Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-10-.03
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 535-X-10-.03 - Standards(1) Smoke Detectors.(a) General. At least one smoke detector shall be installed to protect each separate bedroom area.(b) Location. A smoke detector shall be installed in the hallway or space communicating with each bedroom area between the living area and the first bedroom area. When located in a hallway, the detector shall be between the return air intake and the living area. Used manufactured homes having bedroom areas separated by common-use areas, such as kitchen, dining room, living room, or family room (but not a bathroom or utility room), shall have at least one detector protecting each bedroom area.(c) Installation. Each smoke detector shall be installed in accordance with its listing.(d) Testing. The smoke detector shall be tested for operation at the time of sale or set up. The dealer shall provide testing and maintenance instructions for the user, unless the smoke detector was installed before the dealer obtained the used manufactured home.(2) Electrical. (a) Distribution Panels. Distribution panels shall be installed in compliance with the approved listing, complete with required breakers or fuses, with all unused openings covered with blank covers approved and listed for that purpose. Connections shall be checked for tightness. Panels shall be readily accessible.(b) Electrical System. The electrical system (switches, receptacles, fixtures, etc.) shall be properly installed, wired, and supported, and shall be in safe, usable condition.(c) Testing. The used manufactured home shall be subjected to:1. An electrical continuity test to assure that all metallic parts are properly bonded;2. An electrical operational test to demonstrate that all fixtures and equipment except water heaters, ranges, air conditioners and electric furnaces are connected and in working order.(d) The dealer may, in lieu of inspecting the electrical and heating systems of a used manufactured home, request an electrical and heating inspection by a qualified third party. Approval by such a person will be accepted as compliance with those portions of the safety standards established herein which pertain to electrical and heating systems.(3) Plumbing. (a) Fixtures. 1. All plumbing fixtures shall be protected with approved workable "p" traps.2. All plumbing fixtures shall be in workable condition and properly vented through the roof.3. An anti-siphon trap vent device or mechanical vent may be used to vent single fixtures except commodes.(b) Water Supply. Water piping shall not be bent or kinked so as to retard or obstruct the flow of the water supply.(c) Water Heater Safety Device. The water heater shall be equipped with an approved listed relief valve to provide temperature and pressure relief.(4) Heat-Producing Equipment. (a) Heating System. 1. Equipment. Heating equipment (furnace, wall heaters, thermostats, etc.) shall be in safe and operable condition. All ducts shall be in usable condition (not collapsed), with all joints, furnace connections, etc., mechanically secure and sealed (exterior and interior).2. Vents. All gas water heater and furnace venting systems shall be in safe and operable condition. No vents will terminate within roof, wall, or floor cavity.(5) General. (a) All exhaust vents shall be operable.(b) Exterior doors (including sliding glass) shall be operable.(c) Insulation missing from exposed areas shall be replaced. All holes in bottom board shall be securely sealed. Author: Harold A. Hendrix
Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-10-.03
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 24-5-1 - 24-5-14; 24-5-30 - 24-5-34; 24-6-1 - 24-6-4.