Lucas said he believes “set crew” really means “installer,” an individual who contracts to install or installs a manufactured home. However, that raises the question of whether or not this applies to owner-installers – and Lucas said he believes it does.
Lucas said the requirement to use state licensed installers is set forth clearly in the code and the statute also prevents counties from having separate licensing for installers. Counties can add additional requirements but are prohibited from reducing them.
On the other hand, however, Lucas said no statute creates a penalty for installing a manufactured home without a license, nor is there any specific rule requiring a county to enforce this. The code does require licensed installers to carry liability insurance, Lucas explained.
Ultimately, Lucas said this language does not have to be in the county code because it is already in effect through the state. Commissioner Kathy Norem, however, said she felt uncomfortable taking it out, even though the state law covers it. A motion was approved unanimously to leave the ordinance as it is.
