Utah Admin. Code R392-402 § R392-402-4
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R392-402-4. General.
(1) This rule does not require a construction change in any portion of a community if the community was in
compliance with the law in effect at the time the community was constructed, except the local health officer may require
construction changes if it is determined the community or portion thereof is dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary, a nuisance or menace
to life, health, or property.
(2) The operator shall comply with this rule.
(3) The operator shall comply with applicable building, zoning, electrical, health, fire codes and local ordinances.
(4) A manufactured home community operator or agent shall select or construct a location for the facility that will
provide adequate surface drainage. The operator shall make a reasonable effort to locate the facility away from any existing
public health hazard or nuisance.
(5) When an operator allows community occupants to dwell in vehicles or manufactured homes, or temporary
dwellings not provided with toilet, sink and bathing plumbing fixtures, the operator shall construct and maintain a service
building for occupant use according to the requirements of Section R392-402-7.
(6) Whenever provisions are made for the accommodation of any recreational vehicles, such as travel trailers, camp
trailers, truck campers or motor homes, in a manufactured home community, such accommodations must conform to the
requirements of Rule R392-301, Recreational Vehicle Park Sanitation.Utah Admin. Code R392-402-4 establishes baseline operational requirements for manufactured home communities. It generally exempts existing communities from new construction standards unless a local health officer finds conditions that are dangerous, unsanitary, or a nuisance to life, health, or property. Operators must comply with this rule as well as applicable building, zoning, electrical, health, and fire codes, and must ensure adequate surface drainage and reasonable distance from public health hazards. When residents lack in-home plumbing or when recreational vehicles are accommodated, additional facility requirements apply.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under R392-402-4, compliant manufactured home community operators routinely ensure their properties meet all applicable building, zoning, electrical, health, and fire codes, as well as local ordinances. Operators generally select or maintain sites with adequate surface drainage and make reasonable efforts to keep the facility away from known public health hazards or nuisances. Where residents occupy dwellings without toilet, sink, or bathing fixtures, operators are expected to construct and maintain a service building meeting the standards in Section R392-402-7, and any recreational vehicle accommodations must conform to Rule R392-301.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
R392-402-4 sets out the operator's duties to maintain a safe, sanitary, and code-compliant manufactured home community. If a local health officer determines that conditions in the community are dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary, or a nuisance, construction changes can be required even in older communities. Residents who believe their community falls short of these standards may consider contacting their local health department, raising concerns with Utah's relevant regulatory authorities, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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