No. 28147 (New Rule): R912-2. Mobile and Manufactured Homes

DAR File No.: 28147
Filed: 08/15/2005, 01:51
Received by: NL

 

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This proposed new rule is designed to identify requirements for the movement of mobile and manufactured homes on state roads.

 

Summary of the rule or change:

The rule establishes legal dimensions, vehicle standards, restrictions and permitting requirements for the movement of mobile and manufactured homes on state roads.

 

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 72-1-201

 

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There may be some additional costs to the state due to administration of this program, i.e., delivery and receipt of permit applications, time spent answering questions about the program, training, and inspections. Since this program is new, an estimate of costs is impossible to know.

 

local governments:

This rule will not affect local governments. Therefore, there is no cost to them.

 

other persons:

Mobile and manufactured home carriers will face increased costs, both from the direct fees and perhaps from having to change practices that will be required by the new rule. Training may also be a cost. Since this is a new program, costs to carriers are not known at this time. Also, the fee has not yet been set by the Legislature.

 

Compliance costs for affected persons:

Mobile and manufactured home carriers will face increased costs, both from the direct fees and perhaps from having to change practices that will be required by the new rule. Training may also be a cost. Since this is a new program, costs to carriers are not known at this time. Also, the fee has not yet been set by the Legislature.

 

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

The Department has a statutory duty to protect the public by regulating mobile and manufactured home carriers. The new rules attempt to do that while keeping costs as low as possible. John R. Njord, Executive Director

 

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Transportation
Motor Carrier, Ports of Entry
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84119-5998

 

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

James Beadles at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4168, by FAX at 801-965-4796, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

 

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

10/03/2005

 

This rule may become effective on:

10/04/2005

 

Authorized by:

John R. Njord, Executive Director

 

 

RULE TEXT

R912. Transportation, Motor Carrier, Ports of Entry.

R912-2. Mobile and Manufactured Homes.

R912-2-1. Authority.

This rule is enacted under the authority of Section 72-7-401 through 72-7-409.

 

R912-2-2. Legal Dimensions. No Permit Required.

(1) Width: 8 feet 6 inches.

(a) Measured horizontally and at right angles to longitudinal center line between two vertical points established at the outside of any protuberance on the mobile/manufactured home. Safety appurtenances such as binder chains, clearance lights, rub rails, and load securing devices, may extend up to 3 inches beyond the prescribed width on either side.

(2) Height: 14 feet.

(a) Measured vertically from level road surface top highest point of mobile/manufactured home when hitched to tow vehicle and ready for the road or loaded on semi-trailer ready for the road.

(3) Length:

(a) 45 feet. Single unit only.

(i) Measured horizontally along the longitudinal centerline from the top trailer hitch to a right-angled vertical plane established to reference the rearmost protuberance on the mobile/manufactured home, or semi-trailer lowboy.

(b) 65 feet. Combination of unit and tow vehicle.

(i) Trailer-tow combination or truck-trail and semi-trailer lowboy, measured horizontally along the longitudinal centerline from the front bumper of the tow vehicle to a right-angle vertical plane at the rearmost protuberance on the mobile/manufactured home, or semi-trailer lowboy.

 

R912-2-3. Measuring Homes Exceeding 14 Feet 6 Inches.

(1) When the legal dimensions are exceeded, an oversize permit is required.

(2) Mobile and manufactured homes with eaves greater than 12 inches shall be measured for overall width including eaves and pilot/escort vehicles assigned as specified in R912-9-13.

 

R912-2-4. Mobile/Manufactured Homes Exceeding 14 Feet 6 Inches.

(1) Mobile/manufactured homes exceeding 14 feet 6 inches up to 16 feet in wall-to-wall width, transported on their own running gear, may be issued a single trip permit under the following conditions:

(a) All tires shall be in compliance with the manufacture's tire load rating as indicated on the tire sidewall in accordance with 49 CFR 393.75(g)(1)(2).

(b) Axle/suspensions shall not exceed manufacture's capacity rating.

(c) All trailer axles shall be equipped with operational brakes.

(d) Mobile homes in excess of 16 feet wall-to-wall width may be permitted on a case-by-case basis however; prior authorization must be received by contacting the Motor Carrier Division at [phone] or [phone].

 

R912-2-5. Permit Provisions.

(1) Mobile/manufactured homes to be moved on semi-trailer lowboys may be permitted.

(2) For loads originating with Utah, a copy of the Tax Commission Movable Structure Tax Clearance/Moving Permit (TC-138) must be:

(a) Affixed to the rear end of the mobile/manufactured home or moveable structure, and

(b) Be visible to any enforcement officer or agent.

(3) Proof of obtaining a TC-138 permit must be submitted to the Department at the time of application for an Oversize Special Transportation Permit.

(4) The oversize load permit will not be issued without proof of a TC-138 permit as specified in 41-1a-1320.

 

R912-2-6. Axle and Tire Requirements.

Mobile/manufactured home units see Tables I and II below for axle and tire requirements.

 

TABLE I

Axle and Tire Requirements



Width of  Length of Home   Number of     Minimum Standards of

Home                       6,000 lb      Mobile/Manufactured

                           Rated Axles   Home Rated Tires

12 feet   To 60 feet       2 axles       7 x 14.5 / 8 ply

wide

          Greater than     3 axles       7 x 14.5 / 8 ply

          60 feet to

          80 feet

14 feet   To 52 feet       2 axles       7 x 14.5 / 8 ply

wide

          To 72 feet       3 axles       7 x 14.5 / 8 ply

          To 80 feet       4 axles       7 x 14.5 / 8 ply

 

 

TABLE II

Axle and Tire Requirements



Width of  Length of Home   Number of     Minimum Standards of

Home                       6,000 lb      Mobile/Manufactured

                           Rated Axles   Home Rated Tires

12 feet   To 65 feet       2 axles       8 x 14.5 / 8 ply

wide

          Greater than     3 axles       8 x 14.5 / 8 ply

          65 feet to

          80 feet

14 feet   To 56 feet       2 axles       8 x 14.5 / 8 ply

wide

          Greater than     3 axles       8 x 14.5 / 8 ply

          56 feet to

          80 feet

 

 

R912-2-7. Tow Vehicles.

(1) Tow vehicles shall comply with the following minimum requirements outlined in Table III:

 

TABLE III

Tow Vehicle Requirements



Width of     Tire   Drive Axle    GVWR     Weight    Rear

Vehicle to   Width  Tire Rating                      Axle

be towed            Requirement                      Rating

Over 8'      7.00"  6-ply         N/A      6,000     N/A

to 10'                                     lbs

Over 10'     8.00"  8-ply         35,000   8,000     15,000

to 12'                            GVW      lbs       lbs

Over 12'     8.25"  10-ply        35,000   9,000     15,000

to 14.6"                          GVW      lbs       lbs

 

(2) Conventional or cab-forward configuration shall have a minimum wheelbase of 120 inches.

(3) Cab-over engine tow vehicles shall have minimum wheelbase of 89 inches.

(4) Have a minimum of four rear tires.

(5) Certified pilot/escort vehicles must have two-way communication capabilities in accordance with R912-9 Pilot/Escort Requirements and Certification Program.

 

R912-2-8. Trailer Brakes.

(1) Trailer in excess of 8 feet 6 inches wide, up to 12 feet wide and equipped with one axle, must have operational brakes on each wheel.

(2) A minimum of two axles equipped with operative brake assemblies is required on each mobile/manufactured home unit in excess of 12 feet wide.

 

R912-2-9. Movement Requirements.

(1) In addition to permit provisions as specified, mobile/manufactured homes will observe the following additional requirements:

(a) Emergency Stops.

(i) When a mobile/manufactured home must stop because of emergency conditions, it shall be moved as far right as practicable away from highway traffic.

(ii) If any part of the combination is less than 3 feet from the right-hand edge of the nearest traffic lane, reflective triangles as outlined under 49 CFR 393.95(h) shall be posted at 100 feet and 300 feet behind the vehicle to warn oncoming traffic.

(iii) When an emergency dictates night parking next to the highway, an amber flashing light (minimum diameter 4 inches) shall be placed on the corner of the trailer closest to the road so as to be clearly visible to approaching traffic.

(iv) The height of the light shall not be less than 3 feet above the surface of the highway and not more than 8 feet above the height of the mobile/manufactured home.

(b) Stop and Turn Signals.

(i) Rear mounted stop and turn signal lights shall be minimum 6 inches in diameter with 35 red reflector type lens.

(ii) The lens shall be mounted not more than 18 inches from the outer edge of the unit and not less than 15 inches nor more than 72 inches above the road surface.

(c) Load Securement Requirements.

(i) A minimum of four 3/4 inch diameter bolts will be used to directly connect the main support members of the modular home to the support frame of moving equipment.

(ii) Each of the four bolts shall be at least 4 feet apart.

(iii) Two bolts each shall be located not less than 12 feet from the forward and rear ends of the modular home.

(iv) Equivalent methods of fastening may be accepted provided fastening is not accomplished with clamps that rely on friction contact between the modular home and the moving equipment.

(d) Safety Chains.

(i) Two safety chains shall be used, one each on right and left sides of (but separate from) the coupling mechanism connecting the tow vehicle and the modular home while in transit.

(ii) Chains shall be 3/8 inch in diameter steel capable of passing a minimum brake test load of 16,200 pounds. Chains shall be strongly fastened at each end to connect the tow vehicle and manufactured home and assure that in the event of a coupling failure the manufactured home will track behind the tow vehicle.

(iii) When the mobile/manufactured home is transported on a semi-trailer lowboy coupled to the tow vehicles with a fifth wheel and kingpin assembly the two safety chains are not required.

(e) Paneling of the open sides of mobile/manufactured home.

(i) Rigid material or 0.5 millimeter plastic sheathing backed by a rigid grillwork not exceeding squares of 4 feet to prevent billowing must fully enclose the open sides of units in transit.

 

KEY: permitted vehicles, mobile and manufactured homes

2005

72-7-401

72-7-402

72-7-403

72-7-404

72-7-405

72-7-406

72-7-407

72-7-408

72-7-409