FEMA/FIA 1993 Building Performance: Hurricane Andrew in Florida. Washington, DC: FEMA.

Following Hurricane ANDREW, FEMA assigned a damage assessment team to investigate and report on the condition of modular structures in the effected area.

Please Note: "Mobile Homes" and certain "Doublewides" are NOT considered modular structures. A modular, or systems-built, structure is built to conform to local, state and regional building codes and standards; the same as structures built on site.  

FEMA's Published Report Concluded, that:

"The Module-to-Module Combination [modular system] appears to have provided an inherently rigid system that performed much better than conventional residential Framing."

"Overall, relatively minimal structural damage was noted in modular homes”

“Connection of units provides inherent reinforcement to overall construction with doubled members”

“Short span of rafters contributes to increased overall structural stiffness”

“Structural integrity of individual units (necessary to resist lifting and transportation forces) ensures sound components for systems of connected units”

For a FREE copy of the complete report, “Building Performance: Hurricane Andrew in Florida”, contact FEMA, toll free...1-800-480-2520. Ask for your free copy of Report FIA-22.