The HUD Code is the short title of the "National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974".  The law establishes "a reasonable standard for construction, design, and performance of a Manufactured Home which meets the needs of the public including the need for quality, durability and safety."

Manufactured Homes have to meet or exceed one tough set of standards.  These regulations cover nearly every conceivable aspect of home building, including design, construction, strength, durability, fire resistance, energy efficiency, ventilation, wind resistance and installation procedures.

Every Manufactured Home has a label affixed to the exterior indicating that it was designed, constructed and tested in compliance with the HUD Code. In fact federal law prohibits the shipment of a Manufactured Home until it receives the certification label from an independent third party inspection agency.