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Steel & concrete modular homes in Montana
Modular homes are built to state and local building codes and set on a permanent foundation. Here is what applies in Montana.
Montana program
- Administering agency
- Dept. of Labor & Industry, Employment Standards Division, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau
- Program / authority
- Title 50, Chapter 60, MCA; Title 24, Chapter 301, ARM (factory-built buildings)
- Code basis
- Latest adopted editions of the Montana model codes (edition not stated on page)
- Inspection & seal
- Manufacturers submit plan review and quality control manual; units need a Montana insignia, plus a reciprocal-state or third-party agency insignia where applicable.
- Good to know
- Only manufacturers on the approved FBB list may sell in Montana; insignia units are accepted statewide except zoning, utility and foundation permits (ARM 24.301.1245).
- Official source
- http://bsd.dli.mt.gov/building-codes-permits/permit-applications/factory-built-buildings/
Summarised from public sources; rules change. Confirm with Montana’s agency and your local building department before ordering.
Your project in Montana
Step 1
Confirm zoning & permits
Local jurisdiction sets lot, setback and design rules. See Permits & Zoning.
Step 2
Plans reviewed to state code
We stamp plans for the code that applies in Montana.
Step 3
Factory build & inspection
Third-party or state inspection happens in the factory, then final on site.
Step 4
Set, connect, certify
Modules crane in, joints are torqued and inspected, and local sign-off issues the CO.