Manufactured Housing Inspectors/Building Officials – 12 Hr. Continuing Education – South Carolina

The Manufactured Housing Educational Institute offers online training for installers and inspectors of manufactured homes to meet the education requirements for licensing. This is a 12-hour continuing education course for Manufactured Housing Inspectors/Building Officials in South Carolina.

Course Highlights:

• High Tech Factory Built Housing Deserves High Tech Installation
• Principles of Load-Bearing Capacity
• The Importance of Proper Site Preparation
• Planning Your Route to the Home Site
• How to Correct and Prevent Drainage Problems
• Soil Testing
• Determining the Proper Footings and Piers
• Stabilizing or Anchoring Systems
• Using the Wind Zone Map, Roof Load Map and U/O Value Zone Map
• Information on the Data Plate
• Reading Installation Manual Charts
• The Importance of Proper Ventilation
• Proper Installation of Ductwork
• Proper Support of Marriage Line Openings
• Side-Wall Weight – Consideration of Homeowner Possessions
• Planning for Moving the Home on to its Foundation
• Closing and Securing Multi-Section Homes
• Leveling the Home
• Symptoms of Installation Problems
• Connecting the Home to Utilities and Appliances
• Proper Installation of Add-Ons
• Safety Considerations for the Installer

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations, substitutions and refund requests must be received in writing at mhei@mfghome.org. A $75 administrative fee will apply to all requests.

If you have questions about registration, contact Janet Williams, Director of Education, at 703-558-0654 or email mhei@mfghome.org.