CSA Z240: Manufactured Homes

Scope:

Z240.0.1-16 -General requirements for manufactured homes

This Standard specifies general requirements for manufactured homes, including technical requirements, and requirements on quality control, markings, and provision of printed instructions.

Z240.1.1-16 -Vehicular requirements for manufactured homes

This Standard specifies minimum vehicular requirements for manufactured homes and covers couplings, tongues, A-frames, and limited-use or returnable running gear.

This Standard does not apply to manufactured homes transported on dollies or flat-decks.

Z240.2.1-16 - Technical requirements for manufactured homes

This Standard specifies the minimum requirements for materials, products, equipment, and practice needed to ensure that manufactured homes will provide adequate

1. structural strength and rigidity, including resistance to vibration and deflection;
2. protection against corrosion, decay, insects, and other similar destructive forces;
3. protection against the hazards of fire;
4. safety in use;
5. resistance to unwanted entry;
6. indoor conditions;
7. sanitation; and
8. thermal, HVAC and plumbing system performance to avoid excessive energy use.

Z240.4.1-16 -Installation requirements for oil- and gas- fired appliances in manufactured homes

 This Standard applies to the factory installation of oil- and gas-fired appliances, equipment, components, accessories, piping and tubing in manufactured homes, and specially designed or modified units.

Applicable Products:

Manufactured home — a single- or multiple-section, one-storey dwelling that is designed and constructed for year-round occupancy, constructed in a factory, transported to the installation site, and ready for occupancy on completion of set-up in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Notes:

1) Manufactured homes may be constructed on a wheeled chassis or may be transported to the installation location using other transport equipment.

2) Setup may include mating of multiple-section homes, painting, and installation of floor finishes, cabinetry, light fixtures, siding, solid fuel-fired and electrical appliances, gas and oil appliances and systems, and chimneys and flues.

End Result:

 Certification of the factory quality program and the manufactured home.

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