The bill S. 629 proposes amendments to Section 23-43-85 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically regarding the standards for the placement of modular homes. The key change involves the deletion of certain requirements for the sale of display models. The amended section allows a single-family modular home to be placed for its first residential use if it meets specific criteria, including having a valid modular home label, compliance with wind and seismic requirements at the time of labeling, and not being altered from its original design. Additionally, the home must have been manufactured within five years prior to its placement for residential use.

One significant alteration in the bill is the removal of a requirement that the seller must provide written notice to the purchaser regarding the home’s compliance with current code requirements at the time of placement. Instead, the seller is only required to inform the purchaser that the home meets the code requirements in effect at the time of manufacture, which may differ from those in effect at the time of placement. This bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
04/30/2025: 23-43-85
Latest Version: 23-43-85