File No. 35263
This rule was published in the October 15, 2011, issue (Vol. 2011, No. 20) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Transportation, Motor Carrier, Ports of Entry
Rule R912-2
Mobile and Manufactured Homes
Notice of Proposed Rule
(Repeal)
DAR File No.: 35263
Filed: 09/19/2011 02:18:39 PM
RULE ANALYSIS
Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:
This rule is being repealed to eliminate duplication because the regulations for mobile and manufactured homes are included in the Utah Trucking Guide which is incorporated into Rule R909-2. (DAR NOTE: The proposed amendment to Rule R909-2 is under DAR No. 35262 in this issue, October 15, 2011, of the Bulletin.)
Summary of the rule or change:
The repeal of this rule will eliminate duplication of regulations for mobile and manufactured homes which are also included in the Utah Trucking Guide, which is incorporated into Rule R909-2. There are no substantive changes between this rule and the regulations for mobile and manufactured homes found in the Utah Trucking Guide. This rule is repealed in its entirety.
State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:
- Section 72-7-401
- Section 72-7-402
- Section 72-7-403
- Section 72-7-404
- Section 72-7-405
- Section 72-7-406
- Section 72-7-407
- Section 72-7-408
- Section 72-7-409
Anticipated cost or savings to:
the state budget:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to the state budget because the rule is being repealed to eliminate duplication with no substantive change to the requirements or permit conditions for mobile and manufactured homes.
local governments:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to local government because the rule is being repealed to eliminate duplication with no substantive change to the requirements or permit conditions for mobile and manufactured homes.
small businesses:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to small businesses because the rule is being repealed to eliminate duplication with no substantive change to the requirements or permit conditions for mobile and manufactured homes.
persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities because the rule is being repealed to eliminate duplication with no substantive change to the requirements or permit conditions for mobile and manufactured homes.
Compliance costs for affected persons:
There is no anticipated cost for affected persons because the rule is being repealed to eliminate duplication with no substantive change to the requirements or permit conditions for mobile and manufactured homes.
Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:
There is no anticipated fiscal impact on businesses because the rule is being repealed to eliminate duplication with no substantive change to the requirements or permit conditions for mobile and manufactured homes.
John Njord, Executive Director
The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:
TransportationMotor Carrier, Ports of Entry
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-5998
Direct questions regarding this rule to:
- Linda Barrow at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4026, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at lindabarrow@utah.gov
Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:
11/14/2011
This rule may become effective on:
11/21/2011
Authorized by:
John Njord, Executive Director
RULE TEXT
R912. Transportation, Motor Carrier, Ports of Entry.
[R912-2. Mobile and Manufactured Homes.
R912-2-1. Authority.
This rule is enacted under the authority of Section
72-7-401 through 72-7-409.
R912-2-2. Legal Dimensions. No Permit Required.
(1) Width: 8 feet 6 inches.
(a) Measured horizontally and at right angles to
longitudinal center line between two vertical points established
at the outside of any protuberance on the mobile/manufactured
home. Safety appurtenances such as binder chains, clearance
lights, rub rails, and load securing devices, may extend up to 3
inches beyond the prescribed width on either side.
(2) Height: 14 feet.
(a) Measured vertically from level road surface top
highest point of mobile/manufactured home when hitched to tow
vehicle and ready for the road or loaded on semi-trailer ready
for the road.
(3) Length:
(a) 45 feet. Single unit only.
(i) Measured horizontally along the longitudinal
centerline from the top trailer hitch to a right-angled vertical
plane established to reference the rearmost protuberance on the
mobile/manufactured home, or semi-trailer lowboy.
(b) 65 feet. Combination of unit and tow
vehicle.
(i) Trailer-tow combination or truck-trail and
semi-trailer lowboy, measured horizontally along the longitudinal
centerline from the front bumper of the tow vehicle to a
right-angle vertical plane at the rearmost protuberance on the
mobile/manufactured home, or semi-trailer lowboy.
R912-2-3. Measuring Homes Exceeding 14 Feet 6 Inches.
(1) When the legal dimensions are exceeded, an oversize
permit is required.
(2) Mobile and manufactured homes with eaves greater than
12 inches shall be measured for overall width including eaves and
pilot/escort vehicles assigned as specified in
R912-9-13.
R912-2-4. Mobile/Manufactured Homes Exceeding 14 Feet 6
Inches.
(1) Mobile/manufactured homes exceeding 14 feet 6 inches
up to 16 feet in wall-to-wall width, transported on their own
running gear, may be issued a single trip permit under the
following conditions:
(a) All tires shall be in compliance with the
manufacture's tire load rating as indicated on the tire
sidewall in accordance with 49 CFR 393.75(g)(1)(2).
(b) Axle/suspensions shall not exceed manufacture's
capacity rating.
(c) All trailer axles shall be equipped with operational
brakes.
(d) Mobile homes in excess of 16 feet wall-to-wall width
may be permitted on a case-by-case basis however; prior
authorization must be received by contacting the Motor Carrier
Division at (801) 964-4588 or (801) 965-4508.
R912-2-5. Permit Provisions.
(1) Mobile/manufactured homes to be moved on semi-trailer
lowboys may be permitted.
(2) For loads originating with Utah, a copy of the Tax
Commission Movable Structure Tax Clearance/Moving Permit (TC-138)
must be:
(a) Affixed to the rear end of the mobile/manufactured
home or moveable structure, and
(b) Be visible to any enforcement officer or
agent.
(3) Proof of obtaining a TC-138 permit must be submitted
to the Department at the time of application for an Oversize
Special Transportation Permit.
(4) The oversize load permit will not be issued without
proof of a TC-138 permit as specified in 41-1a-1320.
R912-2-6. Axle and Tire Requirements.
Mobile/manufactured home units see Tables I and II below
for axle and tire requirements.
TABLE I
Axle and Tire Requirements
Width of Length of Home Number of Minimum Standards of
Home 6,000 lb Mobile/Manufactured
Rated Axles Home Rated Tires
12 feet To 60 feet 2 axles 7 x 14.5 / 8 ply
wide
Greater than 3 axles 7 x 14.5 / 8 ply
60 feet to
80 feet
14 feet To 52 feet 2 axles 7 x 14.5 / 8 plywide
To 72 feet 3 axles 7 x 14.5 / 8 ply
To 80 feet 4 axles 7 x 14.5 / 8 ply
TABLE II
Axle and Tire Requirements
Width of Length of Home Number of Minimum Standards of
Home 6,000 lb Mobile/Manufactured
Rated Axles Home Rated Tires
12 feet To 65 feet 2 axles 8 x 14.5 / 8 ply
wide
Greater than 3 axles 8 x 14.5 / 8 ply
65 feet to
80 feet
14 feet To 56 feet 2 axles 8 x 14.5 / 8 ply
wide
Greater than 3 axles 8 x 14.5 / 8 ply
56 feet to
80 feet
R912-2-7. Tow Vehicles.
(1) Tow vehicles shall comply with the following minimum
requirements outlined in Table III:
TABLE III
Tow Vehicle Requirements
Width of Tire Drive Axle GVWR Weight Rear
Vehicle to Width Tire Rating Axle
be towed Requirement Rating
Over 8' 7.00" 6-ply N/A 6,000 N/A
to 10' lbs
Over 10' 8.00" 8-ply 35,000 8,000 15,000
to 12' GVW lbs lbs
Over 12' 8.25" 10-ply 35,000 9,000 15,000
to 14.6" GVW lbs lbs
(2) Conventional or cab-forward configuration shall have
a minimum wheelbase of 120 inches.
(3) Cab-over engine tow vehicles shall have minimum
wheelbase of 89 inches.
(4) Have a minimum of four rear tires.
(5) Certified pilot/escort vehicles must have two-way
communication capabilities in accordance with R912-9 Pilot/Escort
Requirements and Certification Program.
R912-2-8. Trailer Brakes.
(1) Trailer in excess of 8 feet 6 inches wide, up to 12
feet wide and equipped with one axle, must have operational
brakes on each wheel.
(2) A minimum of two axles equipped with operative brake
assemblies is required on each mobile/manufactured home unit in
excess of 12 feet wide.
R912-2-9. Movement Requirements.
(1) In addition to permit provisions as specified,
mobile/manufactured homes will observe the following additional
requirements:
(a) Emergency Stops.
(i) When a mobile/manufactured home must stop because of
emergency conditions, it shall be moved as far right as
practicable away from highway traffic.
(ii) If any part of the combination is less than 3 feet
from the right-hand edge of the nearest traffic lane, reflective
triangles as outlined under 49 CFR 393.95(h) shall be posted at
100 feet and 300 feet behind the vehicle to warn oncoming
traffic.
(iii) When an emergency dictates night parking next to
the highway, an amber flashing light (minimum diameter 4 inches)
shall be placed on the corner of the trailer closest to the road
so as to be clearly visible to approaching traffic.
(iv) The height of the light shall not be less than 3
feet above the surface of the highway and not more than 8 feet
above the height of the mobile/manufactured home.
(b) Stop and Turn Signals.
(i) Rear mounted stop and turn signal lights shall be
minimum 6 inches in diameter with 35 red reflector type
lens.
(ii) The lens shall be mounted not more than 18 inches
from the outer edge of the unit and not less than 15 inches nor
more than 72 inches above the road surface.
(c) Load Securement Requirements.
(i) A minimum of four 3/4 inch diameter bolts will be
used to directly connect the main support members of the modular
home to the support frame of moving equipment.
(ii) Each of the four bolts shall be at least 4 feet
apart.
(iii) Two bolts each shall be located not less than 12
feet from the forward and rear ends of the modular home.
(iv) Equivalent methods of fastening may be accepted
provided fastening is not accomplished with clamps that rely on
friction contact between the modular home and the moving
equipment.
(d) Safety Chains.
(i) Two safety chains shall be used, one each on right
and left sides of (but separate from) the coupling mechanism
connecting the tow vehicle and the modular home while in
transit.
(ii) Chains shall be 3/8 inch in diameter steel capable
of passing a minimum brake test load of 16,200 pounds. Chains
shall be strongly fastened at each end to connect the tow vehicle
and manufactured home and assure that in the event of a coupling
failure the manufactured home will track behind the tow
vehicle.
(iii) When the mobile/manufactured home is transported on
a semi-trailer lowboy coupled to the tow vehicles with a fifth
wheel and kingpin assembly the two safety chains are not
required.
(e) Paneling of the open sides of mobile/manufactured
home.
(i) Rigid material or 0.5 millimeter plastic sheathing
backed by a rigid grillwork not exceeding squares of 4 feet to
prevent billowing must fully enclose the open sides of units in
transit.
KEY: permitted vehicles, mobile and manufactured homes
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: October 13,
2005
Notice of Continuation: October 13, 2010
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 72-7-401;
72-7-402; 72-7-403; 72-7-404; 72-7-405; 72-7-406; 72-7-407;
72-7-408; 72-7-409 ]
Additional Information
The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull-pdf/2011/b20111015.pdf. The HTML edition of the Bulletin is a convenience copy. Any discrepancy between the PDF version and HTML version is resolved in favor of the PDF version.
Text to be deleted is struck through and surrounded by brackets (e.g., [example]). Text to be added is underlined (e.g., example). Older browsers may not depict some or any of these attributes on the screen or when the document is printed.
For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Linda Barrow at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4026, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at lindabarrow@utah.gov.