Tie Down Spacing Per Florida’s Rule 15C-1

Frame tie-down spacing for used mobile/manufactured homes in Florida where the manufacturer’s installation instructions are not available cannot exceed five-feet four-inches (5’-4”) on center. Also, anchors must be placed within two-feet (2’-0”) of each end of the home. Frame tie-down spacing must follow manufacturer’s instructions for new homes or used homes where the installation instructions are available. This is part of the requirements of Florida’s Rule 15C-1 that exceed HUD standards, and is called a “Florida override.” In some configurations, however, HUD may require spacings closer than the Florida maximum.

    Another Florida override mandates that frame clamps can only be attached to the top of the I-beam. HUD allows them to be connected to the bottom of the I-beam in other states, as long as the beam is reinforced to prevent rotation. All components have to be Florida-approved, and must be installed to the manufacturer’s specifications. See diagram below.

    And for a listing of typical foundation and tie-down requirements and defects, see our blog post What are the most common defects in mobile/manufactured home foundation piers? and What are the tie-down requirements for a mobile home? 

Here’s links to a collection of our other blog posts about MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES:

• Where can I file a complaint if I have problems with my new or used manufactured/mobile home in Florida? 

• Can a mobile home permanent foundation be concrete blocks on pads and screw-in anchors?

• How do I determine the age of a very old mobile home?

• What is a "HUD label verification letter" for a mobile/manufactured home?  

• When did a ground cover vapor barrier (plastic sheet) become required under a mobile/manufactured home? 

• Is it safe to go under a mobile home? 

• Are older mobile homes unsafe? 

• What do I need to know about buying a foreclosed mobile home? 

• Does it make sense to buy an older mobile home and remodel it? 

• Where do I find the vehicle identification number (VIN) on a mobile home? 

• How do I find out how old a mobile home is and who manufactured it?

• What is the right price for a used mobile home?

• How energy efficient is a mobile home?

• When were the first double-wide mobile homes manufactured?

• How do I upgrade my old (pre-1976) mobile home to meet HUD standards?

• What size air conditioner is right for my mobile home? 

• Can you move an older mobile home in Florida? 

• What does the HUD tag look like and where do I find it on a mobile home? 

• What is a Park Model mobile home?  

• Does an addition to a mobile home have to comply with the HUD Code? 

• What walls can I remove in a mobile home?

• What can I do to prevent dampness and mold in my mobile home? 

• How can I tell if a mobile home is well constructed?

• How can I tell the difference between a manufactured home and a modular home? 

• What is the definition of a "permanent foundation" for a mobile/manufactured home?

    Visit our MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES page for other related blog posts on this subject, or go to the INDEX for a complete listing of all our articles.