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Well Proofs

All waters in Utah are public property. A “water right” is a right to divert (remove from its natural source) and beneficially use water. The defining elements of a typical water right will include:

• A defined nature and extent of beneficial use;
• A priority date;
• A defined quantity of water allowed for diversion by flow rate (cfs) and/or by volume (acre-feet);
• A specified point of diversion and source of water;
• A specified place of beneficial use.

Rights for water diversion and use established prior to 1903 for surface water or prior to1935 for ground water can be established by filing a “diligence claim” with the Division. Such claims are subject to public notice and judicial review and may be barred by court decree in some areas of the state.

A Proof of Beneficial Use (proof) must be submitted on all applications to appropriate, change applications, and exchange applications. A proof is a sworn statement that describes the constructed diversion and conveyance works and the beneficial use of the water.

The two methods to submit proof are by:

Proof Professional

• In many cases proof has to be completed by a professional engineer or licensed land surveyor.
• Proof forms and other information
• Proof Professionals List – This list shows Proof Professionals who have attended training sponsored by the Division of Water Rights within the last two years. Proof Professionals DO NOT have to appear on this list in order to be eligible to prepare a Proof of Beneficial Use. The Division of Water Rights does not endorse any specific proof professional. Proof professionals must be licensed in Utah. To check the status of a professional license check with the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

Affidavit of Beneficial Use

• Effective May 12, 2009, an applicant, in some cases, may submit an Affidavit of Beneficial Use without having to hire a professional.
• To be eligible to file an affidavit as proof, the uses must be one residence, a quarter acre of irrigation or less, and ten head of stock or less.

Once a proof or affidavit has been processed the State Engineer will issue a Certificate of Beneficial Use. [1]

Ludlow Engineering provides well proofs throughout the state of Utah call 435-623-0897 today for a quote.

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Manufactured Home Foundations Inspections

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All foundation systems, new and existing, must meet the guidelines published in the Permanent Foundation Guide for Manufactured Housing (HUD-7584), dated September 1996.  A certification attesting to compliance with this handbook must be obtained from a licensed professional engineer.

It means that the foundation must meet the criteria as set forth in HUD manual Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing, September 1996. This manual requires a site specific design for every manufactured home. Dead loads, snow loads, wind loads and seismic loads must all be taken into account. There must be a perimeter, frost line protected strip foundation as well as frost line protected piers under the chassis.

The stacked blocks that the unit actually sits on must not only be mortared, they must be attached with rebar to the footing and bolted and/or welded to the chassis frame, unless there is an alternate, site specific engineered design (which Hayman can provide).  The design must include protection against horizontal shearing forces and uplifting forces. This can require additional strapping between the stacked blocks. Finally, it means that this design must be stamped by a licensed professional engineer verifying that HUD requirements are met.

Ludlow Engineering provides these inspections and reports meeting the FHA and HUD requirements through their licensed Engineer.  Reports are ready immediately after inspection.

Some of the items that are inspected and verified are:

• Site layout, drainage and flood-prone area identification.
• Name, address and phone of home manufacturer.
• Date of manufacture.
• Date of foundation construction and type of foundation.
• Building permit and inspection record.
• Foundation size and tie down placement.
• Applicable loads on the foundations.[1]

Ludlow Engineering has been in the building business for over 35 years.  We specialize in residential and commercial projects.  Ludlow Engineering is known for quality housing at a competitive price.  Located in Nephi, Utah – Centrally located in the State of Utah, we are able to travel to all areas within the State of Utah. Call for a quote or schedule your inspection today, 435-623-0897.

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Manufactured Home Inspections are what we do.  We have specialized the process of getting in and out for Manufactured Home inspections.

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