Required Inspections

The following inspections are required on manufactured homes classified as real estate.

First and third (final) inspections:

To verify that the manufactured home is properly attached to the permanent foundation as specified in the construction exhibits, and that all onsite and offsite improvements are properly completed.

Special inspections:

As discussed in the topic Inspection Stages in this chapter, and as necessitated by the construction of other onsite improvements financed with the VA guaranteed loan.

Note:  Second stage inspections are not generally required since manufactured homes are factory fabricated. 

Additional Inspections for Used Manufactured Homes

In cases involving a used manufactured home moved to the purchaser’s lot to be affixed to a permanent foundation, all of the following additional manufactured home inspection reports are required to ensure the safety of the dwelling:

·   Water-Plumbing Systems Inspection Report, VA Form 26-8731a

·   Electrical Systems Inspection Report, VA Form 26-8731b

·   Fuel and Heating Systems Inspection Report, VA Form 26-8731c, and

·   certification that the roof was coated after set-up on the site.

These reports must be completed by qualified third-party inspectors, for example, experienced plumbers, electricians, heating and air-conditioning contractors and manufactured home service personnel, following the installation and setup of the manufactured home on the lot.  The roof coating certification can be made by the lender.