Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-11 § 535-X-11-.01
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(1) The provisions of these rules and regulations are adopted for the implementation of Act No. 81-706 of the 1981 Regular Legislative Session and are intended to provide uniform standards for the construction of manufactured buildings. (2) Rules and regulations provided herein are applicable to all manufactured buildings as defined herein and any other type of prefabricated building which is wholly or in substantial part manufactured at a manufacturing facility or site. (3) Mobile homes as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development are specifically excluded from the provisions of these rules and regulations. (4) Pre-engineered metal buildings as defined herein are excluded from these rules and regulations.
Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-11 § 535-X-11-.01 establishes the purpose and scope of Alabama's manufactured building regulations, which were created to carry out Act No. 81-706 from the 1981 legislative session. The rules set uniform construction standards for manufactured and prefabricated buildings—those assembled wholly or substantially at a factory or off-site facility. Notably, HUD-defined mobile homes and pre-engineered metal buildings fall outside the reach of these rules.
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Property owners and developers working with manufactured or prefabricated buildings in Alabama should be aware that Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-11 § 535-X-11-.01 defines which structures are subject to the state's uniform construction standards under Act No. 81-706. Compliant operators generally confirm whether their building type falls within the rule's scope before beginning construction or permitting processes. Those dealing with HUD-classified mobile homes or pre-engineered metal buildings should note that those structure types are explicitly excluded from this regulatory framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in manufactured or prefabricated housing in Alabama may find it useful to know that Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-11 § 535-X-11-.01 outlines which types of buildings are governed by the state's uniform construction standards. If a tenant has concerns about whether their home was built to applicable standards, tenant-rights organizations or state housing agencies can help clarify which rules apply to a specific building type. HUD-defined mobile homes are excluded from this particular set of rules, so residents of those homes may need to look to separate federal or state frameworks for relevant protections.
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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