Condensation Control for Exterior Walls of Manufactured Homes Sited in Humid and Fringe Climates; Waiver

This document advises the public that HUD is issuing a waiver of its regulations regarding the condensation control provisions for exterior walls of the manufactured home construction and safety standards. By this action, HUD is waiving certain provisions of these regulations to permit manufacturers, at their option, to utilize the alternatives provided in this notice to reduce the problems currently being experienced in humid and fringe climate areas. Presently, there are no provisions in HUD's regulations that separately address condensation control and vapor retarder requirements for manufactured homes sited in warm, moist climates of the South Atlantic and Gulf Regions. Based on information provided by the States and the public, HUD has concluded there is an immediate need to recognize alternate requirements for exterior walls in these humid and fringe climate areas that help prevent moisture damage due to condensation. By this action, HUD is finalizing its previously announced proposed waiver. This waiver will be in place while HUD considers a more permanent change to the standards.