Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12 § 535-X-12-.02
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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 § 535-X-12-.02 establishes the official definitions that govern the rest of Chapter 535-X-12, which regulates the installation of manufactured homes and manufactured buildings in Alabama. Key terms—such as "Certified Installer," "Installation," "Manufactured Home," and "Transporter/Carrier/Mover"—are given specific, bounded meanings that apply throughout the chapter's rules. Notably, the definition of "Installation" draws a careful line between what a carrier may do (blocking a unit solely to remove wheels and axles) and what constitutes regulated installation activity requiring Commission-certified personnel.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers dealing with manufactured or modular homes in Alabama should be aware that the definitions in § 535-X-12-.02 shape every other obligation in this chapter. A compliant operator ensures that anyone performing installation work on a manufactured home or manufactured building holds the appropriate Commission certification, and that utility connections—gas, electrical, HVAC, sewer, and water—are handled by licensed or certified contractors as required by law. Operators also understand that if a transporter/carrier performs any blocking beyond wheel and axle removal, that activity is treated as installation under this provision, triggering the chapter's installer requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in or considering a manufactured home or manufactured building in Alabama benefit from understanding that § 535-X-12-.02 sets the foundational definitions for the state's installation regulatory framework. The provision makes clear that a "Manufactured Home" must be built to HUD standards, and that installation work must be performed by Commission-certified installers, with utility hookups handled by separately licensed contractors. Tenants who have concerns about whether their home was properly installed or connected may look to the Alabama Commission referenced in this section, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with manufactured housing regulations, for information on available complaint or enforcement pathways.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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