Method for fabrication of modular buildings

A method for the construction of a habitable structure;

• the method comprising:
• receiving or fabricating a module, the module comprising four walls, a ceiling and a floor;
• reviewing a set of shop drawings to determine the required modifications to the module to fabricate at least one bathroom and a kitchen within the interior of the module;
• installing framing within the module consistent with the shop drawings;
• installing plumbing components in the module consistent with the shop drawings;
• installing electrical wiring components within the module consistent with the shop drawings;
• inspecting all installed plumbing and electrical components by an individual with appropriate licensure to ensure compliance with all applicable codes;
• transferring the inspected module to a job site, wherein at least one of a pad or a foundation has been prepared at the job site and the pad or foundation comprises a surface area larger than a footprint of the module, the surface area in excess of the footprint of the module configured for additional living space within the habitable structure;
• securing the module to at least one of a portion of the pad or foundation;
• connecting the electrical and plumbing components to the module;
• and
• constructing additional living space around the footprint of the module and within the perimeter of the pad or the foundation, the constructing comprising erecting exterior wall members at the footprint, the exterior wall members formed from panels that, in a single installed panel assembly simultaneously (i) comply with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standard 752 rated Level 1 penetration resistance and are capable of resisting penetration of a 9 mm full metal copper jacket projectile with a lead core and a muzzle energy in the range of 380-460 foot-pounds, (ii) provide an Outside-Inside Transmission Class (OITC) rating of ≥42, and (iii) demonstrate compliance with Title 24 for a building envelope of the habitable structure.