Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12T § 535-X-12T-.07
Certification Before Transport That Originates Within Alabama
Operative Text
(a) Where transport is to be performed by transporters who are not AMHC licensed manufacturers, AMHC licensed retailers, or AMHC certified installers: If a manufactured housing unit has been prepared for transportation in accordance with 535-X-12T-.06 above and is to be transported by a federal motor carrier who is not an AMHC licensed manufacturer (or under written contract with said manufacturer), an AMHC licensed retailer (or under written contract with said retailer), or an AMHC certified installer, then the certified installer who prepared the unit for transport shall certify that, providing the transporter obeys speed restrictions and exercises ordinary care, the unit (1) has been properly prepared to prevent its components and contents from falling off during transportation; (2) is in such condition that it may safely be transported from its origin site over roadways without damage to the unit in transit and without causing a hazard to the motoring public; and, (3) is unlikely to be damaged in its being delivered to the destination site and disconnected from the delivering power unit. The certified installer shall notify the AMHC by priority mail, fax, or e-mail at least 72 hours before scheduled transport indicating that the home/building meets the three above conditions. An AMHC inspector will inspect the unit prior to its transportation and, if the unit is determined to be fit for transport, issue a decal authorizing its transport. The decal shall be valid for ten (10) days after issuance. The federal motor carrier will affix the decal in a position near the center of the back of the unit so it can be seen by an enforcement official. (b) Where transport is to be performed by AMHC certified installers: If a manufactured housing unit has been prepared for transportation in accordance with 535-X-12T-.06 above and is to be transported by an AMHC certified installer, then the certified installer shall ensure that the unit (1) has been properly prepared to prevent its components and contents from falling off during transportation; (2) is in such condition that it may safely be transported from its origin site over roadways without damage to the unit in transit and without causing a hazard to the motoring public; and, (3) is unlikely to be damaged in its being delivered to the destination site and disconnected from the delivering power unit.
Alabama Administrative Code r. 535-X-12T § 535-X-12T-.07 establishes a pre-transport certification process for manufactured housing units originating within Alabama. When a unit is to be moved by a transporter who is not an AMHC-licensed manufacturer, retailer, or certified installer, the certified installer who prepared the unit must formally certify that it is road-ready and safe, notify the AMHC at least 72 hours in advance, and obtain an AMHC-issued transport decal that is valid for ten days. When an AMHC certified installer is performing the transport themselves, that installer bears responsibility for confirming the same three safety conditions without the separate decal process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers overseeing the relocation of a manufactured home in Alabama should be aware that § 535-X-12T-.07 places specific obligations on the certified installer who prepares the unit. When a third-party federal motor carrier is handling transport, compliant operators ensure the certified installer submits the required 72-hour advance notice to the AMHC by priority mail, fax, or e-mail, and that the AMHC-issued transport decal is obtained and affixed near the center of the back of the unit before it moves. Keeping documentation of the certification, the AMHC notification, and the decal issuance supports a clear record of compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants whose manufactured home is being relocated within Alabama have an interest in knowing that § 535-X-12T-.07 requires the unit to be formally certified as safe for transport before it leaves its origin site. If a third-party carrier is involved, an AMHC inspector must inspect the unit and issue a transport decal, providing an independent check on the home's road-readiness. Tenants who have concerns about whether these steps were followed may contact the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission (AMHC) directly or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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