Building Code) as published by the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI), or the board of supervisors of any county that has adopted Mississippi Code Ann., Section 75-49-21, will be regarded by the Factory-Built Home Division of the State Fire Marshal's Office as being in full compliance with this Regulation for the "Uniform Standards Code for Factory-Built Homes Law as related to Modular Homes." Resultantly, such county will assume responsibility for local code enforcement and inspections procedures for modular homes within their respective jurisdictions. B. Local governments may require, and charge a fee for, a building permit prior to the installation of a modular home or component. If requested by the local government, an applicant for such permit shall furnish the following information to the local government: 1. A statement, signed by the applicant or his agent (with the appropriate address), that the work to be performed under such permit will include the installation of a labeled modular home or component in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation; 2. A true copy of the approved building system pursuant to which the modular home or component was or is to be manufactured (unless that information has previously been furnished to such local government). 3. A local government may inspect site preparation work (including foundations) [not within the scope of the Standards as defined herein], as well as the structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical connection among modular homes, for compliance with applicable law. Copies of noted violations by the local government shall be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal's Office for review.