16 TAC § 70.30. Exemptions

(a) The scope of this chapter is limited by Chapter 1202; accordingly, it does not apply to:

(1) mobile homes or HUD-code manufactured homes as defined in Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1201;

(2) housing or buildings:

(A) of open construction;

(B) that are constructed of sectional or panelized systems not utilizing modular components; or

(C) that are built of modules or modular components that are constructed at the installation site.

(D) Exception: Relocatable educational facilities purchased or leased on or after January 1, 2010 are required to be certified regardless of where the facility is built.

(3) ready-built homes which are constructed so that the entire living area is contained in a single unit or section at a temporary location for the purpose of selling it and moving it to another location, provided that modular components are not used in the construction of the ready-built home. A temporary location would include a lumber yard, a vacant lot, or other similar area that is not used exclusively for the construction of buildings;

(4) a commercial building or structure that is:

(A) installed in a manner other than on a permanent foundation; and

(B) either:

(i) is not open to the public; or

(ii) is less than 1,500 square feet in total area and used other than as a school or a place of religious worship;

(5) buildings that are specifically referenced in the mandatory building codes as exempt from permits; or

(6) construction site buildings.

(b) The installation of an industrialized house or a permanent industrialized building that is moved from the first installation site to a new installation site is subject to the permitting and approval requirements of the local authorities.