Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12 § 535-X-12-.06
Requirements Of Manufacturer's Plans Or Engineer’s Plans
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(1) The manufacturer's installation manual must be approved and certified by the manufacturer's DAPIA or a third party agency approved by the Commission. (2) Manufacturers are required to furnish to the Commission their approved copy of a set-up manual for each model produced that is sold or set up within the State of Alabama. (3) Each manufacturer's DAPIA or third party inspector must certify that each manual meets the State and Federal requirements for installation of the home.
Alabama Administrative Code r. 535-X-12 § 535-X-12-.06 establishes documentation requirements for manufactured home installation manuals. Each manual must be reviewed and certified by either the manufacturer's Design Approval Primary Inspection Agency (DAPIA) or a Commission-approved third-party agency to confirm it meets both state and federal installation standards. Manufacturers are also required to submit an approved copy of the setup manual for each home model sold or installed in Alabama.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12 § 535-X-12-.06, operators and dealers handling manufactured homes in Alabama generally ensure that a properly certified installation manual accompanies each home model they sell or set up in the state. Compliant operators verify that the manual has been approved by the manufacturer's DAPIA or a Commission-recognized third-party agency before installation proceeds. Maintaining copies of these certified manuals on file supports compliance with both state and federal installation requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12 § 535-X-12-.06 provides that the installation manual for your manufactured home must meet certified state and federal standards before the home is set up. If you have concerns about whether proper documentation was in place at the time of installation, tenant-rights organizations or housing advocacy groups familiar with Alabama manufactured housing rules may be able to help you understand your options. You may also contact the Alabama Commission overseeing manufactured housing to inquire about whether the required manual was submitted for your home's model.
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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