§ 50-133. Preinspection of used mobile homes and building move-ons.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to relocate within or to move into the county any used mobile home without first obtaining a move-on permit and preinspection.

(b)

Each category is required to be inspected and noted as "in compliance" or "not in compliance" by either a state-licensed mobile home dealer, state-certified contractor, or state-registered contractor meeting the requirements of the county construction industry licensing board, or a state-licensed inspector. All contractors or inspectors may only certify those categories in which they hold valid licenses of certifications. No move-on permits for used mobile homes will be issued until all categories have been inspected and signed by such contractors or inspectors.

(c)

The county building department will make the preinspection for mobile home move-on requests on any approved site in the county if the applicant has agreed, in writing, to the conditions set forth in the affidavit accompanying a code compliance permit and purchases such code compliance permit for a fee to cover the costs of such preinspection.

(d)

If a preinspection reveals deficiencies, but is deemed repairable, a remodel and repair permit may be required. This determination will be addressed in the summary at the end of the checklist. If it is determined that a remodel and repair permit is required, the applicant is subject to all necessary inspections to ensure code compliance and required to obtain such permit prior to beginning the work. Remodeling and repair permits are valid for no more than 90 days. No permit will be issued without first (or simultaneously) purchasing the move-on permit.

(e)

Each applicant for a preinspection must complete an affidavit form, a copy of which is attached to Ordinance No. 96-1 as exhibit 1 and adopted as a part of this section by reference thereto.

(f)

A preinspection report of used mobile homes or building move-ons must accompany each request for a permit to place or relocate a used mobile home or building in the county. Form 96-1, LCBD (3 pages) constitutes such report, and is attached to a part of Ordinance No. 96-1 by reference thereto, as exhibit 2.

(g)

Every application for a preinspection pursuant to this section shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount established by resolution.

(Ord. No. 96-1, §§ 1—5, 6-4-1996)

State law reference

Mobile home inspections, F.S. §§ 320.8225, 320.8285.