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U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Housing
Special Attention of:

Transmittal Handbook No.: 4950.1 REV. 3

DIRECTORS, HOUSING
Issued:
DIVISIONS: SINGLE FAMILY
AND MULTIFAMILY
1.

August 11, 1997

This Transmits
Handbook 4950.1 REV.3, Technical Suitability of Products
Program Processing Procedures, dated 8/97.

Explanation of Changes:
This handbook has been completely revised to include changes
that have occurred since March 1988. It now includes the User
Fee Schedule adopted in 1984 and modifies HUD Field Office
functions to fit current staffing patterns.

Filing Instructions:
Remove

Insert

Handbook 4950.1 Rev-2
dated March 1988

Handbook 4950.1 Rev.3
dated 8/97

Assistant Secretary for HousingFederal Housing Commissioner
HSRS: Distribution: W-3-1,R-1,R-2,R-3-1(H)(RC),R-3-2,R-3-3,R-6,R-6-2,R-7,R-7-2,
R-8,ASC
Handbook 4950.1 REV-3
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, D.C. 20410
Program Participants
and Departmental Staff
AUGUST 1997
TECHNICAL SUITABILITY OF
PRODUCTS PROGRAM
PROCESSING PROCEDURES
4950.1 REV. 3
FOREWORD
Section 521 of the National Housing Act directs the Secretary to
adopt a uniform procedure for acceptance of materials and products
to be used under HUD housing programs.
This Handbook outlines the overall Technical Suitability of
Products Program and processing procedures for review and
acceptance of building systems, components, products, and

materials.
The two major categories of acceptance are:
1.

Structural building systems, subsystems, and
components.

Structural and nonstructural materials and products.

The objectives of this program are the acceptance of suitable new,
innovative building materials and systems to encourage the
development of technological advances in home building.
References:
1.

HUD 4910.1 1994 Edition - Minimum Property Standards for
Housing containing standards and referenced standards
for:
Single Family Housing
Multifamily Housing
Care-Type Facilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

___________________________________________________________________________
Special Attention of:
Directors of Housing
Development Division
Field Office Managers and
Chiefs

Transmittal for Handbook No.: 4950.1
REV-2 CHG-3
Issued: January 21, 1994

___________________________________________________________________________
Change to Appendix 2, Handbook 4950.1 REV-2, Technical
Suitability of Products Program Processing Procedures,
dated March 30, 1988
Summary: The tabulation of "Listed States, Category III Housing"
is expanded from 26 states to 27 states to include the State of
New Mexico.
Filing Instruction
Remove
Handbook 4950.1 REV-2 CHG-2
Appendix 2, dated 4/92

Insert
Handbook 4950.1 REV-2 CHG-3
Appendix 2, dated 1/94
________________________________
Nicolas P. Retsinas
Assistant Secretary for Housing
- Federal Housing Commissioner

___________________________________________________________________________
HSMMP : Distribution : W-2(H)(A)(OGC), W-3(H)(A)(Z)(OGC), W-4(H)(OGC),

R-1, R-2, R-3, R-3-1(H)(RC), R-3-2, R-3-3, R-6,
R-6-1, R-6-2, R-7, R-7-1, R-7-2, R-8-1, W-2(H)
W-2(H)(A)(0GC), W-3(H)(A)(Z)(0GC), W-4(H)(0GC), R-1, R-2, R-3, R-3-1,
(H)(RC), R-3-2, R-3-3, R-6, R-6-1, R-6-2, R-7, R-7-1, R-7-2, R-8-1,
W-2(H)
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-3-1
R-3-2

R-3-3
R-6
R-6-1
R-6-2
R-7
R-7-1
R-7-2
R-8-1
W-2

Regional Administrators, Deputy Regional Administrators
Office Directors, Principal Assistants in Regional
Administrators' offices
Bulk shipment to Regional Offices
Bulk shipment to Regional Offices for selective
distribution by program area
Directors, Administrative Services Divisions and
Administrative and Management Services Divisions, and
Administrative staffs
Category D offices - bulk
Category A offices - Office Managers and Deputy Office
Managers
Category A offices - bulk
Category A offices - Division Directors
Category B offices - Office Managers and Deputy Office
Managers
Category B offices - bulk
Category B offices - Division Directors
Category C offices - bulk
HQ Office Directors, Special Assistants,
those reporting directly to Assistant Secretaries
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
H O U S I N G

___________________________________________________________________________
Special Attention of:

Transmittal for Handbook No.:
4950.1 Rev. 2 CHG 2

DIRECTORS, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
FIELD OFFICE MANAGERS AND CHIEFS

Issued:

April 24, 1992

___________________________________________________________________________
1.

This Transmits:
Change to Appendix 2, Handbook 4950.1 Rev. 2, Technical
Suitability of Products Program, dated 3/88.

Explanation of Changes:
The tabulation of "Listed States, Category III Housing" is
expanded from 24 states to 26 states to include the State of
South Carolina and the State of Tennessee.

Filing Instruction:
Remove:
Handbook 4950.1 Rev. 2

Insert:
Handbook 4950.1 Rev. 2 CHG 2

Appendix 2, dated 3/88

Appendix 2, dated 4/92.
________________________________________
Arthur J. Hill
Assistant Secretary for Housing
- Federal Housing Commissioner

___________________________________________________________________________
W-3-1
W-3-1

Directives Management Officers--Headquarters and Regions,
library, ACIR (Advisory Commission on Intergovermental
Relations)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
H O U S I N G

___________________________________________________________________________
Special Attention of:
DIRECTORS, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
DIVISIONS: FIELD OFFICE MANAGERS AND
CHIEFS: BRANCH CHIEFS, HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, AEC BRANCH
PERSONNEL

Transmittal Handbook No.: 4950.1
REV. 2
Issued:

3/30/88

___________________________________________________________________________
1.

This Transmits
Handbook 4950.1 REV.2, Technical Suitability of Products Program
Processing Procedures, dated March 1988.

Explanation of Changes:
This handbook has been completely revised to include changes that
have occurred since August 1979. It now includes the User Fee
Schedule adopted in 1984 and modifies HUD Field Office functions
to fit current staffing patterns.

Filing Instructions:
Remove
Handbook 4950.1
dated August 1979

Insert
Handbook 4950.1 REV.2
dated March 1988
__________________________________
Assistant Secretary for Housing
- Federal Housing Commissioner

___________________________________________________________________________
HOUSING
___________________________________________________________________________

Special Attention of:
DIRECTORS, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
DIVISIONS: FIELD OFFICE MANAGERS AND
CHIEFS: BRANCH CHIEFS, HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, AEC BRANCH
PERSONNEL

Transmittal Handbook No.: 4950.1
REV. 2 Change 1
Issued: 10/24/91

___________________________________________________________________________
1.

This Transmits
Change No. 1 to Handbook 4950.1 REV.2, Technical
Suitability of Products Program Processing Procedures,
dated March 1988.

Explanation of Changes:
Section 1-4. User Fee Schedule has been revised to
incorporate a new User Fee Schedule which appeared in
The Federal Register, Volume 55, August 1, 1990
(31240). This Section also contains a new mailing
address for User Fee checks provided by the Office of
Finance and Accounting under the Assistant Secretary
for Administration. Page 29 is being changed to
incorporate changes in printed text.

Filing Instructions:
Remove
Existing Pages 1-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 and
Existing Page 29, dated 3/88

Insert:
Revised Pages 1-1, 1-2
1-3, 1-4, and
Revised Page 29
__________________________________
Assistant Secretary for Housing
- Federal Housing Commissioner

___________________________________________________________________________
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, D.C. 20410
___________________________________________________________________________
Program Participants
and Departmental Staff
___________________________________________________________________________
March 1988

Technical Suitability of
Products Program
Processing Procedures

W-3-1, W-2 (OGC) (Z) (H), W-3 (ADM) (H) (ZAOO), W-4(H),
R-1, R-2, R-3, R-3-1(H), R-3-2, R-3-3, R-6, R-6-1,
R-6-2, R-7, R-7-1, R-7-2, R-8, R-8-1, Code 026-Tab 13
HUD-23 (9-81)
W-3-1
Directives Management Officers--Headquarters and Regions,
library, ACIR (Advisory Commission on Intergovermental
Relations)
W-2
HQ Office Directors, Special Assistants,
those reporting directly to Assistant Secretaries
W-3
HQ Division Directors, those reporting directly to Office
Directors, multiple copies for staff
W-4
Branch Chiefs, multiple copies for staff
R-1
Regional Administrators, Deputy Regional Administrators
R-2
Office Directors, Principal Assistants in Regional
Administrators' offices
R-3
Bulk shipment to Regional Offices
R-3-1
Bulk shipment to Regional Offices for selective
distribution by program area
R-3-2
Directors, Administrative Services Divisions and
Administrative and Management Services Divisions, and
Administrative staffs
R-3-3
Category D offices - bulk
R-6
Category A offices - Office Managers and Deputy Office
Managers
R-6-1
Category A offices - bulk
R-6-2
Category A offices - Division Directors
R-7
Category B offices - Office Managers and Deputy Office
Managers
R-7-1
Category B offices - bulk
R-7-2
Category B offices - Division Directors
R-8
Category C offices - Office Managers and Deputy Office
Managers
R-8-1
Category C offices - bulk

4950.1 REV. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph

Page
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL

1-1.
1-2.
1-3.
1-4.
1-5.
1-6.
1-7.
1-8.
1-9.

Scope
Background
Acceptance Documents
User Fees
General Standards
Exceptions to the Program
Definitions and Descriptions
Prohibited Uses of Acceptance Documents
Assuring Product Quality and Durability

1-1
1-1
1-1
1-2
1-4
1-4
1-5
1-8
1-8

CHAPTER 2. ENGINEERING BULLETINS, STATE LETTERS OF ACCEPTANCE
2-1.
2-2.
2-3.
2-4.
2-5.
2-6.
2-7.
2-8.
2-9.
2-10.

General
Sponsor's Requirements
Categories of Modular and Panelized Housing
Administration Procedures
Preparing Submissions
Factory Inspections
Renewals, Supplements, and Revisions
Identification of Category I and II
Factory-Built Housing Units
Post Acceptance Responsibilities
Cancellation

2-1
2-1
2-1
2-3
2-4
2-9
2-11
2-12
2-13
2-14

CHAPTER 3. MATERIALS RELEASES
3-1.
3-2.
3-3.
3-4.
3-5.
3-6.
3-7.
3-8.
3-9.
3-10.

General
Submissions
Processing Procedures
Submissions by Sponsors
Design and Documentation
Basic information and Data Collection
Revisions and Renewals
Post Acceptance Responsibilities
Cancellation
Resubmissions

3-1
3-1
3-1
3-2
3-4
3-5
3-5
3-6
3-6
3-7

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CHAPTER 4. USE OF MATERIALS BULLETINS
Paragraph
4-1.
4-2.
4-3.
4-4.

Page
General
Field Office or Homeownership Center
Responsibilities
Initiation of a Use of Materials Bulletin
UM Development Process by HUD

4-1
4-1
4-1
4-1

4-5.
4-6.
4-7.

Sponsor Submissions
Revisions, Addenda, and Supplements,
Manufacturer Compliance Responsibilities
Appendix
Appendix
Appendix
Appendix

1
2
3
4

4-2
4-3
4-4

Samples of Bulletins
Category III Housing (28 States)
Description of Materials
Modular and Panelized Housing Factory
Inspection Report

* Information collection requirements in this Handbook have been
approved by OMB and assigned approval number 2502-0313
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4950.1 REV.2
______________________________________________________________________
FOREWORD
Section 521 of the National Housing Act directs the Secretary
to adopt a uniform procedure for acceptance of materials and
products to be used under HUD housing programs.
This Handbook outlines the overall Technical Suitability of
Products Program and processing procedures for review and
acceptance of building systems, components, products and
materials.
The two major categories of acceptance are:
1)

Structural building systems, subsystems and components.

Structural and nonstructural materials and products.

The objectives of this program are the acceptance of suitable
new and innovative building materials and systems to encourage
improvements in, and development of, technological advances in
home building.
References:
1)

HUD 4910.1 - Minimum Property Standards for
Housing containing standards and referenced
standards for:
Single Family Housing
Multifamily Housing
Care-Type Facilities

HUD 4950.2 - Design Criteria for Trussed Rafters

HUD 4145.1 - Architectural Processing and
Inspections for Home Mortgage
Insurance

HUD 4190.1 - Single Family Underwriting Reports

and Forms Catalog
______________________________________________________________________
3/88

4950.1 REV. 3
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL
1-1. SCOPE: This Handbook describes the policies and procedures of
the Technical Suitability of Products Program. This program
provides for HUD's review, evaluation, and acceptance of
building systems, components, products, and materials for
structures approved for HUD mortgage insurance.
1-2. BACKGROUND:
A.

Section 521 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1735e)
directs the Secretary to adopt a uniform procedure for
the acceptance of materials and products to be used in
structures approved for HUD-insured mortgages.

Applicants with Acceptable Materials, components,
products or building systems receive appropriate
technical suitability documents permitting use in HUD
associated building construction.

1-3. ACCEPTANCE DOCUMENTS:
A.

Acceptance documents are:
1.

Materials Release (MR) - by which HUD accepts a
specific manufacturer's building system, material,
or product. (Example, Appendix 1A)

Engineering Bulletin - by which HUD accepts a
manufacturer's housing system or subsystem,
sanitary drainage system, and wet core. The two
types of engineering bulletins are:
a.

Structural Engineering Bulletin (SEB)

Mechanical Engineering Bulletin (MEB)
(Examples, Appendices 1B and 1C)

Use of Materials Bulletin (UM) - by which HUD
publishes a generic standard for a product or group
of similar products. (Example, Appendix 1D)

State Letter of Acceptance (SLA) - by which a HUD
State Office accepts factory-produced housing in a
specific geographical jurisdiction. (Example,
Appendix 1E)
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B.

Individual Documents
1.

Are issued after complete analysis by HUD
technical personnel.

Are numbered consecutively.

Have a review date 3 years after the issue date
(Use of Materials Bulletins are an exception).

Shall be submitted for renewal 90 days before the
review date.

Mailing Addresses
1.

Technical information for acceptance documents
other than SLAs shall be sent to:
Manufactured Housing and Standards Division
Office of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410-8000

Technical information for SLAs shall be furnished
to the State Office having jurisdiction; to the
attention of the Director, Office of Housing; or
Housing Division.

1-4. USER FEES: Request for an acceptance document requires
payment of a fee by the sponsor or manufacturer. (24 CFR
200.934)
A.

User Fee Schedule (in dollars).
ITEM

NEW

REVISION

RENEWAL

4000

2000

800

SEB

4000

2000

800

MEB

4000

2000

800

SLA

1000

800

400

3000
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4950.1 REV. 3

Checks and Money Orders shall be made out to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development for all
acceptance documents. All payments shall be sent to
the following address, except SLAs (See below):
Technical Suitability of Products Fees
Department of Housing and Urban Development
P. O. Box 954199
St. Louis, MO 63195-4199
For SLAs, send payment to the attention of the
Collection Officer (for deposit to Account NO. 86-09-0300),

c/o Director, Office of Housing, or Housing of
the appropriate HUD Field Office or Homeownership
Center.
C.

When to Submit Fees
1.

Fees for renewals and acceptance as program
administrator for a UM under 24 CFR 200.935 shall
be paid in full at the time of initial application.

Fees for initial acceptance documents or revisions
of SEBS, MRs, MEBS, SLAB shall be paid:

3.
D.

in full, at the time of application, or

one-half with the application, and one-half
when the draft issuance is returned to HUD
with the applicant's concurrence signature.

Renewals are required every 3 years.

Returned Fees
When a product is ineligible or necessary information
is not available, the fee may be returned, or a portion
of it may be returned and a portion retained by HUD.

Changes to the User Fee System were published in the
Federal Register on May 1, 1997 (62 FR 23783).
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1-5. GENERAL STANDARDS:
A.

Basic Standards are the HUD Minimum Property Standards
(MPS) for Housing, HUD 4910.1.

Supplemental Standards include design procedures and
test methods recommended by authoritative, nationally
recognized organizations such as:
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating &
Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

1-6. EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROGRAM (See also 1-7.E.2):
A.

Certain Products are not eligible for review and
acceptance under the Technical Suitability of Products
Program. They include products:
1.

For which the quality control requirements,

distribution, and variation in application make it
impractical for HUD review;
2.

That are basic materials that are not complete
products, but are used in the production of other
building products;

That are major appliances, fixtures, or
nonstructural builder's hardware;

That do not contribute to the durability of a
building;

That generally are not included in a mortgage; or

That are accepted under the MPS or an existing
suitability document.
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4950.1 REV. 3

Examples of Exceptions Are:
1.

Decorative interior or exterior finishes and
coatings

Security devices and other alarm systems

Swimming pools

Storage sheds, trash bins, portable carports, and
similar items

Laundry lines, awnings, flower boxes, and similar
items

Electrical fixtures and devices, outdoor
barbecues, and lampposts

Decorative railing and disappearing stairs

Items of equipment or materials not generally
included under a mortgage document (e.g., utility
meters and mains for sewer, water, electricity, and
gas)

Mechanical and electrical systems and component
equipment (furnaces, air conditioners, water
heaters, etc.)

1-7. DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS:
A.

Component: A preassembled part of a building, often
containing structural elements.

Engineering Bulletins: Are issued by HUD to provide an
engineering description of a building system or

subsystem. They specify quality controls, factory
inspection, and material properties that meet an
acceptable level of performance.
C.

Material: Any product or substance used in the building
construction process.
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4950.1 REV. 3
D.

Materials Releases (MR)
1.

These documents, issued by HUD Headquarters,
provide for HUD acceptance of specific non-standard
building materials, or products not covered by the
current MPS.

These documents are addenda to the MPS, and are
issued only when the material or product is deemed
suitable for use in HUD housing programs.

Minimum Property Standards (MPS)
1.

These standards establish minimum acceptance
criteria for components, materials, products, and
methods of construction considered for residential
buildings covered by HUD housing programs.

Products and methods are considered technically
suitable by HUD without an acceptance document if
they comply with Federal, industry and other
standards and codes referenced in the MPS, or if
they comply with HUD-developed construction
requirements.

Engineering Bulletins are technical acceptance documents
issued by HUD for non-standard factory-fabricated
modules, components or subsystems.
1.

Structural Engineering Bulletins (SEB):
Indicate structural acceptability of systems or
subsystems such as modular housing, log homes and
panelized construction for complete housing units,
or floor, wall and roof systems. Acceptance of
units to be transported into more than one State
requires an SEB.

Mechanical Engineering Bulletins (MEB):
Indicate structural and/or functional acceptability
of wet-core units that consist of a structural
envelope and mechanical core. Innovative drainage
systems are also covered by MEB's.
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4950.1 REV. 3

State Letters of Acceptance (SLA):
1.

SLAs provide for acceptance of Category I (See
24.C.) factory produced housing which use
materials and systems covered by the MPS and model
building codes (CABO, SBC, BOCA, and UBC).

Are granted by a HUD State Office after review by
HUD staff and/or HUD's contractor. Sponsors
applying for SLAs should apply to the State Office
of the State in which their manufacturing facility
is located.

Are sent to other Field Offices or Homeownership
Centers in the State, to provide for acceptance of
a manufacturer's unit within that State. SLAs are
accepted within the issuing State only.

Module: Factory-built living unit, or a three-dimensional
prefabricated portion of it.

Prime sponsor (or Sponsor):
1.

Manufactures materials, products, or housing
systems

Owns or controls the factory

Legally controls the transportation, distribution,
erection, and/or installation of the product, and

Is the entity to whom an acceptance document is
granted.

Product: Any material or manufactured item used in
construction.

Product Classification: Items may not clearly fall into
one of the classifications in paragraph 1-3.A. If the
item is material- or product-oriented, it may be
considered for a Materials Release. Housing component or
system-oriented items may be considered for Engineering
Bulletins.

Referenced Standard: Any separate published standard
included in another standard only by reference.
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M.

System: An assembly of building materials fabricated to
form a part or all of a building.

Subsystem: An assembly of building materials fabricated
to form part of a system.

Use of Materials Bulletin (UM): Generic acceptance
document issued by HUD Headquarters to apply to a
product or a group of similar products, usually made by
several manufacturers.
1.

UMs serve as an interim HUD standard for a type of
product (plastic bathroom fixtures, carpet, etc.)

UMs are also developed to promulgate third-party
quality assurance programs when needed (e.g.,
windows, etc.)

1-8. PROHIBITED USES OF ACCEPTANCE DOCUMENTS: They must not be:
A.

Transferred to any person or successor entity.

Used in Advertising, sales promotion, or in any other
way that states or implies endorsement or approval by
HUD/FHA, or by any component of HUD.

Used to imply that the product is superior in
comparison with other products.
See the first pages of Appendices 1A - 1E for
cautionary statements for acceptance documents
regarding prohibited uses.

1-9. ASSURING PRODUCT QUALITY AND DURABILITY:
A.

General
1.

HUD's policy is to establish reasonable
requirements for quality and durability of the
products it accepts under its Technical Suitability
of Products Program.
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4950.1 REV. 3

HUD may require the sponsor to furnish the results
of specific testing programs/activities to
indicate that requirements in the acceptance
document are fulfilled.

Product Quality Assurance
Acceptance bulletins shall state requirements for one
or more of the following quality assurance procedures:
1.

Quality control, which is a responsibility the
manufacturer is expected to exercise in all
production.

Self-Certification of product conformance to
standards cited in the acceptance document.

Third-Party Quality Assurance, a procedure for

specific production items in which a qualified
independent agency validates adherence to
standards cited in the acceptance document.
4.

Warranties for:
a.

Product performance for an intended purpose

Product durability for a specified time

Performance and durability of a manufacturer's
system, including its parts, for a specific
purpose and time

Repair and/or replacement of a material or
product not meeting warranty

Warranty of a Builder's Installation assumed by the
manufacturer may include one or more of the
following:
a.

Installer/Applicator training

Installer/Applicator supervision

Installation inspection
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CHAPTER 2. ENGINEERING BULLETINS, STATE LETTERS OF
ACCEPTANCE
2-1. GENERAL: This chapter discusses HUD's acceptance of housing
systems, subsystems and components through the use of
Engineering Bulletins and State Letters of Acceptance.
2-2. PRIME SPONSOR'S REQUIREMENTS:
A.

An eligible prime sponsor shall have a factory capable of
producing the component or system, or shall legally
control the production, in addition to controlling
transportation, distribution and installation.

Eligibility requires that completed components or systems
be made available for inspection.

2-3. CATEGORIES OF MODULAR AND PANELIZED HOUSING:
A.

Three Categories of modular and panelized housing and
related components have been established for purposes of
issuing acceptance documents. They are:
Category
I
II
III

Acceptance Documents
SEB or SLA
SEB only
State label only

Category I:
Includes factory-produced modular housing units which
comply with the MPS and the HUD accepted building code in
all respects, except for special features included in the
SEB.
Technical acceptance documents are necessary because
certain elements are concealed in the factory, and cannot
be inspected at the construction site.

Category II:
Includes modules and components that are complex and have
structural features that are either not addressed by, or
not in compliance with HUD MPS.
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1.

All features, other than structural, must comply
with the HUD MPS.

A technical suitability analysis is performed to
determine whether the structural aspects of the

submission meet the objectives of HUD MPS.
3.

Review of plans, specifications and calculations
is made to determine acceptability to HUD of any
special structural features. This includes:
a.

Review of the sponsor's quality control
program.

Inspection of the production facility and
existing units manufactured in the plant.

Category III includes:
1.

Factory-produced Category I housing units or
components whose structural features, materials and
systems of construction are subject to State agency
design and construction regulations.

Initial HUD review and acceptance of State
standards and enforcement procedures.

Annual monitoring of State labeling program based
on individual HUD/State agreement.

Appearance in a current listing of Category III
State Agencies in this Handbook (see Appendix 2) or
the HUD-accepted listing is on the World Wide Web.
Listed States comply with the following:
a.

Units have a unique identification, and an
official State label indicating acceptance
under the State program.

Units have a permanently affixed data plate
that describes design loads and specifications
(e.g. live load, snow load, wind load, seismic
zone). Units must meet the requirements of
the 1995 Model Energy Code or the latest
HUD-accepted MEC standard.
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4950.1 REV. 3

Builder certification that all non-structural
features comply with the MPS and HUD accepted
building codes. The HUD Field Office or
Homeownership Center has the responsibility of
determining acceptability of non-structural
features.

2-4. ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES:
A.

Applications: Only prime sponsors (See Definitions) can
apply for acceptance documents.

Processing: Responsibilities of sponsors are listed in

Chapter 1. HUD processing procedures are listed below.
C.

Numbering Bulletins:
1.

SEBs are numbered sequentially by Headquarters with
revisions indicated by an R followed by the
sequential number of the revision as shown below:
1729
R 3
|
|
|
|______ - 3rd renewal or revision
|
|________________________ sequential number of

SEB
2.

MEBs are numbered sequentially by Headquarters.

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2-5. PREPARING SUBMISSIONS:
A.

Category I Submissions must comply with HUD MPS, in
addition to containing required technical information
which may include:
1.

Lifting and transportation details.

Unit assembly/erection method on prepared
foundation.

Connections between prefabricated elements.

Category II Submission Information includes:
1.

Supporting information for special structural
features (i.e. tests and/or calculations).

Evidence of compatibility between special
structural features and adjacent building elements.

Identification of, and support and documentation

for, elements in compliance with HUD MPS when
conformance is not self-evident.
4.

Plant and site of fabrication and erection, and
details for structural connections, lifting and
transportation.

When possible, design procedures and test methods
recommended by authoritative organizations such as
those listed in 1-5.B.

Engineering assumptions and computations in
support of a proposal, with the drawings listed in
the acceptance document.

The imprinted seal of a professional design
engineer on drawings and calculations f or highly
complex submissions.

Test results conducted and certified by a
recognized US testing laboratory, or other
qualified professional firm or organization, or
witnessed by a technical representative of such an
organization and certified by one of its officers.
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Certification includes:
a.

A detailed description of the specimen tested

A description of test objectives

A description of testing procedures and of
accuracy of instruments (reference standards
tests when used)

Complete test data and results

Interpretation of test results, including
pass/fail statement

Submissions by Sponsors: The following are guidelines of
data to include in applications for an Engineering
Bulletin or an SLA.
1.

Organization Data
a.

Company or corporate name.

Main office address, including street address
and zip code.

Address of each manufacturing plant proposed
for system production under HUD housing
programs.

Names and respective positions of principal
officers: the person in charge of production
and the person in charge of quality control.

Relationship of prime sponsor company to any
parent, affiliated, or subsidiary companies.
Indicate all licensed producers.

Detailed quality control program, including
responsibilities for supervision and
inspection.
(HUD may require documentation that the
quality control program has been
reviewed and approved by a qualified
independent quality control agency).
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Indicate organizational relationship of
inspectors to the principal officers.

For franchise operations, evidence of the
prime sponsor's legal responsibility for
quality control, inspection, and certification
of the product.

Evidence of legal responsibility for the
necessary monitoring of the franchises
performance in the transportation, erection,
inspection, and furnishing the builder's
warranty, as appropriate.

Production Data:
a.

Evidence that the sponsor is fully prepared to
produce the component submitted for
determination of technical suitability.

Street address, name of owner and date of
completion of at least one existing unit of
the particular system produced in the
sponsor's factory; or the location of a
prototype unit that may be inspected.

Description of plant facilities, and of the
capability, means and methods of manufacture.

Description of method of transportation and
special construction, bracing and securing
necessary during transportation.

Description of field installation, erection
and handling procedures at the site, and of
field quality control program.

Current marketing and distribution data. When
the application is for an SEB, list any
dwelling units (ten (10) minimum) erected
under SIAs or under HUD programs within the
past year.
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Engineering Data:
a.

A complete set of manufacturing and erection
drawings, to scale, and no larger than 18" x
24". Drawings may be reduced as long as
clarity is retained. The following
information shall be shown on the drawings:
1.

A complete title block, drawing number,
date, revision dates as applicable.

Foundation plans and details, including
anchorage of structure to foundation, and
any special structural features of the
foundation that may be required, with
notation of loads transmitted to
foundations.
At least one foundation plan meeting the
MPS shall be shown. (The foundation
itself is field-constructed, and is not
covered by the SEB.)

Drawings containing structural floor and
roof framing plans, elevations of
loadbearing walls and other loadbearing
elements. Provide drawings, as required,
showing resistance to racking, sections
and details showing size and spacing of
all structural members, components and
their connections, including: Type and
method of fastening all covering
materials, such as subflooring,
sheathing, siding, interior and exterior
finish.
a.

Complete details, sizes of members,
and subflooring, sheathing, siding,
interior and exterior finish.

Details of insulation, vapor barrier
installation, and attic, basement
and crawl space ventilation:
calculations as may be required to
show that the insulation meets the
MPS.

Structural details necessary to show
special construction features,
including methods of fabricating,
erecting, joining, connecting and
finishing all elements.
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d.

General structural design notes,
showing live load, wind and snow
loads, seismic zones, allowable
stresses, and modulus of elasticity
for all structural materials,
limits of deflection-to-span
ratios, and other pertinent data.

Architectural floor plans, elevations,
and building cross sections.

Other Structural Information

"Description of Materials, Form HUD
92005," for a typical house,
specifying only the structurally
related items (Nos., 1-12, 14, 26
and 27). A copy of this form is
included in Appendix 3. Structural
engineering design assumptions and
calculations, and MPS structural
design requirements shall be
observed.

Details of any known variances of
the product or system from MPS
requirements.

Copies of acceptances received from
other public and private agencies,
and documents upon which such
actions are based, if available.

Recommendations as to use limits
with respect to geographical,
environmental, physical, and
durability considerations. In the
case of durability, the degree and
type of maintenance required shall
be stated.

Laboratory and field test data
pertinent to determination of
acceptability.

Outline description using format shown as
part of Appendices 1B and 1E, and
indicating Category I or II Construction.

Include a brief description of the
component, with emphasis on special
construction features. Show
descriptive material, where
practicable, on drawings and in
specifications.
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List all pertinent drawings, with
numbers, dates and descriptive
titles.

List addresses of manufacturing
plants to produce units in the
acceptance document.

Include references to special test
requirements such as fire ratings,
flame-spread ratings, and long-term
aging and durability.

Furnishing Information:
a.

Prime sponsors forwarding incomplete
submissions to obtain bulletins will be asked
to supply necessary missing information.
Prompt responses will expedite processing.

All inquiries to, and requests for,
information from the sponsor shall be answered
to the satisfaction of HUD staff.

2-6. FACTORY INSPECTIONS:
A.

Initial Inspection:
The prime sponsor shall have a factory capable of
producing the components described. The factory will be
inspected by HUD Field Office or Homeownership Center
personnel having jurisdiction, or other representatives
designated by HUD Headquarters.
1.

Initial inspection shall be made for all Category
I, Category II, and MEB submissions not more than
six months before the issuance of an acceptance
document.

Form HUD 92051-M "Modular and Panelized Housing
Factory Inspection Report" shall be filed at the
issuing office for each plant to be listed on the
acceptance document before issuance.
a.

This report shall show a satisfactory:

Manufacturing process

Quality control program

Prototype unit
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b.
3.

See sample Form HUD 92051-M in Appendix 4

When an initial or other factory inspection cannot
be made in a timely manner by HUD personnel, the
manufacturer may arrange with the Field Office or
Homeownership Center to employ a HUD-approved fee
inspector to make the inspection.

Additional Inspections:
All manufacturing facilities listed in acceptance
documents must be inspected at least once each year by
HUD Field Office or Homeownership Center personnel
having jurisdiction, or by other representatives
designated by HUD Headquarters (See 2-6.A.3).
1.

Annual inspections are made in the same manner as
an initial inspection, to verify originally
gathered information.

An annual inspection shall be arranged to serve as
the inspection required when acceptance documents
are renewed every three years.

When inspection reveals that factories no longer
produce dwelling units:
a.

On Form HUD 92051-M under Item III,
Recommendation, the box indicating
"Restriction, Unacceptable for Mortgage
Insurance," must be checked.

No further inspections shall be made until the
sponsor notifies HUD that production will be
resumed on a specific date.

During such periods, HUD will contact the
prime sponsor at 12-month intervals, reporting
results on Form HUD 92051-M.

While the manufacturer is on a "Restricted
Basis" no units or components shall be
accepted under any HUD program. Products
during such a period shall not be identified
as conforming to an acceptance document.
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Field Inspection for a modular unit or component
is the same as for field constructed units, except
as modified by the acceptance document.

2-7. RENEWALS SUPPLEMENTS AND REVISIONS:
A.

Renewals:
1.

Shall be obtained every three years after initial
issuance of an Engineering Bulletin or an SLA, in
accordance with the User Fee Regulation, see 1-3,
B. 3) & 4) and 1-4.

Are processed by the issuing office.

Supplements:
1 .

Are issued to reflect minor technical changes in
an existing bulletin, such as an addition or
deletion of plant, an address change, or
correction of a typographical error

Shall be initiated by the prime sponsor

Should contain only the information being changed

Are reviewed and processed by the issuing Office.

Revisions:
1.

Are issued to reflect significant changes in a
system or subsystem

Are initiated by the prime sponsor, who presents a
complete submission in accordance with 2-4

Are processed through the original issuing Office

Shall be processed in conformance with the User Fee
regulation, see 1-4.
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2-8. IDENTIFICATION OF CATEGORY I AND II FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING UNITS:
A.

Serial Numbers:
1.

A serial number shall be assigned to each unit to
be fabricated under BUD requirements, and shall be
entered in the permanent records of the
manufacturer before the start of fabrication.

Records of serial numbers shall be available to the
HUD inspector upon request.

The serial number must be conspicuous (by stencil,
placard, etc.) on the unit at all stages of
construction, as notice that the work shall meet
pertinent HUD requirements.

Data Plates:
1.

Completed housing units shall be identified by a
serially numbered, permanent plate affixed near the
main electrical panel or other readily accessible
location before shipment from the factory.

The permanent data plate must show the
manufacturer's name and address, date of completion
in factory, design loads for wind and snow and
seismic zone, and conformance to the 1992 Model
Energy Code.

Unmarked Units:
HUD will not insure mortgages on factory-produced
dwelling units not identified by serial numbers as
described above.

Components:
Panels, joists, beam and column assemblies, etc., shall
either:
1.

be manufactured in a plant whose total production
meets SEB requirements; or
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be identified individually by the number of the
HUD acceptance document (SEB or MEB).

2-9. POST-ACCEPTANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
For all units and components fabricated to meet HUD
requirements, under a HUD document of technical suitability,
the sponsor must:
A.

Produce, identify and guarantee the components in
strict accordance with the terms of the acceptance
document, including referenced drawings,
specifications, and quality control procedures.

Control the transportation, field erection and
installation of the component, and monitor these
operations for compliance with the MPS, accepted
quality control program, and other acceptance
documents.

Comply with all HUD certification requirements.

Correct all poor performance, failure, or manufacturing
defects reported to, the sponsor by HUD. If correction
is not made as soon as practicable, the acceptance
document may be canceled.

For at least a year after issuance, compile a list of all
properties in which the component or system has been
used, to a minimum of 10 dwelling units.

The list shall include the address or description of the
location of the units, and the date of installation or
erection.

Upon request, this list must be submitted for review by
HUD.

Inform HUD in advance of changes in production
facilities, transportation, field erection procedures,
design, or materials used in the product, corporate
structure, address or name or affiliation of the prime
manufacturer or sponsor.
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2-10.
A.

CANCELLATION:
Reasons for Cancellation:
An acceptance document is subject to cancellation at
any time. Cancellation may be based on several factors
including, but not limited to:

Unacceptable performance of the component or
housing unit, or sponsor's non-compliance with
paragraph 2-7.

Failure of the sponsor to maintain proper quality
control; failure to identify units or components
fabricated under HUD requirements.

Nonproduction or cessation of operations, or
change of address or corporate structure without
notification to HUD.

Failure to report changes in the component or in
production facilities.

Failure to correct poor performance, structural
failures, or manufacturing defects.

Violation of prohibitions against advertising.

Issuance of a more comprehensive form of
acceptance, e.g., a SEB supersedes a SLA.

Processing Cancellations:

Cancellations are processed by the office which issued
the acceptance document. All offices and sponsors
holding copies of the acceptance document will receive
copies of the cancellation.
1.

Field Offices or Homeownership Centers shall
recommend cancellation of Engineering Bulletins
issued by Headquarters when sufficient cause is
known.

Cause for cancellation shall be clearly documented
on Modular and Panelized Housing Factory Inspection
Report Form HUD 92051m.
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Prior to cancellation, HUD will attempt to reach
the sponsor to determine whether the prime sponsor
is able to rectify the cause for cancellation, or
is in agreement that the bulletin should be
canceled.

A copy of all correspondence and reports associated
with cancellation of a State Letter of Acceptance
must be forwarded to Headquarters when cancellation
is initiated.

Documents issued by Headquarters will be canceled
by a formal printed "Notice", with desk
distribution the same as for Engineering
Bulletins.
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CHAPTER 3. MATERIALS RELEASES
3-1.

GENERAL:
A.

Materials Releases (MR) are issued by HUD Headquarters to
inform Field Offices or Homeownership Centers of
nonstandard proprietary materials or products and systems
determined to be technically suitable for use in HUD
programs.

Procedures for analysis and acceptance under the MR
program are provided in this chapter.

3-2. SUBMISSIONS:
The Prime Sponsor (see 1-7.I) of a nonstandard material,
product or system may apply for issuance of a Materials
Release by submitting complete information to Headquarters,
see 1-3.C for address.
3-3. PROCESSING PROCEDURES:
A.

Proposals submitted for determination of technical
suitability are acknowledged, then reviewed to determine
eligibility for consideration.

Submissions are assigned to staff professionals for
review in the order received.

Progress depends upon the completeness of the submission,
the complexity of the product, and the timing of the
prime sponsor's response to requests for clarification of
details or additional information.

Eligibility
1.

HUD will determine whether the material, product or
system is covered by HUD MPS or a HUD Use of
Materials Bulletin (UM). If so, the prime sponsor
will be notified that this product does not require
an acceptance document.

Eligible products will be evaluated through:
a.

Technical review of information submitted

Contacting the sponsor if there is any need
for clarification or additional information
relative to the submission
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c.

Test results conducted and certified by a
recognized U.S. testing laboratory, or other

qualified professional firm or organization
d.

Instituting such field performance or factory
inspections as necessary

Sponsors of acceptable products.
HUD will forward a draft Materials Release to the
sponsor, When HUD receives concurrence from the
sponsor, a formal Materials Release will be sent
to all HUD Field Offices or Homeownership Centers.

Sponsors of unacceptable products will be notified
and given the reason for rejection.

Materials Releases are Numbered sequentially by
Headquarters.

3-4. SUBMISSIONS BY SPONSORS:
The following is a guideline of data to be included in
applications for a Materials Release. HUD may require
additional information.
A.

Company Operational Information:
1.

Company or corporate name

Address of:
a.

the main office.

all plant facilities producing the product.

A statement that the company meets the definition
of a prime sponsor, has produced the material,
product or system offered for evaluation, and has a
quality control program.

A statement that the company will self-certify and
label its material, product or system as conforming
to the standards or requirements proposed by the
sponsor for HUD acceptance.
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A statement that the company will retain in its
files the details of the certification, labeling
and quality control program it plans to use with
the material or product being offered for
evaluation. Such records shall be available to HUD
upon request.

A statement agreeing that where the material,
product or system is to be subject to a HUD third
party certification program, the company will enter

such a program, using the Materials Release as the
standard. Further information on this matter is
available from HUD Headquarters.
7.

If franchise operations are involved, evidence, in
writing, to assure that the prime sponsor retains
full responsibility for the material, product or
system.

Engineering Data:
1.

Complete description of the material, product or
system, including specifications, scale drawings,
photographs, and a sample where practical.

Full description, including physical and chemical
properties, and specifications for all materials
used in the product (e.g., specification for
plastic used).

Engineering properties of the finished product, and
design assumptions and calculations used for
developing the product, where applicable.

Copies of laboratory and field test reports, with a
description of the test methods used.

Copies of acceptances received from other public
and private agencies, with the technical data
submitted to gain this acceptance.

Use-limits, if any, with respect to geographical,
environmental, physical and durability
considerations. The degree and type of maintenance
required shall be clearly stated.
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Describe how the material, product or system varies
from existing pertinent codes, standards, and HUD
MPS.

Estimated service life of the material, product or
system, under normal use conditions.

Installation Information:
1.

A statement of the specific uses proposed for the
material, product or system.

Location, including owner and date of installation,
for a minimum of ten existing installations of the
material, product or system in as many different
geographical and environmental localities as
possible.

Complete field installation instructions.

Where applicable, procedures for monitoring
installation and for field quality control.

3-5. DESIGN AND DOCUMENTATION:
A.

A proposed new product to be used in place of a
conventional one (e.g., a composite 2x4 in place of a
standard wood 2x4) may require a series of reports of
tests comparing the performance of the two products.
Upon request, these reports shall be provided by the
prime sponsor.

For composite materials, products or systems:

elements in compliance with the MPS requirements
shall be identified, documented and verified.

elements not covered by the MPS shall also be
identified, documented and verified.

the total composite shall also be detailed and
verified as a complete working unit.

Incompatibility with adjacent materials (e.g., galvanic
corrosion) shall be identified and given appropriate
attention.
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3-6. BASIC INFORMATION AND DATA COLLECTION: The sponsor is urged to
use, whenever possible, design procedures and test methods
recommended by organizations generally recognized as
authoritative, see 1-5.B.
A.

Design and engineering assumptions and computations in
support of a proposal shall be prepared and certified by
a qualified professional.

Tests for the initial submission shall be conducted and
certified by a technical representative of a qualified
testing laboratory other than the sponsor's laboratory.
Test reports shall contain:
1.

A detailed description of the specimen tested.

Objectives of the tests.

A description of testing procedures used (identify
reference standard tests when used).

Complete test data and results.

Interpretation of test results.

A certification statement.

3-7. REVISIONS AND RENEWALS:
A.

Revisions:
1.

Are issued to reflect significant changes in a
material, product or system.

Shall be initiated by a sponsor who presents a
complete submission according to 3-4.

Shall be processed in conformance with the User Fee
Regulation, 1-4.

Renewals:
Must be obtained every three years after initial issuance
of a Materials Release, according to the User Fee
Regulation, see 1-4.
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3-8. POST-ACCEPTANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Issuance of a Materials
Release commits the sponsor to fulfill, as a minimum, the
following responsibilities:
A.

Produce, Label and Certify the material, product or
system in strict accordance with the accepted program and
the terms of the Materials Release. HUD reserves the
right to examine certification program records.

Provide Necessary Corrective Action in a timely manner
for all cases of justified complaint, poor performance or
failure reported to the prime sponsor by HUD.

Provide a List of Properties when requested, to the
Manufactured Housing and Standards Division, HUD
Headquarters, in which the material, product or system
has been used, including complete addresses or
descriptions of locations and dates of installation.

Inform HUD in advance of changes in production
facilities, methods, design of the product, company name,
ownership or mailing address.

3-9. CANCELLATION:
A.

Materials Releases are subject to cancellation at any
time.

Causes for Cancellation include:
1.

Failure to comply with post-acceptance
responsibilities in paragraph 3-8.

Poor field performance of a material, product or
system. When there is documented evidence of poor
performance, HUD will investigate the extent of the
poor performance and determine the need for
cancellation.

Failure to renew an MR according to 1-4-C.

Failure to cooperate in the evaluation of
performance.

Termination of production.
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Development of a Use of Materials Bulletin, or
adoption of a standard in the Minimum Property
Standards that fully covers the material, product
or system. Such action renders a Materials
Release no longer necessary.

Cancellations are issued by the Office of Consumer and
Regulatory Affairs, HUD Headquarters. Field Offices or
Homeownership Centers are required to report, in detail,
to the Office of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs all
failures of accepted material, products or systems.

Before issuing a cancellation,, the Office of Consumer
and Regulatory Affairs will contact the prime sponsor to
explore actions the prime sponsor may take to eliminate
the reason for cancellation.

A cancellation notice will be issued to inform all HUD
Offices of the cancellation of the Materials Release.

3-10.

A broad statement of the reason for cancellation
will be given in this notice.

Additional details will be available at HUD
Headquarters.

A copy of the notice will be mailed to the prime
sponsor.

RESUBMISSIONS:

The prime sponsor of a material, product or system, for
which a Materials Release has been canceled, may resubmit
for reconsideration.

Evidence of correction of the conditions that led to the
cancellation, in addition to the information, User Fee
and documentation required for an original submission,
must be submitted by the prime sponsor. This may
include:

firm contractual arrangements for third-party
testing and certification procedures.

technological improvements acceptable to HUD with
supporting test data.
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CHAPTER 4. USE OF MATERIALS BULLETINS
4-1

GENERAL: A Use of Materials Bulletin (UM) is issued by HUD
Headquarters to establish a generic level of acceptability f
or an individual product or system, or a group of similar
products or systems. (e.g. Pressure Treated Lumber and
Plywood, Plastic Bathroom Fixtures).
Where justified, a third party certification procedure,
through which acceptable administrators are made responsible
for validating a manuf- acturer's certification of compliance
with required standards, is established in a UM. See 24 CFR
200.935

4-2. FIELD OFFICE OR HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER RESPONSIBILITIES:
A.

Accept Products that receive a UM

Report on Poor Performance or failures of materials
covered by a UM Bulletin.

4-3. INITIATION OF A USE OF MATERIALS BULLETIN: One or more of the
following factors must exist for HUD to issue a UM:
A.

The Existence of Three or More Materials Releases for
generally similar products.

Absence of An Acceptable National Standard: or the need
for promulgating a certification program.

A Request for a UM received from a qualified sponsor
such as a trade association, technical society, or
other organization of national scope having a justified
need for such a bulletin.

4-4. UM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS BY HUD:
A.

Contact National Standards Generating Organizations (See
1-5-B) to determine whether they are developing a similar
standard and will be able to complete such a standard
within a time span acceptable to HUD.

Solicit Producers, consumer organizations, trade
associations, and others such as Governmental Agencies
and HUD Field Offices of Homeownership Centers known to
have an interest in the development process.
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C.

Prepare an Initial Draft and place it into Departmental
Clearance

Prepare a Revised Draft and publish it in the Federal
Register, or publish a Notice in the Federal Register

indicating that the proposed draft is available at
specified locations for inspection and comment.
E.

Prepare a Final UM and publish it in the Federal
Register, indicating the date it becomes effective, or
publish a Federal Register Notice announcing its
effective date and the locations where it may be
inspected.

Print and Transmit copies of the UM to all HUD Field
Offices or Homeownership Centers, and the sponsor(s).
Forward a copy to Management Services Division, HUD
Headquarters.

4-5. PRIME SPONSOR SUBMISSIONS:
A.

Initial Information:
1.

Statement and supporting data identifying the need
for a UM.

Standards for certification criteria, as follows:

If the UM is to be a Standard, submit the
proposed standard with appropriate supporting
technical data, such as tests and
specifications; or

If the UM is to promulgate a third-party
certification program, submit a request for
HUD guidelines for developing it; or

Both a. and b., apply.

Evidence of compliance with the User Fee Schedule,
See 1-4.

Additional Information - HUD may request additional
information including test data if necessary. Sponsor
should be prepared to submit information on the
following, as appropriate:
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Quality control

Certification and labeling

Recordkeeping requirements

Warranty policy

Engineering specifications

Description of chemical and physical properties

Field and/or laboratory test data

Locations of installations of existing products so
that HUD may, as appropriate, view the product's
performance under a variety of conditions

Recommended uses and limitations

Estimated service life of the product

Installation data and/or recommendations, and

Any other special concerns or pertinent data.

Address for Submission: Send request for UMs, and all
other related correspondence, to Headquarters (see 1-3.C).

4-6. REVISIONS, ADDENDA, AND SUPPLEMENTS: A UM Bulletin shall be
revised, added to or supplemented, as necessary, to assure
that the document is current with the latest HUD criteria and
the latest recognized certification agency listing, where
applicable.
Substantial changes will be developed in the manner outlined
in paragraph 4-4.
For guidelines on information supporting requests for
changes,, see Paragraph 4-5.
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4-7. MANUFACTURER COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: To participate in
HUD housing construction programs, manufacturers of products
which receive a UM Bulletin shall comply with the following:
A.

Production Compliance: Producers shall manufacture,
certify and label their materials, products or systems as
meeting the requirements of a specific Use of Materials
Bulletin.

Certification: Producers who are self-certifying shall
retain the details of their certification, labeling and
qualify control program in their files for five years.
Such records shall be made available for examination by
HUD upon request.

Suspension for Noncompliance: When noncompliance is
determined by HUD, the labeling of a product as complying
with the UM shall be suspended until noncompliance is
corrected.

Corrective Action: Shall be timely for all justified
complaints of poor performance or failure reported by
HUD.
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Appendix 1
SAMPLES OF BULLETINS
Appendix 1A through 1E are examples of
Materials Releases
Structural Engineering Bulletins
Mechanical Engineering Bulletins
Use of Materials Bulletins
State Letters of Acceptance
Each acceptance document contains standardized paragraphs.
Necessary information that changes is outlined or described.
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Appendix 1A
Sample Materials Release
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner
TO:

DIRECTORS, OFFICE OF HOUSING
DIRECTORS, MULTIFAMILY DIVISION
DIRECTORS, SINGLE FAMILY DIVISION

SUBJECT:

Product

Name and Address of Manufacturer

Data on the nonstandard product described herein have been
reviewed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development,
and determination has been made that it is considered
suitable, from a technical standpoint, for the use indicated
herein. This Release does not purport to establish a
comparative quality or value rating for this product, as
compared to standard products normally used in the same
manner.
This Materials Release cannot be used as an indication of
endorsement, or approval by HUD of the described product, and
any statement or representation, however made, indicating such
approval, endorsement, or acceptance by HUD is unauthorized.
See Code 18 U.S.C. 709.
Any reproduction of this Release must be in its entirety.
USE: A brief description of the use f or which the material is
intended, i.e.:
Membrane roofing systems for use on nominally flat to
steep sloped roofs.

Roof and Wall Sheathing, Subflooring, and Combination
Subfloor/Underlayment.
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Appendix 1A
DESCRIPTION
Describes physical, chemical and engineering properties of the
product. This includes all unique features. Presents
accurate information clearly relating the product to the
Materials Release. Serves field staff in identification of
the intended product. Frequently contains required
standardized properties, and nonstandard characteristics.
MANUFACTURER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Issuance of this Materials Release (MR) commits the manufacturer to
fulfill as a minimum, the following:
1.

Produce, label and certify the material, product or system in
strict accordance with the terms of this MR.

Provide necessary corrective action in a timely manner for all
cases of justified complaint, poor performance, or failure
reported by HUD.

When requested, provide the Office of Consumer and Regulatory
Affairs, Manufactured Housing and Standards Division, HUD
Headquarters, with a representative list of properties in
which the material, product, or system has been used,
including complete addresses or descriptions of locations and
dates of installation.

Inform HUD, in advance, of changes in production facilities,
methods, design of the product, company name, ownership or
mailing address.

EVALUATION
This MR shall be valid for a period of three years from the
date of initial issuance, or most recent renewal or revision,
whichever is later. The holder of this MR shall apply for a
renewal or revision 90 days prior to the Review Date printed
on this MR. Submittals for renewal or revision, and an
appropriate User Fee shall be sent to HUD Headquarters.
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Appendix 1A
The holder of this MR may apply for revision at any time prior
to the Review Date. Minor revisions may be in the form of a

supplement to the MR.
If the Department determines that a proposed renewal or
supplement constitutes a revision, the appropriate User Fee
for a revision will need to be submitted in accordance with
Code of Federal Regulations 24 CFR 200.934, "User Fee System
for the Technical Suitability of Products Program," and
current User Fee Schedule.
CANCELLATION
Failure to apply for a renewal or revision shall constitute a
basis for cancellation of the MR. HUD will notify the
manufacturer that the MR may be canceled when:
1.

conditions under which the document was issued have
changed so as to affect production of, or to compromise
the integrity of, the accepted material, product, or
system;

the manufacturer has changed its organizational form
without notifying HUD; or,

manufacturer has not complied with responsibilities it
assumed as a condition of HUD's acceptance.

However, before cancellation, HUD will give the manufacturer
a written notice, of the specific reasons for cancellation,
and the opportunity to present views on why the MR should not
be canceled. No refund of fees will be made on a canceled
document.
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This Materials Release is issued solely for the captioned firm, and
is not transferable to any person or successor entity.
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Appendix 1B
Sample Structural Engineering Bulletin
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF HOUSING-FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER
TO:

DIRECTORS, OFFICE OF HOUSING
DIRECTORS, MULTIFAMILY DIVISION
DIRECTORS, SINGLE FAMILY DIVISION

This Structural Engineering Bulletin (SEB) shall be filed with
other SEB's and related bulletins on materials or products as
required by prescribed procedures.

The technical description, requirements and limitations expressed
herein do not constitute an endorsement or approval by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of the subject
matter, and any statement or representation, however made,
indicating approval or endorsement by HUD is unauthorized and
false, and will be considered a violation of the United States
Criminal Code, 18 U.S.C. 709.
NOTICE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO DWELLING UNITS BUILT UNDER HUD
HOUSING PROGRAMS. NON-HUD-INSURED UNITS MAY OR MAY NOT BE IN
CONFORMITY WITH HUD REQUIREMENTS OF THE HUD MINIMUM PROPERTY
STANDARDS.
Any reproduction of this Bulletin must be in its entirety, and
any use of all or any part of this Bulletin in sales promotion or
advertising is prohibited.
1.

GENERAL

This Bulletin sets forth specific requirements under the
Technical Suitability of Products Program for determining the
eligibility of housing to be constructed under HUD mortgage
insurance, or other HUD housing programs.
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2.

SCOPE

This Bulletin applies only to the structural features of this
method of construction. Final determination of eligibility is made
by the HUD Field Office or Homeownership Center. Other factors
considered by the Field Office or Homeownership Center will be
valuation, location, architectural design, site planning and
planning and aesthetics, mechanical equipment, thermal
characteristics, and market acceptance.
Consideration is also necessary to determine whether a specific
property will qualify under the specific HUD program when
constructed according to the method outlined in this Bulletin, and
where the structure is to be located.
In geographical areas subject to hurricanes, earthquakes, or other
severe conditions affecting dwelling structures, the HUD Field
Office or Homeownership Center shall require additional safeguards
in proposed designs, when necessary.
3.

MINIMUM PROPERTY STANDARDS (MPS)

Compliance with HUD MPS will be determined by the HUD Field Office
or Homeownership Center on the same basis as submissions involving
conventional construction, except for the special features
described in this Bulletin.
4.

INSPECTION

Field compliance inspections covering conventional items of

construction and any special features covered in this Bulletin
shall be made in accordance with prescribed procedures.
The appropriate HUD Field Office or Homeownership Center shall
furnish a copy of a HUD field inspection report to Headquarters,
Manufactured Housing and Standards Division, Office of Consumer and
Regulatory Affairs, when there is:
a.

Evidence of noncompliance with any portion of the
system of construction described in this Bulletin.

Faulty shop fabrication, including significant surface
defects.

Damage to shop fabricated items or materials due to
improper transportation, storage, handling, or assembly.
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Unsatisfactory field workmanship, or performance of the
product or system.

Any significant degradation or deterioration of the
product, or evidence of lack of durability or
performance.

Periodic plant inspections will be made by HUD Field Office,
Homeownership Center, or State Agency personnel, in accordance with
their prescribed procedures. Factory inspection reports shall be
submitted to HUD Headquarters, upon request.
5.

CERTIFICATION

The manufacturer named in this Bulletin shall furnish the builder
with written certification stating that the product has been
manufactured in compliance with HUD Minimum Property Standards
(MPS), except as modified by this Bulletin.
The builder shall endorse the certification with a statement that
the product has been erected in compliance with HUD MPS except as
modified by this Bulletin, and that the manufacturer's
certification does not relieve the builder, in any way, of
responsibility under the terms of the Builder's warranty required
by the National Housing Act, or under any provisions applicable to
any other housing program.
This certification shall be furnished to the HUD Field Office or
Homeownership Center upon completion of the work.
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OUTLINE DESCRIPTION CATEGORY I or II CONSTRUCTION
1.

GENERAL

A short description of the structure for which the Bulletin is
issued i.e.
A conventional modular home
Dome house
Stressed skin panel structure
Log home
Precast Concrete structure
Foam core sandwich panel
Light gage metal structure
This Bulletin is based on a structural review of the model of
manufacturer, but may be considered applicable to all
structurally similar units of this company. Foundation design
and nonstructural items (such as architectural, plumbing, heating
and electrical features) are not covered by this Bulletin.
All materials and methods of installation shall be in accordance
with HUD Minimum Property Standards (MPS), Use of Materials
Bulletins (UM) , and Materials Releases (MR), except as may be
specifically noted herein.
2.

SPECIFICATIONS

Form HUD-92005, "Description of Materials" specifying only the
structurally related items (Nos. 1-12, 4, 26 and 27), as
originally submitted for determination of technical suitability,
describes the materials that shall be used in construction of
housing units under this system of construction.
Form HUD-92005, furnished with each application for use under HUD
housing programs, shall include, as a minimum, the same
structural materials.
3.

DRAWINGS

The following drawings by ________________________________ (the
manufacturer) shall be considered an integral part of this
Bulletin:
Drawing No.

Date

Description

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The Builder shall submit construction drawings to the HUD Field
Office or Homeownership Center with each application under HUD
Housing programs, which shall include the same or similar
structural features as shown on the drawings listed above.
Copies of these listed drawings shall also be furnished to the
HUD Field Office or Homeownership Center by the Builder upon
request.
4.

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

(List

if CATEGORY II - Leave out if CATEGORY I)

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Design Loads The method described in this Bulletin is based on
maximum design loads of 30 psf for snow, Seismic Zone 1, a Basic
Wind Speed of 80 mph, and Exposure C (American Society of Civil
Engineers Standard 7-93). The Builder shall submit structural
calculations to the local HUD Office, if housing units are to be
located in geographical areas where these conditions are
exceeded.
Framing of Loadbearing Walls Wood-to-wood connections shall be
provided between bearing walls and roof/ceiling, or floor
construction. Floor covering, including carpeting and vinyl
tile, shall not be continued under loadbearing walls.
Roof Construction Trussed rafters shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with ANSI/TP1 1-1995 Standard (American
National Standards Institute and Truss Plate Institute),
"National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss
Construction."
6.

MANUFACTURING PLANT(S)

Housing units covered under this Bulletin will be produced in the
following plant(s):
(Indicate name, street, and zip code)
The appropriate HUD Field Of f ice or Homeownership Center, or a
designated contractor, will inspect this plant in accordance with
the prescribed procedures. (In Category III States, use the State
Agency Office).
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7.

QUALITY CONTROL

The appropriate HUD Field Office, Homeownership Center, or State
Agency (in Category III States) in whose jurisdiction the
manufacturing plant is located shall review and approve plant
fabrication procedures and quality control program to ensure
compliance with approved plans and specifications. The quality
control program shall include field erection and supervision by
________________________ (the manufacturer).
8.

RECORD OF PROPERTIES

The manufacturer shall provide HUD a list of the first ten
properties in which the component or system is used. The list
shall include the complete address, or description of location, and
approximate date of installation or erection. Failure of the
manufacturer to provide HUD with the above information, may result
in cancellation of this Bulletin.
9.

NOTICE OF CHANGES

The manufacturer shall inform HUD in advance of changes in
production facilities, transportation, field erection procedures,
design, or of materials used in this product. Further, the
manufacturer shall inform HUD of any revision to corporate
structure, change of address, or change in name or affiliation of
the prime manufacturer. Failure of the manufacturer to notify HUD
of any of the above changes, may result in cancellation of this
Bulletin.
10.

EVALUATION

This Structural Engineering Bulletin (SEB) is valid for a period of
three years from the date of initial issuance or most recent
renewal or revision, whichever is later. The holder of this SEB
shall apply for a renewal or revision 90 days prior to the Review
Date printed on this SEB. Submittals for renewal or revision shall
be sent to HUD Headquarters. Appropriate User Fee shall be sent
to:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Technical Suitability of Products Fees
P. 0. Box 954199
St. Louis, MO 63195-4199
The holder of this SEB may apply for revision at any time prior
to the Review Date. Minor revisions may be in the form of a
supplement.
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If the Department determines that a proposed renewal or
supplement constitutes a revision, the appropriate User Fee for a
revision will need to be submitted in accordance with Code of
Federal Regulations 24 CFR 200.934, "User Fee System for the
Technical Suitability of Products Program," and current User Fee
Schedule.
11.

CANCELLATION

Failure to apply for a renewal or revision shall constitute a
basis for cancellation of the SEB. HUD will notify the
manufacturer that the SEB may be canceled when:
1)

conditions under which the document was issued have
changed so as to affect production of, or to compromise
the integrity of the accepted material, product or
system,

the manufacturer has changed its organizational form
without notifying HUD, or

the manufacturer has not complied with responsibilities
it assumed as a condition of HUD's acceptance.

However, before cancellation, HUD will give the manufacturer a
written notice of the specific reasons for cancellation, and the

opportunity to present views on why the SEB should not be
canceled. No refund of fees will be made on a canceled document.
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This Structural Engineering Bulletin is issued solely for the
captioned firm, and is not transferable to any person or
successor entity.
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Appendix 1C
Sample Mechanical Engineering Bulletin
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF HOUSING-FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER
TO:

DIRECTORS, OFFICE OF HOUSING
DIRECTORS, MULTIFAMILY DIVISION
DIRECTORS, SINGLE FAMILY DIVISION

SUBJECT:

Item Description

Name and Address of Manufacturer

This Mechanical Bulletin (MEB) shall be filed with other MEBs and
related bulletins on materials or products as prescribed
procedures.
The technical description, requirements and limitations expressed
herein do not constitute an endorsement or approval by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of the subject
matter, and any statement or representation, however made,
indicating approval or endorsement by HUD is unauthorized and
false, and will be considered a violation of the United States
Criminal Code, 18 U.S.C. 709.
NOTICE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO DWELLING UNITS BUILT UNDER HUD
HOUSING PROGRAMS. NON-HUD-INSURED UNITS MAY OR MAY NOT BE IN
CONFORMITY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF THE HUD MINIMUM PROPERTY STANDARDS.
Any reproduction of this Bulletin must be in its entirety, and any
use of all or any part of this Bulletin in sales promotion or
advertising is prohibited.
1.

GENERAL

This Bulletin sets forth specific requirements under the Technical
Suitability of Products Program for determining the eligibility of
housing to be constructed under HUD mortgage insurance, or other
HUD housing programs.
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SCOPE

This Bulletin applies only to the mechanical features of this
method of construction. Final determination of eligibility is made
by the appropriate HUD Field Office or Homeownership Center. Other
factors considered by the Office will be valuation, location,
architectural planning and design. Consideration is also necessary
to determine whether a specific property will qualify under the
specific HUD program, when constructed according to the method
outlined in this Bulletin, and where the structure is to be
located.
In geographical areas subject to hurricanes, earthquakes, or other
severe conditions affecting dwelling structures, the HUD Field
Office or Homeownership Center shall require that additional
safeguards be in proposed designs, when necessary.
3.

MINIMUM PROPERTY STANDARDS

Compliance with HUD Minimum Property Standards will be determined
by the HUD Field Office or Homeownership Center on the same basis
as submissions involving conventional construction, except for the
special features described in this Bulletin.
4.

INSPECTION

Field compliance inspections covering conventional items of
construction and any special features covered in this Bulletin
shall be made in accordance with prescribed procedures.
The appropriate HUD Field Office or Homeownership Center shall
furnish a copy of a HUD field inspection report to Headquarters,
Manufactured Housing and Standards Division, Office Consumer and
Regulatory Affairs when there is:
a.

Evidence of noncompliance with any portion of the system
of construction described in this Bulletin.

Faulty shop fabrication, including significant surface
defects.

Damage to shop fabricated items or materials due to
improper transportation, storage, handling, or assembly.

Unsatisfactory field workmanship or performance of the
product or system.

Any significant degradation or deterioration of the
product, or evidence of lack of durability or
performance.
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Periodic plant inspections shall be made by the HUD Field Office
or Homeownership Center in accordance with their prescribed
procedures. Factory inspection reports shall be submitted to HUD

Headquarters, upon request.
5.

CERTIFICATION

The Manufacturer named in this Bulletin shall furnish the builder
with a written certification stating that the product has been
manufactured in compliance with the HUD MPS, except as modified
by this Bulletin.
The builder shall endorse the certification with a statement that
the product has been erected in compliance with HUD MPS, except
as modified by this Bulletin, and that the manufacturer's
certification does not relieve the builder in any way, of
responsibility under the terms of the Builder's Warranty required
by the National Housing Act, or under any provisions applicable
to any other housing program.
This certification shall be furnished to the HUD Field Office or
Homeownership Center upon completion of the work.
OUTLINE DESCRIPTION
1.

GENERAL

A brief description of the structure for which the Bulletin is
issued.
Heating, plumbing, electrical and structural materials and
services are shop installed, in accordance with the MPS. Fire
protection requirements are also according to the MPS.
This Bulletin is based on a review of the mechanical, electrical
and structural features of the shop fabricated modular core
units, as manufactured by _________________________________ (the
manufacturer).
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2.

SPECIFICATIONS

Form HUD-92005, "Description of Materials", as submitted for review
for determination of technical suitability, determination, shall
govern the construction of the modular utility cores described in
this Bulletin.
3.

DRAWINGS

The following drawings by _______________________, shall be
considered an integral part of this Bulletin:
Drawing No.

Date

Description

The Builder shall submit construction drawings to the HUD Field
Office or Homeownership Center with each application under HUD
housing programs, which shall include the same or similar
mechanical features as shown on the drawings listed above. Copies

of these listed drawings shall also be furnished to the HUD Field
Office or Homeownership Center by the Builder, upon request.
4.

MANUFACTURING PLANT(S)

Modular core units covered under this Bulletin will be produced in
the following plant(s): (indicate name, street, address and zip
code)
The appropriate HUD Field Office, Homeownership Center, or a
designated contractor, will inspect the above plant(s), in
accordance with prescribed procedures.
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5.

QUALITY CONTROL

The appropriate HUD Field Office, Homeownership Center, or State
Agency (in Category III states) in whose jurisdiction the
manufacturing plant is located, shall review and approve plant
fabrication procedures and quality control program, to ensure
compliance with approved plans and specifications. The quality
control program shall be submitted to HUD Headquarters, upon
request. The quality control program includes field erection and
supervision by
6.

RECORD OF PROPERTIES

The manufacturer shall provide HUD a list of the first ten
properties in which the component or system is used. The list
shall include the complete address or description of location, and
approximate date of installation or erection. Failure of the
manufacturer to provide HUD with the above information, may result
in cancellation of this Bulletin.
7.

NOTICE OF CHANGES

The manufacturer shall inform HUD, in advance, of changes in
production facilities, transportation or field erection procedures,
or of proposed changes in the design or materials used in the
product. Further, the manufacturer must inform HUD of any revision
to corporate structure, change of address, or change in name or
affiliation of the prime manufacturer. Failure of the manufacturer
to notify HUD of any of the above changes, may result in
cancellation of this Bulletin.
8.

EVALUATION

This Mechanical Engineering Bulletin (MEB) shall be valid for a
period of three years from the date of initial issuance or most
recent renewal or revision, whichever is later. The holder of this
MEB shall apply for a renewal or revision 90 days prior to the
Review Date printed on this MEB. Submittals for renewal or
revision shall be sent to HUD Headquarters. Appropriate User Fee
shall be sent to:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Technical Suitability of Products Fees
P. 0. Box 954199
St. Louis, MO 63195-4199
The holder of this MEB may apply for revision at any time prior
to the Review Date. Minor revisions may be in the form of a
supplement to the MEB.
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If the Department determines that a proposed renewal or
supplement constitutes a revision, the appropriate User Fee for a
revision will need to be submitted in accordance with Code of
Federal Regulations 24 CFR 200.934, "User Fee System for the
Technical Suitability of Products Program," and current User Fee
Schedule.
9.

CANCELLATION

Failure to apply for a renewal or revision shall constitute a
basis for cancellation of the MEB. HUD will notify the
manufacturer that the MEB may be canceled when:
1.

conditions under which the document was issued have
changed so as to affect production of, or to compromise
the integrity of the accepted material, product, or
system,

the manufacturer has changed its organizational form
without notifying HUD, or

the manufacturer has not complied with responsibilities
it assumed as a condition of HUD's acceptance.

However, before cancellation, HUD will give the manufacturer a
written notice, of the specific reasons for cancellation, and the
opportunity to present views on why the MEB should not be
canceled. No refund of fees will be made on a canceled document.
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This Mechanical Engineering Bulletin is issued solely for the
captioned firm, and is not transferable to any person or
successor entity.
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Appendix 1D
Sample Use of Materials Bulletin
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

OFFICE OF HOUSINGFEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER
TO:

DIRECTORS, OFFICE OF HOUSING
DIRECTORS, MULTIFAMILY DIVISION
DIRECTORS, SINGLE FAMILY DIVISION

SUBJECT:
Members of the HUD staff processing cases and inspecting
construction shall use this information in determining
acceptability of the subject product for the use indicated.
This Bulletin should be filed with Bulletins on Special Methods
of Construction and Materials, as required by prescribed
procedures. Additional copies may be requisitioned by the Field
Offices or Homeownership Centers.
The technical description, requirements and limitations
expressed herein do not constitute an endorsement, approval
or acceptance by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development of the subject matter, and any statement or
representation, however made, indicating approval or
endorsement by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development is unauthorized and false, and will be
considered a violation of the United States Criminal code
18, U.S.C. 709.
Any reproduction of this Bulletin shall be in its entirety,
and any use in sales promotion or advertising is not
authorized.
Subject to good workmanship, compliance with applicable codes,
and the methods of application listed herein, the products
described in this Bulletin may be considered suitable for HUD
housing programs, including Housing for the Elderly and Care-Type
Housing.
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The methods of application for the products listed herein are
considered as part of the HUD Minimum Property Standards, and shall
remain until this Bulletin is canceled or superseded.
GENERAL AND/OR ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES
Under this heading, the scope of the Bulletin is outlined.
The title Administration and Procedures is used for
certification programs where processing procedures are
described.
STANDARD OR MATERIALS
In this section, applicable standards are identified, and
products covered by the UM are described.

LABELING
Any labeling requirements are described in this section.
In certification programs, facsimiles of labels for accepted
administrator are shown in this section.
NOTE -

In Use of Materials Bulletins, the content of the
sections may vary greatly, depending on the information
needed for a type of product. Headings may also change,
as appropriate for different products.
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Appendix 1E
Sample State Letter of Acceptance
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
State Office
The Office of State Coordinator

J. Doe Corporation
Street
City
State
zip

STATE LETTER OF
ACCEPTANCE (SLA)
NO. 000
Issue Date
Review Date

The technical description, requirements and limitations
expressed herein do not constitute an endorsement or approval
by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of
the subject matter, and any statement or representation,
however made, indicating approval or endorsement by HUD is
unauthorized and false, and will be considered a violation of
the United States Criminal Code 18 U.S.C. 709.
Notice: THIS STATE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO
NON-HUD-INSURED HOMES. NON-HUD-INSURED UNITS MAY OR MAY NOT
BE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE HUD MINIMUM
PROPERTY STANDARDS.
Any reproduction of this letter shall be in its entirety, and
any use of all or any part of this letter in sales promotion
or advertising is prohibited.
This letter sets forth specific requirements under the Technical
Suitability of Products Program for determining the eligibility of
housing to be constructed under HUD mortgage insurance, or other
HUD housing programs.
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SCOPE

This State Letter of Acceptance (SLA) applies only to the special
structural features of this method of construction. Final
determination of eligibility is made by the appropriate HUD Office.
Other factors considered by the Office will be valuation, location,
architectural design, site planning, and aesthetics, mechanical
equipment, thermal characteristics, and market acceptance.
Consideration is also necessary to determine whether a specific
property will qualify under the specific HUD program, when
constructed according to the method outlined in this SLA, and where
the structure is to be located.
In geographical areas subject to hurricanes, earthquakes, or other
severe conditions affecting dwelling structures, the appropriate
HUD Office shall require additional safeguards in proposed designs,
when necessary.
MINIMUM PROPERTY STANDARDS
Compliance with HUD Minimum Property Standards is determined on the
same basis as submissions involving conventional construction,
except for the special features described in this SLA.
INSPECTION
Field compliance inspections covering
construction and any special features
be made in accordance with prescribed
be required to make corrections, when

conventional items of
covered in this Letter shall
procedures. The Builder will
there is:

Evidence of noncompliance with any portion of the system
of construction described in this Bulletin.

Faulty shop fabrication, including significant surface
defects.

Damage to shop fabricated items or materials due to
improper transportation, storage, handling, or assembly.

Unsatisfactory field workmanship, or performance of the
product or system.

Any significant degradation, or deterioration of the
product, or evidence of lack of durability or
performance.
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CERTIFICATION
The manufacturer named in this Letter of Acceptance shall furnish
the builder with written certification stating that the product has
been manufactured in compliance with the HUD Minimum Property
Standards (MPS), except as modified by this Letter.
The builder shall endorse the certification with a statement that

the product has been erected in compliance with the HUD MPS, except
as modified by this Letter.
The manufacturer's certification does not relieve the builder, in
any way, of responsibility under the terms of the Builder's
Warranty required by the National Housing Act, or under any
provisions applicable to any other housing program. This
certification shall be furnished to the HUD Field Office or
Homeownership Center, upon completion of the work.
OUTLINE DESCRIPTION, CATEGORY I CONSTRUCTION
GENERAL
A brief description of the conventional modular home appears here.
Construction is basically of conventional wood framing which may
include various types of interior and exterior finish materials.
All materials and methods of installation shall be in accordance
with HUD Minimum Property Standards (MPS), Use of Materials
Bulletins (UM) and Materials Releases (MR), except as may be
specifically noted herein. Plumbing, heating and electrical
systems are shop installed and field connected.
This SLA is based on a structural review of the shop fabricated
components of the Model No. of Manufacturer, but may be considered
applicable to all structurally similar units of this company.
Foundation design and nonstructural items (such as architectural,
plumbing, heating and electrical features) are not covered by this
SLA.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Form HUD-92005, "Description of Materials," specifying only the
structurally related items (Nos. 1-12. 14, 26 and 27), as
originally submitted for determination of technical suitability,
describes the materials that shall be used in construction of
housing units under this system of construction.
Form HUD-92005, furnished with each application for use under HUD
housing programs, shall include, as a minimum, the same structural
materials.
DRAWINGS
The following drawings by ___________________________ shall be
considered an integral part of this Letter of Acceptance:
Drawing No.
Description

Date

The Builder shall submit construction drawings to the appropriate
HUD Office with each application under HUD housing programs, which

shall include the same or similar structural features as shown on
the drawings listed above. Copies of these listed drawings shall
also be furnished to the HUD Office by the Builder, upon request.
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Design Loads: The method described in this Letter of Acceptance is
based on maximum design loads of __________psf for snow, Seismic
Zone _____, a Basic Wind Speed of __________mph and Exposure C in
accordance with the American Society of Civil Engineers Standard 7-93.
The Builder shall submit structural calculations to the local
HUD Office, if housing units are to be located in geographical
areas where these conditions are exceeded.
Framing of Loadbearing Walls: Wood-to-wood connections shall be
provided between bearing walls and roof/ceiling or floor
construction. Floor covering, including carpeting and vinyl tile,
shall not be continued under loadbearing walls.
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Roof Construction: Trussed rafters shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with ANSI/TPI 1-1995 Standard (American
National Standards Institute and Truss Plate Institute), "Design
Specification for Metal Plate Connected Wood Construction."
MANUFACTURING PLANT
Housing units covered under this Letter of Acceptance will be
produced in the following plant:
Company Name
Street
City, State Zip Code
QUALITY CONTROL
This Office shall review the plant fabrication procedures, and
quality control program at the plant annually.
RECORD OF PROPERTIES
The manufacturer shall provide a list of the first ten properties
in which the component or system described in this letter is used.
The list shall include the complete address, or description of
location, and approximate date of installation or erection.
Failure of the manufacturer to provide this Office with the above
information, may result in cancellation of this letter.
NOTICE OF CHANGES
The manufacturer shall inform this Office, in advance, of changes
in production facilities or methods, transportation or field
erection procedures, design or materials used in this product.
Further, the manufacturer shall inform this Office of any revision
to corporate structure, change of address, or change in name or

affiliation of the prime manufacturer. Failure of the manufacturer
to notify this Office of the above changes, may result in
cancellation of this letter.
EVALUATION
This SLA is valid for a period of three years from the date of
initial issuance or most recent renewal or revision, whichever is
later. The holder of this SLA shall apply for a renewal or
revision 90 days prior to the Review Date printed on this SLA.
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4950.1 REV. 3
Submittals for renewal or revision, and an appropriate User
Fee shall be sent to the attention of the Collection Officer
(for deposit to Account No. 86-09-0300) c/o Director, Office
of Housing of this Office.
The holder of this SLA may apply for revision at any time prior
to the Review Date. Minor revisions may be in the form of a
supplement to the SLA.
If the Department determines that a proposed renewal or
supplement constitutes a revision, the appropriate User Fee for a
revision will need to be submitted in accordance with Code of
Federal Regulations 24 CFR 200.934, "User Fee System for the
Technical Suitability of Products Program," and current User Fee
Schedule.
CANCELLATION
Failure to apply for a renewal or revision shall constitute a
basis for cancellation of this SLA. HUD will notify the
manufacturer that the SLA may be canceled when:
1.

conditions under which the document was issued have
changed so as to affect production of, or to compromise
the integrity of the accepted material, product, or
system,

the manufacturer has changed its organizational form
without notifying HUD, or

the manufacturer has not complied with responsibilities
it assumed as a condition of HUD's acceptance.

However, before cancellation, HUD will give the manufacturer a
written notice, of the specific reasons for cancellation, and the
opportunity to present views on why the SLA should not be
canceled. No refund of fees will be made on a canceled document.
******************************************************************************
This State Letter of Acceptance is issued solely for the
captioned firm, and is not transferable to any person or
successor entity.
******************************************************************************

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Appendix 2
CATEGORY III HOUSING
LISTED STATES, CATEGORY III HOUSING (28 STATES)
States Whose Housing Agency Regulations are Acceptable
For Use Under HUD Housing Programs When Housing
Units or Components Bear the State Label
Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana

Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
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Description of Materials

OMB Control No. 2502-0313
(exp. 06/30/2014)

U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Department of Veterans Affairs
Farmers Home Administration

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching
existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not collect
this information, and you are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
The National Housing Act (12 USC 1703) authorizes insuring financial institutions against default losses on single family mortgages. HUD must evaluate the
acceptability and value of properties to be insured. The information collected here will be used to determine if proposed construction meets regulatory
requirements and if the property is suitable for mortgage insurance. Response to this information collection is mandatory. No assurance of confidentiality
is provided.

Proposed Construction

Under Construction

No.

(To be inserted by HUD, VA or FmHA)

Property address (Include City and State)

Name and address of Mortgagor or Sponsor

Name and address of Contractor or Builder

Instructions
1. For additional information on how this form is to be submitted, number of
copies, etc., see the instructions applicable to the HUD Application for
Mortgage Insurance, VA Request for Determination of Reasonable Value,
or FmHA Property Information and Appraisal Report, as the case may be.
2. Describe all materials and equipment to be used, whether or not shown on
the drawings, by marking an X in each appropriate check-box and entering
the information called for each space. If space is inadequate, enter “See
misc.” and describe under item 27 or on an attached sheet. The use of
paint containing more than the percentage of lead by weight
permitted by law is prohibiited.

3. Work not specifically described or shown will not be considered unless
required, then the minimum acceptable will be assumed. Work exceeding
minimum requirements cannot be considered unless specifically described.
4. Include no alternates, “or equal” phrases, or contradictory items. (Consideration of a request for acceptance of substitute materials or equipment is
not thereby precluded.)
5. Include signatures required at the end of this form.
6. The construction shall be completed in compliance with the related drawings
and specifications, as amended during processing. The specifications include
this Description of Materials and the applicable Minimum Property Standards.

Excavation
Bearing soil, type _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Foundations
Footings concrete mix _____________________________

strength psi _______________ Reinforcing ________________________________

Foundation wall material ______________________________________

Reinforcing ________________________________

Interior foundation wall material ________________________________

Party foundation wall ___________________________________________

Columns material and sizes ___________________________________ Piers material and reinforcing ____________________________________
Girders material and sizes ____________________________________

Sills material __________________________________________________

Basement entrance areaway ___________________________________ Window areaways _____________________________________________
Waterproofing ____________________________________________

Footing drains ________________________________________________

Termite protection _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Basementless space ground cover _________________________ insulation ______________________ foundation vents ____________________
Special foundations ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Additional information
3.

Chimneys
Material _____________________________________ Prefabricated (make and size) __________________________________________________
Flue lining material ____________________________ Heater flue size ________________________ Fireplace flue size _____________________
Vents (material and size) gas or oil heater _____________________________________ water heater _____________________________________
Additional information

Fireplaces
Type

solid fuel

gas-burning

Fireplace facing ____________________

circulator (make and size) ______________________________ Ash dump and clean-out_______
lining _______________________ hearth ___________________

mantel _____________________

Additional information

Retain this record for three years

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ref. HUD Handbook 4145.1 & 4950.1 form HUD-92005 (10/84)
VA Form 26-1852 and form FmHA 424-2

Exterior Walls
Wood frame wood grade, and species ________________________________

Corner bracing Building paper or felt __________________

Sheathing ___________________ thickness _________ width ________

solid

spaced _________ o.c.

diagonal_______

Siding ______________________ grade ____________ type _________ size _________

exposure _________ fastening _____________

Shingles ____________________ grade ____________ type _________ size _________

exposure _________ fastening _____________

Stucco _____________________

thickness __________ Lath _______________________________________ weight _______________ lb.

Masonry veneer _______________________ Sills ___________________ Lintels ___________________ Base flashing ___________________
Masonry

solid

faced

stuccoed total wall thickness ____________

Backup material ______________ thickness ___________
Door sills _______________________

facing thickness ___________

facing material ________

bonding _______________________

Window sills ______________________ Lintels ________________ Base flashing _________________

Interior surfaces dampproofing, _______ coats of _________________________________

furring ___________________________________

Additional information
Exterior painting material ___________________________________________________________________________ number of coats ______
Gable wall construction
6.

same as main walls

other construction____________________________________________________________

Floor Framing
Joists wood, grade, and species ___________________ other ___________________ bridging ___________________
Concrete slab

basement floor

first floor

ground supported

anchors ______________

self-supporting mix ___________________ thickness __________

reinforcing ________________________________ insulation _____________________________ membrane ___________________________
Fill under slab material _____________________________ thickness ______
Additional information
7.

Subflooring (Describe underflooring for special floors under item 21)
Material grade and species ____________________________________________________________ size _________
first floor

Laid

second floor

attic ____________ sq. ft.

diagonal

type __________________

right angles

Additional information
8.

Finish Flooring (Wood only. Describe other finish flooring under item 21)
Location

Rooms

First floor
Second floor
Attic floor

Grade

Species

Thickness

Width

Bldg. Paper

Finish

sq. ft.

Additional information
9.

Partition Framing
Studs wood, grade, and species __________________________

size and spacing _________________________ Other _____________________

Additional information
10. Ceiling Framing
Joists wood, grade, and species ____________________________ Other _________________________ Bridging _________________________
Additional information
11. Roof Framing
Rafters wood, grade, and species ______________________________

Roof trusses (see detail) grade and species ________________________

Additional information
12. Roofing
Sheathing wood, grade, and species __________________________________________________________
Roofing _______________________________

grade ______________

size _________

solid

spaced ______ o.c.

type ________________________________________

Underlay ___________________________________________________

weight or thickness ______

size _________

Built-up roofing ______________________________________________

number of plies _________

surfacing material ____________________

Flashing material _____________________________________________ gage or weight ______________

fastening _____________

gravel stops

snow guards

Additional information

Retain this record for three years

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ref. HUD Handbook 4145.1 & 4950.1 form HUD-92005 (10/84)
VA Form 26-1852 and form FmHA 424-2

13. Gutters and Downspouts
Gutters material ___________________________

gage or weight ___________

size _________

shape ________________________________

Downspouts material _______________________

gage or weight ___________

size _________

shape _______________

Downspouts connected to

Storm sewer

sanitary sewer

dry-well

number ________

Splash blocks material and size ______________________

Additional information
14. Lath and Plaster
Lath

walls

Dry-wall

ceilings material _______________ weight or thickness __________

walls

ceilings material _______________________

Plaster coats _____finish ______________________
thickness _______

finish ______________________

Joint treatment
15. Decorating (Paint, wallpaper, etc.)
Rooms

Wall Finish Material and Application

Ceiling Finish Material and Application

Kitchen
Bath
Other

Additional information
16. Interior Doors and Trim
Doors type ________________________________________________ material _______________________________ thickness _______________
Door trim type ___________________

material _________________ Base type ________________

material _______________

size ________

Finish doors _________________________________________________ trim ________________________________________________________
Other trim (item, type and location) ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Additional information
17. Windows
Windows type ___________________

make _______________________ material ________________________ sash thickness ____________

Glass grade ___________________

sash weights

Trim type ______________________

balances, type _______________________

head flashing ______________

material ___________________________ Paint _______________________ number coats ___________

Weatherstripping type ______________________________________ material ______________________________ Storm sash, number _______
Screens

full

half

type ___________________________ number _________ screen cloth material ____________________________

Basement windows type ___________________

material ___________________

screens, number ___________ Storm sash, number _______

Special windows ____________________________________________________
Additional information
18. Entrances and Exterior Detail
Main entrance door

material _____________________ width ________

thickness _____

Frame material ______________ thickness ______

Other entrance doors material _____________________ width ________

thickness _____

Frame material ______________ thickness ______

Head flashing __________________________________ Weatherstripping type _________________________ saddles _____________________
Screen doors thickness _______ number __________

screen cloth material ______________ Storm doors thickness ______

number ________

Combination storm and screen doors thickness _______ number _______ screen cloth material ________________________________________
Shutters

hinged

fixed

Railings _______________________________

Attic louvers ______________

Exterior millwork grade and species ___________________________________Paint ____________________________

number coats ________

Additional information
19. Cabinets and Interior Detail
Kitchen cabinets, wall units material _______________________________________________ lineal feet of shelves _______ shelf width _________
Base units material _____________________________ counter top ____________________________ edging _________________________
Back and end splash ___________________________ Finish of cabinets ____________________________________ number coats ________
Medicine cabinets make ___________________________________________

model _________________________________________________

Other cabinets and built-in furniture __________________________________________________________________________________________
Additional information
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ref. HUD Handbook 4145.1 & 4950.1 form HUD-92005 (10/84)
VA Form 26-1852 and form FmHA 424-2

20. Stairs
Treads
Stair

Material

Risers

Thickness

Material

Strings

Thickness

Handrail

Material

Size

Material

Balusters
Size

Material

Size

Basement
Main
Attic
Disappearing make and model number ______________________________________________________________________________________
Additional information

21. Special Floors and Wainscot (Describe Carpet as listed in Certified Products Directory)
Material, Color, Border, Sizes, Gage, Etc.

Threshold
Material

Wall Base
Material

Underfloor
Material

Material, Color, Border, Cap. Sizes, Gage, Etc.

Height

Height
Over Tub

Height in Showers
(From Floor)

Wainscot

Floors

Location

Kitchen
Bath

Location

Bath

Additional information

22. Plumbing
Fixture

Number

Location

Make

MFR's Fixture Identification No.

Size

Color

Sink
Lavatory
Water closet
Bathtub
Shower over tub
Stall shower
Laundry trays

Bathroom accessories

Recessed material ________________

number ________

Attached material __________ number _________

Additional information

Curtain rod
Water supply

Door
public

Sewage disposal

community system

public

House drain (inside)
Water piping

* (Show and describe individual system in complete detail in separate
Shower pan material _______________________________________________________________________

community system

cast iron

tile

galvanized steel

drawings and specifications according to requirements.)

individual (private) system*
individual (private) system*

other _________________

copper tubing

House sewer (outside)

cast iron

other ___________________________ _______

tile

other _________

Sill cocks, number ___________

Domestic water heater type ___________________ make and model ________________________ heating capacity _______________ gph. 100° rise.
Storage tank material _______________________________________ capacity __________ gallons
Gas service

utility company

Footing drains connected to

liq. pet. gas
storm sewer

capacity _____________________________

other _____________________________
sanitary sewer

dry well

Gas piping

cooking

house heating

Sump pump make and model ________________________

discharges into _________________________________________

Additional information

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ref. HUD Handbook 4145.1 & 4950.1 form HUD-92005 (10/84)
VA Form 26-1852 and form FmHA 424-2

23. Heating
Hot water

Steam

Radiators

Convectors

Radiant panel
Circulator

Vapor

One-pipe system

Baseboard radiation

floor

wall

ceiling

Two-pipe system

Make and model ______________________________________________________
Panel coil material _____________________________________________________

Return pump Make and model __________________________________________________

Boiler make and model _____________________________________________

capacity _________ gpm.

Output _______________ Btuh. net rating ___________ Btuh.

Additional information
Warm air

Gravity

Forced

Type of system __________________________________________________________________________

Duct material supply _________________

return _________________ Insulation __________

Furnace: make and model _____________________________________________

thickness ________

Outside air intake

Input _______________ Btuh. output ______________ Btuh.

Additional information
Space heater

floor furnace

wall heater Input ______________ Btuh. output _______________ Btuh. number units ______________

Make, model __________________________________
Additional information
Controls make and types ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Additional information

Fuel:

Coal

oil

gas

liq. pet. gas

electric

other _______________________

storage capacity _____________

Additional information

Firing equipment furnished separately
Oil burner

pressure atomizing

Gas burner, conversion type

Stoker hopper feed

bin feed

vaporizing ________________________________________________________________________________

Make and model _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Control _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Additional information
Electric heating system type ________________________________________ Input ________ watts @ ________ volts output ____________ Btuh.
Additional information
Ventilating equipment

attic fan, make and model ________________________________________________

capacity __________ cfm.

kitchen exhaust fan, make and model ______________________________________________________________
Other heating, ventilating, or cooling equipment ________________________________________________________________________________
Additional information
24. Electric Wiring
Service

overhead

Wiring

conduit

Special outlets
Doorbell

range
Chimes

underground

Panel

armored cable
water heater

fuse box

nonmetallic cable

circuit-breaker make ______________ AMP's _______ No. circuits ___
knob and tube

other ____________________________________

other __________________________________________________________

Push-button locations ________________________________________________________________________

Additional information
25.Lighting Fixtures
Total number of fixtures ________________ Total allowance for fixtures, typical installation, $ ____________________
Nontypical installation ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Additional information

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ref. HUD Handbook 4145.1 & 4950.1 form HUD-92005 (10/84)
VA Form 26-1852 and form FmHA 424-2

26. Insulation
Location

Thickness

Material, Type, and Method of Installation

Vapor Barrier

Roof
Ceiling
Wall
Floor

27. Miscellaneous: (Describe any main dwelling materials, equipment, or construction items not shown elsewhere; or use to provide additional information
where the space provided was inadequate. Always reference by item number to correspond to numbering used on this form.)

Hardware (make, material, and finish.)

Special Equipment (State material or make, model and quantity. Include only equipment and appliances which are acceptable by local law, custom and
applicable FHA standards. Do not include items which, by established custom, are supplied by occupant and removed when he vacates premises or chattles
prohibited by law from becoming realty.)

Porches

Terraces

Garages

Walks and Driveways
Driveway width _________

base material _________________ thickness _______

Front walk width ________

material ______________ thickness ______ Service walk width _______

Steps material ______________________________ treads _______

risers ______

surfacing material ____________________ thickness ______
material __________ thickness ______

Cheek walls ____________________________________

Other Onsite Improvements
(Specify all exterior onsite improvements not described elsewhere, including items such as unusual grading, drainage structures, retaining walls, fence,
railings, and accessory structures.)

Landscaping, Planting, and Finish Grading
Topsoil _______ thick

front yard

Lawns (seeded, sodded, or sprigged)
Planting

side yards

rear yard to ________________

front yard _______________

as specified and shown on drawings

feet behind main building

side yards _______________

rear yard ___________________

as follows:

_______ Shade trees deciduous__________ caliper

_________ Evergreen trees _____________ to _____________ B & B

_______ Low flowering trees deciduous

_________ to _________

_________ Evergreen shrubs _____________ to _____________ B & B

_______ High-growing shrubs deciduous

_________ to _________

_________ Vines, 2-year ____________________________________

_______ Medium-growing shrubs deciduous

_________ to _________

_______ Low-growing shrubs deciduous

_________ to _________

Other

Identification—This exhibit shall be identified by the signature of the builder, or sponsor, and/or the proposed mortgagor if the latter is known at the time
of application.
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)______________________________
Signature
Signature

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ref. HUD Handbook 4145.1 & 4950.1 form HUD-92005 (10/84)
VA Form 26-1852 and form FmHA 424-2

U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Office of Housing
Federal Housing Commissioner

Modular & Panelized Housing
Factory Inspection Report

Manufacturer's Name and Address

Factory Address

Field Office

Bulletin Number

Production (components per mo.) Last Inspection Date

Housing Modules

Components

Other (Specify)

1. Conditions
1. Unable to make inspection: 2. Change of Ownership
3. Change of Name
a. Plans not available
c.
Facility shut-down
b. Not in production
d. Other (specify)
2. Inspection
Factory Facilities
4.
Storage and Handling of Material
8.
Supervisory Control Over Fabrication
5.
Quality of Material
9.
Special Characteristics of Bulletin
6.
Character of Plant
10.
Acceptable
7.
Skill of Workmen and Mechanics
No.

Explanation of Statements Checked

No.

Housing
11.
12.
13.

Production
MPS Noncompliance
Bulletin Noncompliance
No Noncompliance Observed

Explanation of Statements Checked

Certification: I certify that I have carefully inspected this factory on this date and have reported observed unacceptable conditions
and noncompliances, and that I have no personal interest, present or prospective, in the factory, its productor proceeds.
Signature of Inspector

Date

X
3. Recommendation

Acceptance

Restriction

(Acceptance of Mortgage Insurance)

(Unacceptable for Mortgage Insurance)

Signature of Chief Architect

Date

Cancellation
(Bulletin to be Withdrawn)

Signature of Director Housing Division/Service Office Supervisor

Date

This form is for HUD internal use only
Replaces Form HUD-92051-M (6-82), which is obsolete
If additional space is needed, use another copy of this form.

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form HUD-92051-M (11/2002)
ref. Handbook 4950.1

File Type	application/pdf
Subject	92005
Author	BPS
File Modified	2020-01-15
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