24 CFR §3285.603
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- (a)Crossover. Multi-section homes with plumbing in both sections require water-line crossover connections to join all sections of the home. The crossover design requirements are located in, and must be designed in accordance with, § 3280.609 of this chapter.
- (b)Maximum supply pressure and reduction. When the local water supply pressure exceeds 80 psi to the manufactured home, a pressure-reducing valve must be installed.
- (c)Mandatory shutoff valve.
- (d)Freezing protection. Water line crossovers completed during installation must be protected from freezing. The freeze protection design requirements are located in, and must be designed in accordance with, § 3280.603 of this chapter.
- (1)If subject to freezing temperatures, the water connection must be wrapped with insulation or otherwise protected to prevent freezing.
- (2)In areas subject to freezing or subfreezing temperatures, exposed sections of water supply piping, shutoff valves, pressure reducers, and pipes in water heater compartments must be insulated or otherwise protected from freezing.
- (3)Only heat tape or pipe heating cable listed and certified for its intended purpose is permitted for use, and it must be installed in accordance with tape or cable manufacturer installation instructions.
- (e)Testing procedures.