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s 4015. Plan or Design Approval.
(a) Design Approval Required. Manufacturers of mobile homes subject to Title VI (24 C.F.R.) requirements shall obtain approval of their designs pursuant to:
1. Design (plan) approval by the department pursuant to Sections 4015-4026, as applicable, and the applicable requirements of Title VI (24 C.F.R.). (See Article 2 for Title VI (24 C.F.R.) requirements) or
2. Design approval by a Design Approval Primary Inspection Agency (DAPIA) approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as meeting Title VI (24 C.F.R.) requirements.
(b) Application for Structural System Approval. All manufacturers of mobile homes using the department for DAPIA services and commercial coaches subject to structural regulations which are to be sold, offered for sale, rented, or leased in California shall make application to the Southern California Office of the department for a typical structural design approval prior to construction, which may be referenced on subsequent plans submitted pursuant to Section 4017.
(1) General Requirements.
(A) Dimensioned drawings and specifications which clearly indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed.
(B) Two copies of all documents submitted for approval shall be on substantial paper or cloth, not less than 8 1/2 x 11 inches or multiples thereof but not exceeding 25 1/2 x 36 inches.
(C) An application on forms supplied by the department.
(D) Plan filing fees as required by Section 4044 for each system or plan.
(E) Plan checking fees as required by Section 4044. A minimum plan checking fee shall accompany all plans and specifications.
(2) Specific Requirements.
(A) All necessary cross sections.
(B) Floor, wall, ceiling and roof construction details.
(C) Typical connections.
(D) Design live and wind loads.
(E) Grade or quality of materials including fire protection.
(F) List of all applicable approvals.
(G) Substantiating calculations or test results, where required.
(H) Plans and calculations signed by a California licensed architect or professional engineer as required by Section 4019.
Note: The letter "S" shall be used on plans to designate typical structural systems.
(c) When it becomes necessary to resubmit plans to the department for checking an hourly resubmission fee rate shall be charged pursuant to Section 4044(a)(3). A minimum resubmission fee shall accompany all plans and specifications.
(d) mobile home manufacturers shall either include structural, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing requirements in their basic design or make application for systems approval pursuant to this section and Section 4016.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health & Safety Code. Reference: Section 18056.5, 18060, Health & Safety Code.
s 4015.5. Prototypes General.
Regardless of the provisions of these regulations, a manufacturer may build, prior to obtaining an approved structural plan, one (1) prototype of each model he proposes to manufacture provided:
(a) The manufacturer informs the department in writing that he proposes to build a prototype, submitting the proposed unit serial number and a complete description of his proposal.
(b) If acceptable to the department, he will receive written approval to build said prototype.
(c) Requests for inspection shall be made to the department pursuant to Sections 4010 and 4011.
(d) Appropriate fees shall accompany requests for inspection pursuant to Section 4044.
(e) Prior to the issuing or affixing of a department insignia or HUD label to a completed prototype, the manufacturer shall have plan and/or design approvals for the as built structural system, including an approved floor plan, available at the facility for review. The departments inspection report authorizing the issuance or affixing of a department insignia or HUD label to a completed prototype shall indicate that approved structural and floor plans have been obtained, compared to the as built prototype, and are on file at the facility.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health & Safety Code. Reference: Section 18056.5, 18060, Health & Safety Code.
s 4016. Application for Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing System Approval.
A manufacturer of vehicles may make application to the Southern California office of the department for approval of typical equipment and installations prior to construction, which may be referenced on subsequent plans submitted pursuant to Section 4017.
(a) General Requirements.
(1) Dimensioned drawings and specifications which clearly indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed.
(2) Two copies of all documents submitted for approval shall be on substantial paper or cloth, not less than 8 1/2 x 11 inches or multiples thereof but not exceeding 25 1/2 x 36 inches.
(3) An application on forms supplied by the department.
(4) Plan filing fees as required by Section 4044 for each system or plan.
(5) Plan checking fees as required by Section 4044. A minimum plan checking fee shall accompany all plans and specifications.
Note: The following letters shall be used on plans to designate typical systems: Electrical - "E"; Mechanical - "M"; and Plumbing - "P".
(b) When it becomes necessary to resubmit plans to the department for checking a plan resubmission fee rate shall be charged pursuant to Section 4044. A minimum resubmission fee shall accompany all plans and specifications.
(c) Electrical. Complete electrical specifications:
(1) Type and size of feeder assembly.
(2) Voltage and amperage of branch circuit panelboard.
(3) Branch circuit identification, amperage of overcurrent protection device, wire size and type.
(4) Voltage and amperage of fixed appliances.
(5) Calculations.
(6) When designated for low voltage systems, a complete schematic of the electrical system, including wire sizes, overcurrent protection, and equipment ratings shall be made.
(7) Type and rating of generators and switching equipment.
(d) Mechanical. Plan may be to scale or schematic, and must show:
(1) Description of all materials, appliances, fittings, pipe tubing, vents and ducts.
(2) Btuh input rating of all fuel-burning appliances.
(3) Size of openings for combustion air except where an integral part of an approved appliance.
(4) Type(s) of fuel.
(5) Diameter and type of pipe and tubing, including method of calculating the system.
(6) Size and location of liquid fuel tanks and LPG cylinders.
(7) Size, location and construction of fuel storage compartments.
(8) Vertical clearances between range burners and combustible materials and methods of protection where required.
(9) Size, length, type and location of vents and vent connectors.
(10) Type, size and material of air ducts.
(11) Minimum free area and location of circulating air supply inlet.
(12) Minimum size and location of all conditioned and return air openings.
(13) Certification that heating facilities for mobile homes comply with Title VI (24 C.F.R.) requirements.
(e) Plumbing. Plan may be to scale or schematic, and must show:
(1) Description of all materials, fixtures, fittings, pipe, tubing, shower stalls and walls.
(2) Diameter and type of pipe and tubing, length of three-eighths inch O.D. tubing, and all trap arms.
(3) Size and type of fittings.
(4) Grade of drainage piping.
(5) Method of securing all piping.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18055, 18056.5, 18060, Health and Safety Code.
s 4017. Application for Model Plan Approval.
Any manufacturer of vehicles may make application to the department for plan approval of a model or model group prior to construction. The application shall be made to the Southern California office of the department and shall include:
(a) An application on forms supplied by the department.
(b) Plan filing fees, as required by Section 4044, for each model plan.
(c) Plan checking fees as required by Section 4044. A minimum plan checking fee shall accompany all plans and specifications.
(d) Quality control manual as outlined in Sections 4018 and 4025 unless previously filed with and approved by the department.
(e) When required, substantiating calculations or test results, indicating details of construction, plumbing, mechanical and electrical equipment and installations for each model or model group or approved system designations pursuant to Sections 4015 and 4016.
(f) Mobile homes and Commercial Coaches. General Requirements. Two copies of complete plans and specifications shall be on substantial paper or cloth not less than 8 1/2 x 11 inches or multiples thereof, but not exceeding 25 1/2 x 36 inches.
(g) Specific Requirements.
(1) A dimensioned floor plan(s).
(2) Proposed use of rooms and method of ventilation.
(3) Size, type and location of windows and exterior doors.
(4) Location of all appliances and fixtures.
(5) Location of plumbing drain, water, gas and electrical connections.
(6) Location of all electrical outlets (receptacle and lights).
(7) Number of outlets and appliances on each circuit and circuit rating.
(8) Occupancy classification for commercial coaches pursuant to the Uniform Building Code, 1976 edition or designation of occupancy group SPCC (Special purpose commercial coach) for vehicles subject to Article 3.5 of this subchapter.
(9) Type and location of fire warning equipment.
(h) Recreational Vehicles. General Requirements. Two copies of complete plans and specifications shall be on substantial paper or cloth not less than 8 1/2 x 11 inches or multiples thereof, but not exceeding 25 1/2 x 36 inches.
(i) Specific Requirements. Two copies of complete plans and specifications for recreational vehicles.
(1) A dimensioned floor plan(s).
(2) Location of all appliances and fixtures.
(3) Location of plumbing drain, water, gas and electrical connections.
(4) Location of all electrical outlets (receptacle and lights).
(5) Number of outlets and appliances on each circuit and circuit rating.
(6) Flamespread classification of interior finish materials.
(7) Type and location of exits.
(j) When it becomes necessary to resubmit plans to the department for checking a plan resubmission fee shall be charged pursuant to Section 4044. A minimum resubmission fee shall accompany all plans and specifications.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18055, 18056.5, 18060, Health and Safety Code.
s 4018. Application for In-Plant Quality Control Manual Approval.
A manufacturer of vehicles shall make application to the Southern California office of the department for an in-plant quality control manual approval. The submittal shall contain at least the following:
(a) An outline of the procedure which will direct the manufacturer to construct vehicles in accordance with the approved plans, as per Section 4025.
(b) Two copies of all documents submitted for approval shall be on substantial paper or cloth, 8 1/2 x 11 inches.
(c) An application on forms supplied by the department.
(d) Quality control manual filing and plan checking fee as required by Section 4044.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 18056.5, 18060, Health and Safety Code.
s 4019. Calculations and Test Procedures.
(a) The load bearing capacity of elements or assemblies may be established either by specifications or calculations in accordance with generally established principles of engineering design, or by tests acceptable to the department. When the composition or configuration of elements, assemblies or details of structural members are such that calculations of their safe load-carrying capacity and basic structural integrity cannot be accurately determined in accordance with generally established principles of engineering design, structural properties of such members or assemblies may be established by the results of tests acceptable to the department.
(b) When any structural design or method of construction is substantiated by calculations and supporting data such calculations and supporting data shall be signed by a California licensed architect, or professional engineer and shall be submitted to the department.
(c) When any structural design or method of construction is substantiated by tests, all such tests shall be performed by an approved testing agency acceptable to the department or shall be directed, witnessed and evaluated by an independent California licensed architect or professional engineer. All test procedures and results shall be reviewed and evaluated by a California licensed architect or professional engineer. The approved testing agency, architect or professional engineer shall submit the evaluation of test results, calculations and recommendations, accompanied by test reports from the laboratory, to the Southern California office of the Division of Codes and Standards. The department may require that a representative of the division witness the test.
(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this section the department, in the capacity of a Title VI (24 C.F.R.) approved Design Primary Inspection Agency (DAPIA) may accept calculations and test results submitted by other than a California licensed architect or professional engineer providing such calculations or test results are found acceptable to the department upon review.
s 4020. Recreational Vehicle or Commercial Coach Model Manufactured at More Than One Location.
(a) If the manufacturer plans to produce the same model at more than one location, approval may be obtained at the time of filing (Sections 4015, 4016, 4017 and 4018), subject to submission of the following:
(1) One set of application forms for plan approval for each location of manufacture and fees pursuant to Section 4044.
(2) One additional set of identical plans and quality control manual for each location of manufacture (duplicate approved plans and quality control manuals may be used for the additional locations).
(b) If, subsequent to plan approval, the manufacturer wishes to produce the same model at additional locations of manufacture, it will be necessary to submit the following:
(1) One set of application forms for plan approval for each location of manufacture and fees pursuant to Section 4044.
(2) One additional set of identical approved plans and quality control manuals for each location of manufacture (duplicate approved plans and quality control manuals may be used for the additional locations).
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18056.5, 18060, Health and Safety Code.
s 4021. Out-of-State Applicant -Recreational Vehicles.
Where the applicant is an out-of-state recreational vehicle manufacturer, the application for plan approval shall include a signed statement that the manufacturer agrees to:
(a) Apply for an insignia for each vehicle to be sold, offered for sale, rent or lease in California.
(b) Affix insignia to only those vehicles that are to be sold, offered for sale, rent or lease in California.
(c) Submit to the department, and maintain current, a list of the names and addresses of all California distributors and dealers.
(d) Provide the department annually with the total number of recreational vehicles shipped into California.
(e) Inspection for manufacturing plant and quality control certification or recertification.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18021, 18055, Health and Safety Code.
s 4021.5. Out-of-State Manufacturer -Commercial Coaches.
Where the applicant is an out-of-state commercial coach manufacturer, the application for plan approval shall include a signed statement that the manufacturer agrees to:
(a) In-plant inspection.
(b) Apply for an insignia for each vehicle to be sold, offered for sale, rent or lease in California.
(c) Affix insignia to only those vehicles that are to be sold, offered for sale, rent or lease in California.
(d) Submit to the department, and maintain current, a list of the names and addresses of all California distributors and dealers.
(e) Request inspection, by the department of any commercial coach under construction that is to be shipped to California.
(f) Requested out-of-state inspection fees pursuant to Section 4044 of this subchapter.
(g) Provide the department annually with the total number of commercial coaches shipped into California.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 18021, 18056.5, Health and Safety Code.
s 4022. Non-Conforming Application and Plans.
Should the application and plans not conform with this chapter, the applicant shall be so notified in writing by the department within ten working days of the date they are received. Should the applicant fail to submit completely corrected application and plans in accordance with the information supplied on the plan correction notice within 90 days of such notice, the application will be deemed abandoned and all fees submitted will be forfeited to the department. Additional submissions shall be processed as new applications.
s 4023. Evidence of Approval.
Approved plans, specifications and quality control manual shall be evidenced by a stamp of approval of the department or an approved Title VI (24 C.F.R.) DAPIA, as applicable. An approved copy of the plans, specifications and quality control manual shall be returned to the manufacturer. An approved copy of plans, specifications and quality control manual shall be retained at each place of manufacture.
s 4024. Plan Approval Expiration -Recreational Vehicles and Commercial Coaches.
(a) Model Plan Approvals. Plan approvals shall expire 15 months from the date of department approval. Plans may be renewed prior to the expiration date by submission of an application for plan approval renewal form obtainable from the department. Application for plan approval renewal shall be submitted in duplicate together with the appropriate plan renewal fees pursuant to Section 4044 of this subchapter. Plan approval renewal is permitted only when the plans for the designated model are identical to those on file with the department. A change of model name or designation is permitted on a renewal of approval. After expiration date, application for renewal of approval of any such expired plan approvals shall be submitted and processed as for a new plan approval. Insignia not assigned to a vehicle under construction prior to the expiration of plan approval are void and shall be returned to the department.
(b) System Plan Approvals. System plan approvals, on file with the department, shall expire 15 months from the date of department approval. System plans may be renewed prior to the expiration date by written application to the department. The written application shall contain a listing of the valid system(s) plan approvals the manufacturer wishes to maintain as current and a plan renewal fee pursuant to Section 4044. Where system plan approvals contain supplements, the supplements shall be incorporated into a single revised plan and filed with plan filing and supplement fees pursuant to Section 4044. When renewal involves changes from original approval, plan resubmission fees shall be charged pursuant to Section 4044.
(c) Title VI (24 C.F.R.) Design Approvals. Plans, designs, calculations, specifications, and quality control manuals approved pursuant to Title VI (24 C.F.R.) are subject to those requirements for expiration. (See Federal Mobile Home Procedural and Enforcement Regulations, Title VI, 24 C.F.R., Part 3282)
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18055, 18055.5, 18056.5, Health and Safety Code.
s 4025. In-Plant Quality Control.
(a) The manufacturer shall submit a manual, or shall reference an applicable manual previously approved by the department, outlining a program of quality control concurrent with his request for plan approval. The program outlined must meet the standards of and be approved by the department. In addition, the manufacturer shall designate a company or corporate officer or other responsible person to be responsible for the quality control program and shall maintain records to substantiate that each unit has been inspected and complies with the plans as approved by the department.
(b) Specific Requirements for Manual for Mobile Homes, Commercial Coaches and Recreational Vehicles:
(1) Scope and purpose of manual.
(2) Receiving inspection procedure for basic materials.
(3) Material storage and stock rotation procedure.
(4) Drawings and bills of material.
(5) Types and frequency of product inspection.
(6) Sample of inspectional control form used.
(7) Record-keeping procedures for quality control forms.
(8) List of major pieces of production equipment.
(9) Responsibility for quality control program.
(10) Test procedural manual, including electrical, gas line, water systems and drain/vent/plumbing fixture tests and type of test equipment used.
(11) List of test equipment.
(c) The manufacturer shall provide a control card or other approved documents with each vehicle on the assembly line. The card or other approved documents shall identify the structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing system in the vehicle and the vehicle identification number (VIN).
(d) The department shall make inspections of both vehicles under construction and of completed vehicles. The issuance of insignia shall be conditioned to compliance with the regulations as indicated by these inspections.
(e) Where either vehicles under construction or completed vehicles are found to be in violation during inspection and such violations are not corrected at the time of inspection, the department shall serve upon the manufacturer a Notice of Violations as prescribed in Section 4013. A reinspection shall be requested by a manufacturer served with Notice of Violations pursuant to Sections 4010 and 4011.
(f) The quality control manual and procedure requirements of Title VI (24 C.F.R.) are applicable to mobile homes manufactured after June 15, 1976. (See Federal Mobile Home Procedural and Enforcement Regulations, Title VI, 24 C.F.R., Part 3282.)
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18055, 18055.5, 18056.5, Health and Safety Code.
s 4026. Changes to Approved Plans.
(a) Where the manufacturer proposes changes in the construction, fire safety, occupancy, plumbing, heat-producing, or electrical equipment or installations, or the department's regulations are amended to necessitate such change, two sets of supplemental detailed plans and specifications of such changes shall be submitted to the department for plan checking and comparison. Plans shall be accompanied by Transmittal of Supplementary Plan Application form, obtainable from the department, plan filing and plan checking fees pursuant to Section 4044 of this subchapter. If the department determines that such supplemental details do not constitute a new model, or system, the supplement will be filed with and become a part of the existing plan approval. Where the supplemental details constitute a new model or system, the application for plan approval is to be processed as a new model or system.
(b) A model designation may be changed or added prior to the expiration date by filing an amended application and plan filing fee pursuant to Section 4044 of this subchapter.
(c) Where the manufacturer proposes changes to the quality control manual, two copies of such changes shall be submitted to the department for approval accompanied by a quality control manual filing and plan checking fee pursuant to Section 4044 of this subchapter.
(d) Where changes are proposed to mobile home plans, designs, calculations, specifications, or quality control manuals subject to Title VI (24 C.F.R.), those requirements shall be applicable. (See Federal Mobile Home Procedural and Enforcement Regulations, Title VI, 24 C.F.R., Part 3282.)
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18055, 18055.5, 18056.5, 18060, Health and Safety Code.
s 4027. Change of Ownership.
(a) Where there is a change of ownership of a vehicle manufacturing business having department plan approval, the new owner shall notify the department in writing of such change within ten days. The notification shall be accompanied by a change in ownership fee pursuant to Section 4044 of this subchapter. If the new owner submits a statement that he will continue to manufacture in accordance with previously approved plans, new applications and plan filing fees pursuant to Section 4044 of this chapter shall not be required.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: 18055, 18056.5, 18060, Health and Safety Code.
s 4028. Change of Name or Address.
In the event of a change in the name or address of any vehicle manufacturer, the manufacturer shall so notify the department in writing within ten days. The notification shall be accompanied by a change in name or address fee pursuant to Section 4044 of this subchapter.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18055, 18055.5, 18056.5, 18060, Health and Safety Code.
s 4029. Discontinuance of Manufacture.
When a vehicle manufacturer discontinues production of a model carrying department plan approval, the manufacturer shall, within ten days, advise the department of the date of such discontinuance and return all insignia allocated for such discontinued vehicles.
s 4030. Unit Identification.
(a) Each unit manufactured, sold, offered for sale, rented or leased in California shall bear a permanently affixed label which contains the following information: Name of manufacturer; month and year of manufacture; vehicle identification number (VIN) or serial number; where applicable, the plan approval number; and manufacturer's assigned identification number.
(b) The label shall be permanently attached in one of the following locations:
(1) On the exterior wall immediately adjacent to the main door.
(2) On the rear of the unit on the lower left corner of the exterior wall.
(3) On the forward half of the left road side of the exterior wall.
Note: See Article 1, Section 4031 for label size and type of material.
(c) Each section of a multiple mobile home shall have the same serial number, except that the serial number of the primary or left (road) side section shall be prefaced by the letter "A". The serial number of the first connecting section shall be prefaced by the letter "B" and each additional section similarly identified in alphabetical order. (Should the number of connected sections exceed 26, the serial number of the 27th section would be preceded by the letters "AA" and the 28th "BB", etc.)
Each connecting section after the primary section shall have an identification label as prescribed in (a) above permanently attached to the front left corner (road side) of the exterior wall, not less than six inches above the floor line.
(d) Each section of a multiple commercial coach shall bear an individual serial number which shall not have any identifying letters as prescribed in subsection (c) of this section.
(e) Where applicable vehicle identification numbers (VIN's) or serial numbers shall be as assigned or required by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Slide-in campers shall have a manufacturers serial or identification number prefaced with the manufacturers identification number as assigned by the department, permanently affixed to the interior and exterior of the camper. The interior serial or identification number shall be located under the dinette seat area in the wing of the camper by permanently stamping or marking. If labels are used, they shall be in accordance with Section 4031.5 of this subchapter.
(f) Manufactured homes manufactured on and after June 15, 1976, shall have identification as required by the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, Title VI, 24 C.F.R., Part 3280.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18025-18028.5, Health and Safety Code.
s 4031. Labels for Exterior Locations.
The label shall be either of 3 basic types, each capable of 20 year life expectancy when exposed to ordinary outdoor environments. Letters and numbers shall be bold Gothic or similar style varied for emphasis as large as space permits with smallest size being 5 /64 ". Wording shall be easily read and concise.
(a) Type I. [FNa1] Rigid metal plates affixed by screws, rivets, or permanent type adhesives.
Minimum Size: .020 " x 1 1/2 " x 3 " net dimensions (inside fastener heads).
Material: Aluminum, brass or stainless steel etched, stamped, engraved, or embossed to .015 minimum depth differential -color anodized or enamel filled.
(b) Type II. [FNa1] Flexible metal plates affixed by permanent adhesives - either pressure sensitive acrylics or solvent activated resins.
Minimum Size: .005 " x 1 1/2 " x 3 "
Material: Aluminum foil etched or stamped to .001 minimum depth differential with color anodized background.
(c) Type III. [FNa1]
(1) Metalized polyester-surface bonded. Minimum Size: .003 " x 1/2 " x 3 " where variable information is not required.
(2) Aluminum/vinyl-surface bonded. Minimum Size: .006 " x 1/2 " x 3 " where variable information is required by debossing with a conventional typewriter.
(d) No person shall alter, remove, or cause to be altered or removed, any insignia or label required by this chapter.
(e) Labels for exterior locations on mobile homes shall conform to the Federal Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards, Title VI, 24 C.F.R., Part 280.
[FNa1] Where permanent type adhesives are used on Type I, II or III plates, adhesives shall have a minimum thickness of .004 inch, they shall be properly affixed to a smooth surface.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18055, 18055.5, 18056.4, 18056.5, Health and Safety Code.
s 4031.5. Camper Labels.
Letters and numbers shall be bold Gothic or similar style varied for emphasis as large as space permits with smallest size being 5 /64 ". Wording shall be easily read and concise.
(a) Type I [FNa1]. Rigid metal plates affixed by screws, rivets, or permanent type adhesives.
Minimum Size: .020 " x 3 /4 x 2 " net dimensions (inside fastener heads).
Material: Aluminum, brass or stainless steel etched, stamped, engraved, or embossed to .015 minimum depth differential-color anodized or enamel filled.
(b) Type II [FNa1]. Flexible metal plates affixed by permanent adhesives - either pressure sensitive acrylics or solvent activated resins.
Minimum Size: .005 " x 3 /4 x 2 "
Material: Aluminum foil etched or stamped to .001 minimum depth differential with color anodized background.
(c) Type III [FNa1].
(1) Metalized Polyester-surface bonded.
Minimum Size: .003 " x 3 /4 " x 2 " where variable information is not required.
(2) Aluminum/vinyl-surface bonded.
Minimum Size: .006 " x 3 /4 " x 2 " where variable information is required by debossing with a conventional typewriter.
(d) No person shall alter, remove, or cause to be altered or removed, any label required by this subchapter.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 18056.4, Health and Safety Code.
s 4032. Insignia Required.
(a) Unless prior written approval is granted by the department, all recreational vehicles and commercial coaches manufactured for sale in California shall bear a department insignia prior to leaving the manufacturing plant.
(b) Each insignia shall be assigned and affixed to a specific completed vehicle. Insignia shall only be affixed to vehicles that comply with the provisions of these regulations.
Insignia shall only be issued to out of state manufacturers for those vehicles constructed for sale in California.
(c) Assigned insignia are not transferable and are void when not affixed as assigned. All voided insignia shall be returned to, or may be confiscated by, the department. The insignia shall remain the property of the department and may be reappropriated by the department in the event of violation of the conditions of approval.
(d) The insignia shall be securely affixed to the rear of the vehicle on the lower left corner of the exterior wall not less than six inches above the floor line, or on the exterior wall immediately adjacent to the main door, not less than six inches above the floor line.
(e) The manufacturer shall maintain a current list of departmental insignia designating:
(1) Insignia affixed to vehicles.
(2) Insignia not affixed to vehicles.
(f) Mobile homes manufactured on and after June 15, 1976 are subject to Title VI (24 C.F.R.) requirements and shall bear a label pursuant to those requirements. (See Federal Mobile Home Procedural and Enforcement Regulations, Title VI, 24 C.F.R., Part 3282)
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18055.5, 18056, Health and Safety Code.
s 4033. Insignia Not Required.
(a) Vehicles falling into any of the following categories are not required by this subchapter to bear a department insignia or HUD label:
(1) Any mobile home, trailer coach, recreational vehicles, travel trailer, or camp car manufactured prior to September 1, 1958, any commercial coach or trailer coach designed for industrial, professional or commercial purposes manufactured prior to May 25, 1967.
(2) A recreational vehicle or commercial coach manufactured in California, designated by the manufacturer as an out-of-state delivery for, and delivered by the manufacturer or his agent to, a purchaser in another state.
(3) A recreational vehicle or commercial coach delivered in-state when:
(A) purchased by a common carrier, shipped by the seller via the purchaser, carried under a bill of lading whether the freight is paid in advance or the shipment is made freight charges collect to a point in another state, and the property is actually transported to the out-of-state destination for use by the carrier in the conduct of its business as a common carrier;
(B) purchased from a dealer located in another state for use outside of this state, delivered by the seller in California to the purchaser within this state, and such purchaser drives or moves such vehicle from the California manufacturer's place of business in this state to any out-of-state point within 30 days from and after the date of delivery.
(4) Mobile homes manufactured on and after June 15, 1976, bearing a Title VI (24 C.F.R.) label. (See Federal Mobile Home Procedural and Enforcement Regulations, Title VI, 24 C.F.R.)
(b) In each case the vehicle manufacturer shall supply the department with the following information within 30 days after shipment.
1. Make and model of the vehicle
2. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
3. Date of manufacture
4. Date of sale
5. Name of purchaser
6. Destination
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18055.5, 18056, Health and Safety Code.
s 4034. Application for Insignia Pursuant to Plan Approval.
(a) Following receipt of plan approval, the vehicle manufacturer shall make application for an insignia for each vehicle manufactured, except as provided in Section 4033. The application shall be submitted to the department in duplicate, accompanied by the appropriate insignia fees pursuant to Section 4044. The application shall include the name of the vehicle manufacturer, manufacturer's identification number, plan approval number and the vehicle identification number (VIN) of each vehicle for which an insignia is requested. Multiple vehicles shall be designated where applicable.
(b) Out-of-State Manufacturers. Insignia shall only be issued to out-of-state manufacturers for those vehicles constructed for sale in California. The following additional information shall be supplied to the department with each request for insignia prior to shipment of the vehicle(s) to California:
(1) Estimated date of manufacture of vehicle.
(2) Estimated date of vehicle sale by manufacturer.
(3) Name and address of purchaser.
(4) Destination of vehicle (including address).
(5) Estimated date of arrival at destination.
The department shall be notified immediately, by the manufacturer, of any changes in the information provided pursuant to this section.
(c) Commercial Coaches. Insignia will only be issued for commercial coaches where the manufacturer designates at least the following on the application for insignia and the vehicle complies with all applicable provisions of the regulations:
(1) Vehicle identification number.
(2) Plan approval number.
(3) Occupancy classification.
(4) Roof and floor live loads.
(5) Windload.
(d) The department shall determine that the manufacturer's assembly, quality control procedures, plant equipment and personnel will assure that vehicles manufactured for sale in California comply with the California regulations for such vehicles.
(e) The department shall make inspections of vehicles under construction at the manufacturer's facilities to determine compliance and may accept the inspection and certification of other states pursuant to a reciprocity agreement.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18055.5, 18056, Health and Safety Code.
s 4034.3. Application for HUD Labels.
California manufacturers of manufactured homes subject to Title VI (24 C.F.R.), shall obtain HUD labels for each manufactured home manufactured on and after June 15, 1976. Applications for HUD labels shall be submitted to the department's Sacramento, California Office in triplicate, on Form 301 Request and Payment for Labels, dated October, 1986 and provided by the department, and shall be accompanied by administrative handling fees pursuant to Section 4044 of this subchapter. The application shall include the manufactured home manufacturer's name, the manufacturer's identification number, plan or design approval designation, and the manufactured home VIN (serial) number of each manufactured home for which labels are requested. Multiple unit manufactured homes shall be designated where applicable.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18015, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 18025.5, Health and Safety Code.
s 4034.5. Application for Insignia Pursuant to Requested Inspection.
(a) Any person selling, offering for sale, renting, or leasing any mobile home manufactured between September 2, 1958, and June 15, 1976, any trailer coach, travel trailer, or camp car manufactured after September 1, 1958; any trailer coach or commercial coach designed or used for industrial, professional or commercial purposes manufactured after May 25, 1967; shall obtain an insignia for such vehicle from the department, prior to sale, offering for sale, renting, or leasing said vehicle. (See Sections 4010 and 4011 relating to inspections.)
(b) Application for insignia shall be made on forms obtainable from the department together with the insignia fees required pursuant to Section 4044 of these regulations.
(c) The provisions of this section are not applicable to mobile homes manufactured on and after June 15, 1976, which are required to meet Federal Mobile Home Regulations. (See Federal Mobile Home Procedural and Enforcement Regulations, Title VI, 24 C.F.R.)
(d) Commercial Coaches. Prior to application pursuant to requested inspection, the commercial coach manufacturer shall have approved commercial coach structural system plans on file with the Department and an approved floor plan for all commercial coaches having in excess of 1000 square feet of gross floor area or toilet facilities.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18055.5, 18056, 18060, Health and Safety Code.
s 4035. Denial of Insignia.
Should inspection reveal that a manufacturer is not manufacturing vehicles according to plans approved by the department, and such manufacturer, after having been served with a notice setting forth in what respect the provisions of this chapter have been violated, continues to manufacture vehicles in violation of this chapter, applications for new insignia shall be denied and the insignia previously issued shall be confiscated. Upon satisfactory proof of compliance such manufacturer may resubmit an application for insignia.
s 4036. Insignia Removal.
In the event that any vehicle bearing department insignia is found in violation of this chapter, and a Notice of Violations has been served pursuant to Sections 4013 or 4013.5, the department may remove the insignia. The department shall not issue a new insignia until corrections have been made; an inspection requested pursuant to Section 4010; inspection and insignia fees have been paid pursuant to Section 4044; and the vehicle has been inspected and found in compliance with these regulations.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18055.5, 18056, Health and Safety Code.
s 4037. Lost or Damaged Insignia.
(a) When an insignia of approval becomes lost or damaged, after sale by the manufacturer, the department shall be notified in writing by the owner. The notification shall specify:
1. That the vehicle had a California Department insignia of approval.
2. The manufacturer of the vehicle
3. The year of manufacture
4. The vehicle identification number (VIN)
5. When possible, the insignia number
6. Whether any alterations or conversions were made to the vehicle by the owner.
(b) Whenever possible, all damaged insignia shall be promptly returned to the department. Damaged and lost insignia shall be replaced by the department with a replacement insignia, on payment of the replacement insignia fee as provided in Section 4044, where the owner certifies that no alterations or conversions have been made to the vehicle. Where alterations or conversions have been made it will be necessary to also request an inspection pursuant to Section 4011.
(c) Whenever it becomes necessary to replace insignia for a manufacturer, the manufacturer shall submit a request in writing outlining all related circumstances and where possible, shall return insignia to be replaced together with replacement insignia fees pursuant to Section 4044.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18055.5, 18056, Health and Safety Code.
s 4038. Refund of Fees.
Upon receipt of a written request, the department shall consider a refund of fees paid pursuant to Section 4044. The department shall consider such refunds on their individual merit based upon the fee paid less costs already incurred and the administrative costs of processing the refund.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 17003.5 and 18015, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18025.5, 18026 and 18031, Health and Safety Code.
s 4040. Alteration or Conversion.
(a) No person shall make any alteration or conversion of the electrical, mechanical or plumbing equipment or installations of a vehicle bearing, or required to bear, an insignia of approval or Title VI (24 C.F.R.) label, unless an application for such alteration or conversion has been filed with, and approved by, the department.
(b) No person shall make any alteration or conversion of the construction or fire safety equipment or installations of any mobile home or commercial coach, bearing or required to bear an insignia of approval, or Title VI (24 C.F.R.) label, manufactured after September 15, 1971, or any recreational vehicle, bearing or required to bear a department insignia, manufactured after January 1, 1974, unless an application for such alteration or conversion has been filed with, and approved by, the department.
(c) No person shall make any alteration, conversion, or change relating to the occupancy of any vehicle bearing or required to bear an insignia of approval or Title VI (24 C.F.R.) label, unless an application for such alteration, conversion, or change relating to the occupancy has been filed with and approved by the department. This shall not prevent the granting of a permitted use by a local jurisdiction pursuant to the authority of Section 18300 of the Health and Safety Code providing the vehicle is not altered or converted from the condition and occupancy approved by the department.
(d) All alterations and conversions shall be made in compliance with these regulations.
s 4040.5. Additions.
(a) No person shall make any additions to the electrical, mechanical, plumbing, construction, or fire safety equipment and installations nor any additions affecting the occupancy of any vehicle bearing, or required to bear, an insignia of approval or Title VI (24 C.F.R.) label unless an application has been filed with, ad approved by, the department.
(b) All additions shall be made in compliance with these regulations including any modification of the original vehicle necessary to accommodate said additions and provide minimum health and safety.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18057, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 18057, Health and Safety Code.
s 4041. Not Applicable.
The following shall not constitute an alteration or conversion:
(a) Repairs with approved component parts.
(b) Conversion from one fuel to another of the listed appliances in accordance with the terms of their listing.
(c) Adjustment and maintenance of equipment.
(d) Replacement of equipment in kind.
(e) The addition of appliances, where a mobile home or recreational vehicle has been designed and equipped for such additions, including all necessary systems, circuits, etc.
s 4042. Application Requirements.
(a) Any person proposing to make an alteration, conversion, or addition to a vehicle bearing or required to bear an insignia of approval, or Title VI (24 C.F.R.) label, shall file an application with, and obtain approval of, the department.
(b) Applications for alteration, conversion, or addition shall include:
(1) Type of vehicle (if commercial coach, occupancy classification).
(2) Make and model of the vehicle.
(3) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
(4) Insignia number, or HUD label number.
(5) Month and year of manufacture.
(6) A complete description of the work to be performed together with plans and specifications as required.
(7) Location of the vehicle where work is to be performed.
(8) Alteration or conversion fee and inspection fee pursuant to Section 4044.
(9) Name and address of the owner of the vehicle.
(10) Any proposed change in occupancy classification.
(c) Applications for addition of air-conditioning (comfort cooling) by licensed contractors where no alteration, conversion, or addition is made other than the installation and connection of listed air-conditioning (comfort cooling) components to systems provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle shall include:
(1) Type of vehicle (if commercial coach occupancy classification).
(2) Make and model of the vehicle.
(3) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
(4) Insignia number or HUD label number.
(5) A complete description of the work to be performed together with specifications as required.
(6) Location of the vehicle where the work is to be performed.
(7) Name and address of the vehicle owner.
(8) Alteration or conversion and a component label fee pursuant to Section 4044.
(9) Contractor's license number.
(10) Certification by the mobile home park operator or contractor that the lot service equipment and the mobile home park electrical system have the ampacity to accommodate the proposed installation, if the mobile home is located in a mobile home park; or certification by the contractor making application if the vehicle is located outside of a mobile home park, as applicable.
(d) Where the application for alteration conversion, or addition is made in accordance with subsection (b), the department may require inspections of the vehicle during the course of alteration, conversion, or addition to determine compliance with the regulations. The applicant shall make such requests for inspection, on forms furnished by the department, pursuant to Sections 4010 and 4011 together with inspection fees pursuant to Section 4044 of these regulations. Upon completion of the alteration, conversion, or addition the applicant shall request the department to make an inspection pursuant to Sections 4010 and 4011 of these regulations.
(e) Where the application for alteration, conversion, or addition is made in accordance with subsection (b) and includes any structural assembly subject to this chapter which is assembled at a location other than that of the vehicle being altered, converted, or added to, the department may require inspections of both the vehicle and the structural assembly. The applicant shall make such requests for inspection, on forms furnished by the department, pursuant to Sections 4010 and 4011 together with inspection fees and a component label fee pursuant to Section 4044 of these regulations.
The component label shall be affixed to the structural assembly indicating compliance with this chapter prior to delivery of the structural assembly to the site of installation.
(f) Where the application is for the addition of air-conditioning (comfort cooling) pursuant to Subsection (c), the department may issue a series of component labels to a licensed contractor where an application has been approved by the department. The department will provide the contractor with a normal 30 day supply, except where a contractor makes application for and certifies a contract exists for a specified number of installations in excess of the normal 30 day supply. (continued)