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ibinspections@dhs.in.govAbout the Industrialized Building Systems (Modular) and Mobile Structures Program
The Code Enforcement Section is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Industrialized Building Systems (Modular) and Mobile Structures certification program. See 675 IAC, Article 15 for the rules adopted by the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission that govern the administration and enforcement of the program. View the IDHS schedule of fines and civil penalties for violations of laws, rules and requirements of federal programs administered by the agency.
The certification program includes the review and release of plans for each system under which industrialized building systems and mobile structures are to be built, as well as in-plant inspection. A system is based upon the units completed width and number of stories. A certification label is required for each unit comprising a completed structure.
Construction design releases are reviewed by the Building Plan Review Section. To apply for a release and to purchase certification labels (seals), visit the Industrialized Building System or Mobile Structure Application page.
The in-plant inspections are conducted by either personnel from the Code Enforcement Section or by an authorized third-party inspection company. Each unit must be inspected at one point during construction to be eligible to receive a certification label (seal). Each certification label has a unique serial number and is placed upon the electric service panel to identify the unit as certified for use in Indiana. The Indiana certification label is a die cut sticker in the shape of the state in blue for mobile structures and gold for industrialized building systems (modular).
Seal Identification
Each type of home has its own specific code, and the codes must be applied accordingly. Supervision of the work undertaken to site or install any of these units is the responsibility of the local building official, with the possible exception of manufactured homes sited within a mobile home park (which is controlled by the Department of Health). Any questions or concerns of the local building official in regards to construction of any of these units should be voiced to the Code Enforcement Section.