Section R4-34-805. Accessory Structures

A.      For the purpose of A.R.S. § 41-2142(1), the word “attached” means fastened to a manufactured or mobile home or residen- tial  single-family,  factory-built   building  at  the  time   of  its

installation and removable without degradation of the struc- tural integrity of the unit.

B.       An installer or contractor shall install, assemble, or construct each accessory structure in compliance with applicable stan- dards incorporated by reference in R4-34-102(3).

C.      An installer or contractor installing manufactured homes, mobile homes, or factory-built buildings shall provide an opening that permits access to the underfloor area. If the access is through the skirting, retaining wall, or perimeter foundation wall, the access opening shall measure at least 18 inches by 24 inches.

D.      The Department shall approve or reject plans as prescribed in R4-34-705.

E.       Above or Below Grade Skirting

1.        For all skirting, an installer or contractor shall:

a.        Provide an 18 inch by 24 inch minimum access crawl hole,

b.        Ventilate skirting according to the International Building Code or the International Residential Code, and

c.        Install skirting according to this Chapter or the man- ufacturer’s instructions if the instructions are consis- tent with this Chapter.

2.        For below grade skirting, an installer or contractor shall design and construct skirting as a retaining wall accord- ing to the International Building Code or the International Residential Code.

Historical Note

New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 145, effective December 8, 1999 (Supp. 99-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 464, effective March 5, 2005 (Supp. 05-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 14

A.A.R. 286, effective March 8, 2008 (Supp. 08-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 944, effective

June 4, 2012 (Supp. 12-2).