The State of Florida has taken extra precautions toensure the safety ofmanufactured homes during the event of a natural disaster. The state regulations are intended to protect homes against winds as high as 120 miles per hour. In conclusion, all manufactured homes must have anchors within 5'4" of each other or additional anchors must be installed. Stabilizer plates must be installed at existing anchors and newly installed anchors. All homes must have 8 anchors at each lateral (short) end or state approved stabilization devices installed.

The installation of manufactured home anchoring systems in Florida is regulated by the State of Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DMV). To ensure that manufactured home anchoring systems are installed correctly, the DMV developed RULE 15C, and all installations must comply with this rule. Additionally, manufactured home anchoring system installers must be licensed per DMV RULE 15C.

Florida law prohibits the sale of windstorm insurance on manufactured homes not anchored in accordance with Florida law. Florida law requires tie-down installers to be licensed by the state. To verify a contractor's license, call the Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles Bureau of Mobile Home and RV Construction at (850) 413-7600.