Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12T-.06

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

Section 535-X-12T-.06 - Preparation Of Manufactured Housing Units For Transport That Originates Within Alabama

Only AMHC licensed manufacturers, AMHC licensed retailers, and AMHC certified installers may prepare a manufactured housing unit located in Alabama for transport.

(a) Only AMHC licensed manufacturers and AMHC licensed retailers may prepare a new manufactured housing unit located in Alabama for transport.

(b) In the case of used manufactured housing units that have been occupied and where an AMHC licensed manufacturer or retailer is not involved, the following tasks must be completed:

1. Anchoring systems and devices must be carefully removed in the reverse order from which they were installed.

2. Ridge Caps must be removed from multi-section homes or buildings.

3. Multi-section homes or buildings must be carefully separated following the reverse procedure used to connect homes or buildings together.

4. The furnishings and contents must be either secured or removed.

5. Plumbing, electrical, heat-producing equipment and air-conditioning must be properly disconnected by Alabama licensed/certified contractors who are otherwise regulated by State law.

6. Wheels and axles must be properly installed to the frame of the home or building.

7. All piers must be removed from under the home or building.

8. The bottom board must be secured for movement.

9. The unit must be secured to protect the inside of the home or building from moisture and wind damage.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12T-.06

New Rule: Filed April 15, 2009; effective May 20, 2009.

Author: Jim Sloan

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 24-4A-2, et seq. ;24-6-4.