Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-11 § 535-X-11-.12

To further clarify the modular rules and regulations adopted by the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission, and make more specific Rule 535-X-11, the Commission defines a vehicle as follows:

(a) "Any device or structure on wheels or runners for the purpose of carrying, conveying, or moving such device or structure from one location to another location."

(b) In order for a vehicle to be exempt from the rules and regulations adopted and set forth by the Commission, (Rule 535-X-11) the vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Not require a moving permit from the State of Alabama Highway Department.

2. Be designed for living, sleeping, cooking and eating.

3. Be designed to be towed by another motor vehicle.

4. Be 8'6" or less in width, measured horizontally at the widest projection on the outside of the vehicle.

5. May be approved and issued a label of approval by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). Such label must be permanently affixed to the vehicle.

(c) Vehicles meeting all the above-named criteria are not considered to be dwelling units or manufactured buildings, and are exempt from regulation by the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission. Also, any vehicle that it considered to be a motor home is exempt.

(d) Being more specific to Rule 535-X-11, a park trailer (park model) as defined by the American National Standards Institute, (ANSI A119.5) is not exempt from the Manufactured Building Act (No. 81-706) Code of Ala. 1975, as amended. However, ANSI A119.5 is an optional standard to the codes mentioned in Rule 535-X-11-.03 of this chapter for park models. In an RV Park, park models may be installed/set-up to the same standard as a travel trailer. When not in an RV Park, the manufacturer’s approved installation instructions must be complied with.