Tie-Down Requirements for Double Wides in Georgia

Don't let a tornado carry your house away because it is improperly secured. Georgia has strict rules regarding tie-down requirements for mobile and manufactured homes. Contact your building inspector to ensure you are following code.

Wind Zone

The United States is divided into two wind zones. Zone one encompasses the vast majority of the country, while zone two occupies the eastern coastline and Alaska's coastal region. Zone two covers about one quarter of the state of Georgia. Details of tie-down installation differ depending on which zone you are in.

Load Bearing

In Georgia, the tie materials, anchors and attaching points must be able to support a working load of 3,150 lbs. They must also be capable of handling a 50 percent overload without failure.

Connecting Points

The ties must connect a ground anchor to the structure itself. The points that need to be connected are the main structural steel frame, located underneath the manufactured home and vertically to rafters and studs.

References

• My Great Home: Tie Downs
• Georgia's Office of Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner: Fire Marshall Rules and Regulations, 120-3-7 Manufactured and Mobile Homes