Freedom Code Compliance
Single Family

New Single Family Modular Home

Set a state-approved factory-built modular home on a site foundation, join modules, and complete site work and utility crossovers. Do not use for a HUD mobile home.

Last updated: Sep 29, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Conditional

  • Manufacturer and site construction plans
    The manufacturer's building package and plans for foundations, connections, and other work completed on site.
    WhenFactory-built scope is covered by the manufacturer's building package and site-built scope by plans for foundations, connections, and other on-site work. Documents already in the package count; no duplicate upload is needed.
  • Energy documentation
    Energy-compliance information applicable to the home and work completed on site.
    WhenEnergy compliance is not already covered inside the manufacturer's building package. Additional material is requested only when it applies to the on-site work.
  • Product documentation
    Approval documentation applicable to products and components included in the project scope.
    WhenProducts or components in the project scope have approval documentation that is not already covered by the building package. Factory components do not each need a separate upload.
  • Site plan or survey
    A site drawing showing the home, its placement, and the proposed site work.
    WhenYou have a site drawing showing the home, its placement, and the proposed site work. A site plan that shows placement is acceptable; a separate survey is not required because of this label.

Courtesy screen

Courtesy screen on every plan review

Every plan FCC reviews receives a limited courtesy screen for the items below when they are reasonably visible in the submitted documents. If we see an apparent issue that could cause the plans to fail review by another agency, we will identify it as a Courtesy Comment. Courtesy Comments alone do not cause FCC to fail or return the plan set unless the same condition also creates a building-code compliance issue within FCC's review scope. The responsible agency makes the final determination—for example, Planning and Zoning for setbacks, lot coverage, use, and other lot-compliance matters. The absence of a Courtesy Comment is not approval of those separate requirements.

  1. #01Plan and document coordination

    Obvious clerical, title-block, sheet-index, permit-description, or cross-sheet inconsistencies visible in the submitted documents. A Courtesy Comment on these items does not cause FCC to fail or return the plan set unless the same condition also creates a building-code compliance issue within FCC's review scope.

    FBC-B 107.2.1
  2. #02Zoning and site coordination

    Apparent setback, lot-coverage, use, or site-dimension conflicts visible in the submitted plans that could cause the plans to fail Planning and Zoning review. Planning and Zoning makes the zoning and lot-compliance determination. The absence of a Courtesy Comment is not approval of those separate requirements.

  3. #03Floodplain coordination

    Apparent inconsistencies or missing coordination in flood-zone, design-flood-elevation, finished-floor, or flood-opening information shown on the plans that could cause the plans to fail floodplain review. The floodplain administrator makes the determination. The absence of a Courtesy Comment is not approval of those separate requirements.

  4. #04Fire-authority coordination

    Apparent separately reviewed fire alarm, sprinkler, hood-suppression, smoke-control, or similar coordination issues visible on the plans that could cause the plans to fail fire review. The fire marshal makes the determination. The absence of a Courtesy Comment is not approval of those separate requirements.

Section 2

Approval criteria for this project type

These are the building-code criteria FCC uses to determine the plan-review result. An unresolved item may be issued as a Required Correction and cause the plan set to be returned for correction.

BuildingConditional review scope

Conditional review scopePlan review is not required for this scope under FBC 107.3.5. FCC reviews these items only when the building department specifically requires it, or the client opts in.
  1. #01Footing / foundation designLife Safety

    Footing or foundation design must show dimensions, reinforcement, depth, and connection to the structure above.

    FBC-R R403FBC-B 1809
  2. #02Attachment to existing structureLife Safety

    Connection details between the new work and the existing structure must show fastener type, spacing, and embedment.

    FBC-R R301.1
  3. #03Plan review applicability (FBC 107.3.5)Documentation

    Per FBC-B 107.3.5, manufactured/modular building plans are exempt except for foundations and modifications (Exemption #6). FCC performs this review only when the building department requires plan review or the client opts in.

    FBC-B 107.3.5

MechanicalRequired

  1. #01Combustion air and ventingLife Safety

    Fuel-fired equipment requires combustion air and proper venting per FBC-M 303 / 804.

    FBC-M 303FBC-M 804FBC-FG 304.1FBC-FG 503
  2. #02Construction-document clarity — modular-home mechanical connectionsDocumentation

    The submitted documents must clearly identify the site-built mechanical connections for the new modular home so FCC can review that mandatory scope as part of the one residential plan review.

    FBC-B 107.2.1FBC-B 107.3.5

ElectricalRequired

  1. #01Service size and load calculationCode

    Electrical service and feeder sizing supported by NEC Article 220 load calculation.

    NEC 220NEC 230
  2. #02Construction-document clarity — modular-home electrical serviceDocumentation

    The submitted documents must clearly identify the site-built electrical service and connection work for the new modular home so FCC can review that mandatory scope as part of the one residential plan review.

    FBC-B 107.2.1FBC-B 107.3.5

Items marked Conditional review scope are non-blocking. Per FBC 107.3.5, plan review isn't required for these scopes — FCC reviews them when the building department requests it or the client wants the extra set of eyes.

Section 3

Inspection Walkthrough

Inspections are listed in their typical phase order. Your own inspection list comes from your approved plans. Inspections marked “If in scope” apply only when your plans include that work. Call (772) 222-6679 with questions.

Building

Phase #1

Footing / Grade Beam

If in scope
  1. Footing dimensionsCritical

    Verify footing width and depth match approved plans

    FBC-R R403.1FBC-R R403.1.1
  2. Rebar size and spacingCritical

    Verify rebar size, spacing, and placement per plans

    FBC-R R403.1
  3. UFER grounding electrodeCritical

    Verify minimum 20 feet of #4 bare copper or rebar is encased in footing

    NEC 250.52
  4. Foundation anchorage layout

    Verify anchor bolt placement for sill plate attachment

    FBC-R R403.1.6
Phase #2

Slab

If in scope
  1. Slab vapor barrierCritical

    Verify vapor barrier is installed under slab per plans

    FBC-R R506.2.3
  2. Slab thickness and wire meshCritical

    Verify slab thickness and reinforcement per plans

    FBC-R R506.1
  3. Slab forms and elevationCritical

    Verify slab outline, thickness, and elevations match the approved plans.

  4. Under-slab preparationCritical

    Show prepared base, penetrations, and required under-slab work before the pour.

  5. Reinforcing supportCritical

    Show slab steel or mesh supported at the planned position and with required laps.

Phase #3

Manufactured Building / Tie-Down

  1. Foundation and module connectionCritical

    Show approved foundation, bearing points, anchors, and module connections before concealment.

    FBC-B 110.3
  2. Module jointsCritical

    Show structural joins and weather sealing between modules.

    FBC-B 110.3
  3. Site work and utility crossoversCritical

    Show site-installed work and visible utility crossovers against approved plans.

    FBC-B 110.3

Electrical

Phase #4

Electrical Rough-In

If in scope
  1. Panel installationCritical

    Verify panel rating and overcurrent protection match approved design, with clear working space.

    NEC 408.36NEC 110.26
  2. Wire sizing per circuitsCritical

    Verify wire gauge matches breaker amperage for each circuit

    NEC 310.16NEC 240.4
  3. Box fill and installationCritical

    Verify electrical boxes are properly installed and not overfilled

    NEC 314.16
  4. GFCI and AFCI locationsCritical

    Verify GFCI and AFCI protection is provided where required

    NEC 210.8NEC 210.12
  5. Alarm locations, power provisions and interconnection methodCritical

    When alarms are in the approved scope, identify planned smoke and CO alarm locations, exposed smoke-alarm power provisions and the approved wired or listed wireless smoke interconnection method. Record the permitted CO power method; installed devices are checked at final.

    FBC-R R314.3FBC-R R314.4FBC-R R314.6FBC-R R315.1FBC-R R315.1.1
  6. Grounding and bondingCritical

    Show grounding electrode system and its approved electrode types and connections.

    NEC 250.50NEC 250.52

Mechanical

Phase #5

Mechanical Rough-In

If in scope
  1. Ductwork installationCritical

    Verify duct sizes, routing, and support match approved plans

    FBC-M 603.1
  2. Duct sealingCritical

    Verify duct joints and connections are properly sealed

    FBC-M 603.9
  3. Equipment placementCritical

    Verify air handler and condenser locations per plans with required clearances

    FBC-M 304.1
  4. Refrigerant line installationCritical

    Compare refrigerant piping routing and sizing with approved plans; leave field-made joints exposed before concealment.

    FBC-M 1107.1FBC-M 1107.7
  5. Return air pathway

    Verify return air pathways are properly sized and located

    FBC-M 603.1

Building

Phase #6

Exterior Wall Covering (Lath / Stucco / Siding)

If in scope
  1. Wall covering material and installationCritical

    Verify exterior wall covering material matches approved plans and is properly installed

    FBC-R R703.1
  2. Weather-resistive barrierCritical

    Verify weather-resistive barrier is properly installed behind cladding

    FBC-R R703.2
  3. Flashing at penetrations and transitionsCritical

    Verify flashing is installed at windows, doors, and wall transitions

    FBC-R R703.4
  4. Fastener pattern and spacing

    Verify cladding fastener type and spacing per manufacturer and plans

    FBC-R R703.1
Phase #7

Soffit

If in scope
  1. Soffit material and attachmentCritical

    Verify soffit material matches approved plans and is properly attached

    FBC-R R703.1
  2. Ventilation openingsCritical

    Verify soffit ventilation openings are properly sized and screened

    FBC-R R806.1
  3. Continuous coverage

    Verify soffit is installed continuously with no gaps

    FBC-R R703.1

Electrical

Phase #8

Temporary Power

If in scope
  1. Temporary power pole and meterCritical

    Verify temporary power pole is properly set with meter base and disconnect

    NEC 590.4
  2. Grounding electrodeCritical

    Verify grounding rod is installed and connected to temporary panel

    NEC 250.52
  3. GFCI protectionCritical

    Verify all temporary receptacles have GFCI protection

    NEC 590.6
Phase #9

Electrical Final

  1. Panel complete and labeledCritical

    Verify panel cover installed, all breakers labeled, no open knockouts

    NEC 408.4
  2. GFCI and AFCI operationalCritical

    Verify all GFCI and AFCI devices test and reset properly

    NEC 210.8NEC 210.12
  3. Receptacle and switch functionCritical

    Operate affected receptacles and switches in this permit and show completed connections.

    FBC-B 110.3
  4. Light fixtures installed

    Verify all light fixtures are installed and operational

    NEC 210.70
  5. Exterior lighting and outletsCritical

    Where this permit changes exterior lighting or outlets, show operation and required GFCI protection.

    NEC 210.8NEC 210.70
  6. Installed alarm devices and operation, if in scopeCritical

    When alarm installation is in this permit, confirm installed smoke and CO device locations and labels against the approved plan and permitted power method; demonstrate smoke-alarm interconnection and applicable device tests per manufacturer instructions.

    FBC-R R314.3FBC-R R314.4FBC-R R314.6FBC-R R315.1FBC-R R315.1.1

Plumbing

Phase #10

Plumbing Final

If in scopeBD-Dependent

Most jurisdictions skip this inspection for this project type. Confirm with your building department whether they'll require it.

  1. Site plumbing connectionCritical

    Show the approved water and drain connections between the factory-built home and site utilities.

    FBC-B 110.3
  2. Leak and operation testCritical

    Show applicable system test results, then demonstrate site connections operating with no visible leaks.

    FBC-P 312.1

Mechanical

Phase #11

Mechanical Final

  1. System operational testCritical

    Demonstrate only the permitted mechanical system operating per approved design and manufacturer instructions.

  2. Air handler and condenser installationCritical

    Where air handler or condenser equipment is in scope, verify installation, access and clearances against approved plans and manufacturer instructions.

    FBC-M 304.1
  3. Condensate drainCritical

    Verify condensate drain is properly routed and terminated

    FBC-M 307.2
  4. Duct registers and grillesCritical

    Where ducts are in scope, show representative installed registers and grilles per manufacturer instructions.

    FBC-M 603.18
  5. Equipment labels and data plates

    Show equipment nameplates and compare capacity and efficiency to the approved schedule.

Building

Phase #12

Building Final

Typical Final
  1. Egress doors and hardwareCritical

    Verify egress doors provide minimum 32-inch clear width and proper hardware

    FBC-R R311.2
  2. Smoke alarms installed and operationalCritical

    Verify smoke alarms in each bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and each level

    FBC-R R314.3
  3. CO alarms installedCritical

    Verify carbon monoxide alarms where required

    FBC-R R315.1
  4. Emergency escape openingsCritical

    Verify bedroom windows meet egress size requirements

    FBC-R R310.1
  5. Stairway complianceCritical

    Verify stair rise, run, handrail height, and landing dimensions

    FBC-R R311.7
  6. Address numbers visible

    Verify address numbers are posted and visible from street

    FBC-R R319.1
  7. Exterior finishes complete

    Verify exterior cladding, trim, and weatherproofing are complete

    FBC-R R703.1
  8. Site grading and drainage

    Verify finish grade slopes away from foundation minimum 6 inches in 10 feet

    FBC-R R401.3