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December 2, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio – As winter approaches, the Ohio Department of Commerce advises residents of manufactured homes and park operators to take proactive steps to prepare for the inevitable cold snap. Manufactured homes are more susceptible to the effects of freezing temperatures, so proper winterization is necessary to safeguard them from potential damage and enhance energy efficiency, leading to lower heating bills. Commerce’s Manufactured Homes Program has jurisdiction over the installation of manufactured homes; the licensing and regulation of manufactured home park operators, installers, dealers, brokers, and salespersons; and the certification and regulation of manufactured home inspectors and inspection agencies. The Program is administered by the Division of Industrial Compliance (DIC) and Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (REPL).
Ohio Department of Commerce Provides Tips for Safely Heating, Protecting Homes During Frigid Weather
January 14, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: Columbus, Ohio – As frigid temperatures settle into Ohio, the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Divisions of State Fire Marshal (SFM) and Industrial Compliance (DIC) are offering some simple tips on how to heat your home safely while avoiding costly repairs. With home heating equipment being one of the leading causes of fire deaths each year, Ohio Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon reminds Ohioans to make sure they keep fire prevention top of mind as they heat their homes this winter, particularly during the upcoming cold spell.
