Washington Administrative Code(WAC) and Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Electrical Practice Exam

Which aspect of mobile homes is most affected by the FAS permit?

1. Electrical safety standards

2. Homeowner's insurance rates

3. Environmental impact assessments

4. Property tax assessment

The correct answer is: Electrical safety standards

The FAS permit, which stands for Factory Assembled Structures permit, is primarily concerned with ensuring that prefabricated or mobile homes comply with electrical safety standards as part of the overall building code regulations. This is particularly important because mobile homes, often constructed off-site, must meet specific criteria to ensure the safety of their electrical systems upon installation and use. By obtaining the FAS permit, manufacturers and installers must demonstrate that the mobile home meets all necessary safety standards, including proper wiring, grounding, and adherence to the National Electric Code as applicable in Washington. This ensures that the home is safe for occupancy and reduces the risk of electrical hazards, making electrical safety standards the most directly impacted aspect of mobile homes concerning the FAS permit. While the other options may have some relationships to the permitting process in a broader context, they do not directly pertain to the electrical code compliance mandated by the FAS permit. Homeowner's insurance rates might fluctuate based on various factors including safety, but they are influenced by many considerations beyond just the FAS permit. Environmental impact assessments and property tax evaluations address different aspects of property development and use that do not relate primarily to the electrical safety standards enforced by the FAS permit.