2019 Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health and Safety
Chapter 34 - Independent Inspections of Modular Building for Code Compliance
§ 20-34-101. Inspections - Reports - Costs
(a)
(1) A manufacturer of modular or factory-built structures, other than manufactured housing that is governed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, certified to do business in the State of Arkansas may contract with an independent third-party compliance assurance or inspection agency that is listed with the International Accreditation Service, Inc., for the inspection of modular or factory-built buildings destined for delivery within the state for compliance with the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code and applicable state and municipal electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes.
(2) If a manufacturer of modular or factory-built buildings contracts with an independent third-party inspector to monitor compliance with the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code and applicable state and municipal electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes relating to the construction of new buildings, no further inspection by state or local building officials may be required for that part of the structure built in the factory.
(b) A copy of the third-party inspector's inspection report shall accompany the building to the construction site for review.
(c) The cost of the independent third-party inspection shall be borne by the modular building manufacturer.
