CHAPTER 5. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

IC 25-23.7-5
     Chapter 5. Licensing Requirements

IC 25-23.7-5-1
Licensing requirement; political subdivision's powers; licensing exemptions
    
Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an individual may not install a manufactured home without first obtaining from the board a license authorizing the individual to install a manufactured home. A political subdivision may not require a licensee to submit to any other form of licensing except for that required by a political subdivision for onsite electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems installation. However, this article does not limit the power of a political subdivision to regulate the quality and character of work performed by a licensee through the enforcement of building codes or conducting inspections.
    (b) An individual acting at all times at the direction and under the supervision of a licensed installer need not be licensed in order to install a manufactured home. A licensee is fully responsible for all installation work performed under the licensee's direction or supervision.
    (c) This section does not prohibit:
        (1) a manufactured housing community owner;
        (2) a manufactured housing community manager; or
        (3) the employees of a person described in subdivision (1) or (2);
from providing maintenance to an installation if that maintenance does not otherwise require a license by a political subdivision for onsite electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems installation.
As added by P.L.162-2002, SEC.7.

IC 25-23.7-5-2
Licensing requirements
    
Sec. 2. An individual who applies for a license as an installer of a manufactured home must do the following:
        (1) Furnish evidence satisfactory to the board showing that the individual:
            (A) is at least eighteen (18) years of age;
            (B) has successfully completed the board approved installation training course;
            (C) has successfully completed a board approved course concerning Indiana law regarding:
                (i) the installation requirements for manufactured homes; and
                (ii) the state department of health requirements that apply to manufactured homes;
            (D) has:
                (i) at least one (1) year of experience installing manufactured homes under the direction and supervision of a licensed installer; or                 (ii) three (3) references, two (2) of whom are licensed installers familiar with the individual's work experience and competency; and
            (E) has not been:
                (i) convicted of an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinary action under this article; or
                (ii) the subject of a disciplinary action by the licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction in connection with the installation of manufactured homes.
        (2) Verify the information submitted on the application form.
        (3) Submit proof of insurance or a surety bond:
            (A) issued by an insurance or a surety company authorized to transact business in Indiana;
            (B) in an amount determined by the board; and
            (C) with the terms and conditions established by the board.
        (4) Pay the fee established by the board.
As added by P.L.162-2002, SEC.7.

IC 25-23.7-5-3
Application form
    
Sec. 3. An individual applying for a license as an installer of manufactured homes must apply on a form prescribed and provided by the board.
As added by P.L.162-2002, SEC.7.

IC 25-23.7-5-4
License denial; remedies
    
Sec. 4. An individual who is denied a license under this article has the remedies prescribed under IC 4-21.5.
As added by P.L.162-2002, SEC.7.