We Do Title 25 Inspections

In California, a Title 25 inspection (formally a Health and Safety Inspection) is an evaluation conducted to ensure a manufactured home or mobile home complies with the safety standards established in Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations. These inspections are primarily overseen by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). 

Types of Title 25 Inspections

There are two main contexts in which these inspections occur:

• Individual Unit Inspection: Often required during a home's sale or transfer, or when making alterations. It verifies there are no "substandard" conditions or health and safety defects inside the home.

• Mobilehome Park Maintenance (MPM) Inspection: A cyclical inspection of entire parks conducted by HCD to ensure the facility and individual lots meet state health and safety laws. 

Scope of the Inspection

An inspector typically evaluates the following systems and components to ensure they meet the minimum design and construction standards: 

• Structural: Fire safety, exits, ceiling heights, and room/hallway sizes.

• Systems: Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment and installations.

• Safety Features: Verification of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and safety glass.

• Exterior/Lot: Proper utility connections (gas, water, electrical), accessory structures (carports, sheds), and fire hazard clearances. 

When is it Required?

A Title 25 inspection is mandatory under several conditions for manufactured homes: 

1. Alterations: When a unit bearing a department insignia or HUD label is being altered or converted.

2. Sale/Transfer: In many jurisdictions, a certification is required upon transfer to prove no health or safety defects exist.

3. Missing Labels: If a vehicle does not have a required department insignia or HUD label.

4. Re-inspections: After a notice to correct violations has been issued.