Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12 § 535-X-12-.03
Certification
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(1) Each applicant for certification as an installer must complete the Commission application form and submit it to the Commission for approval along with a certification fee. (2) Each applicant shall satisfactorily complete an installer's course conducted by the Commission and pass a written or oral test prior to being issued a certification to install manufactured homes or manufactured buildings (modulars). The Commission will offer the course on various dates during the year at locations throughout the state. Each applicant, once certified, may thereafter renew their certification with Commission approval and the payment of an annual certification fee. (3) Each certified installer shall be required to satisfactorily complete a refresher course on installation every two years after completion of the initial course. (4) Failure to satisfactorily complete in a timely manner, any of the installer courses described herein may result in the revocation of an installer's certification. (5) The spouse of active duty military personnel may apply for a license or provisional license pursuant to the Military Family Jobs Opportunity Act codified in Section 31-1-16, Code of Ala. 1975.
Alabama Administrative Code r. 535-X-12 § 535-X-12-.03 establishes a certification system for individuals who install manufactured homes and modular buildings in Alabama. To become certified, an applicant must submit a Commission application, pay a fee, complete a Commission-taught course, and pass a written or oral exam. Once certified, installers must renew annually and complete a refresher course every two years; failure to meet these ongoing requirements can result in revocation of certification. Spouses of active-duty military personnel have a separate pathway to licensure under the Military Family Jobs Opportunity Act.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who hire contractors to install manufactured homes or modular buildings in Alabama should be aware that § 535-X-12-.03 requires those installers to hold a valid Commission-issued certification. A compliant operator generally verifies that any installer they engage has completed the required coursework, passed the Commission exam, and maintained current annual renewal and biennial refresher requirements. Retaining documentation of an installer's certification status is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate due diligence.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in manufactured homes or modular buildings in Alabama may find it relevant that § 535-X-12-.03 requires the person who installed their home to have been certified by the Alabama Commission, including passing an exam and completing ongoing training. If there are concerns about whether an installation was performed by a properly certified installer, tenants can inquire with the Commission about an installer's certification status. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help residents understand what options may be available if an installation appears to have been performed improperly.
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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