Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 535-X-12-.02 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this section:

(1) Approved Installation Plans - Plans which conform to the recognized codes and regulatory requirements of the Commission and which provide for (1) the assembly of a manufactured home or manufactured building or the components of a manufactured home or manufactured building on site, and (2) the process of affixing a manufactured home or manufactured building to land, a foundation, footing, or an existing building and service connections which are a part thereof.

(2) Certified Installer - A person certified by the Commission to install a manufactured home or manufactured building.

(3) Transporter/Carrier/Mover - A person who transports, hauls or moves a manufactured home or manufactured building.

(4) Commission - The Administrator, an Advisory Board and other staff and personnel.

(5) Installation - The locating, setting up, siting, installing, tying down, anchoring, or placing a manufactured home or manufactured building on the lot or site of installation. To eliminate questions and concerns about whether a carrier installed a home or building, the carrier will be required to furnish, upon a request from the Commission, a signed and witnessed statement from the owner of the home or building that the carrier did not participate or contribute in any manner to the installation of the home or building. Carriers will only be allowed to block said units for the sole purpose of removing wheels and axles from the home or building. Any further blocking of the home or building by the carrier will be considered as an installation of the unit. The connection of gas, electrical, central heat and air conditioning, sewer, and water services shall be connected by licensed and/or certified contractors who are otherwise regulated by law.

(6) Manufactured Building - See Section 24-4A-2.

(7) Manufactured Home - Any residential dwelling unit constructed to standards and codes as promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

(8) Modular Home - A manufactured building built and inspected in accordance with a national building code and in compliance with the provisions of Code of Ala. 1975, Title 24, Chapter 4A.

(9) Person - As defined in the Code of Ala. 1975, Section 24-5-2.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12-.02

Filed February 6, 1990. Amended: June 24, 1993; effective July 29, 1993. Amended: Filed July 27, 2000; effective August 31, 2000; operative October 1, 2000. Amended: Filed July 9, 2003; effective August 13, 2003. Amended: Filed November 8, 2004; effective December 13, 2004. Amended: Filed November 5, 2007; effective December 10, 2007. Amended: Filed November 6, 2008; effective December 11, 2008.

Author: Jim Sloan

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 24-4A-3, 24-5-31, 24-5-32, 24-6-4.