Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-13 § 535-X-13-.08
Installation Of Anchors And Tiedown Devices
Operative Text
(1) Anchor must be approved for its intended use. (2) Anchor must be installed in the soil class in which it was tested and approved. (3) Anchor must be installed to full depth with the bottom of the anchor head within one (1) inch of the soil's surface. (4) No more than one tiedown shall be attached to any one anchor unless the anchor is approved and capable of resisting the combined loads placed upon that anchor. (5) All anchors shall be installed in a vertical position or with the anchor rod in direct alignment with the force of the loading. (6) All anchors installed in a vertical position for a diagonal pull shall have a stabilizer plate, concrete collar, or other approved stabilizer device installed to resist horizontal movement. The stabilizer plate must be installed in a vertical position to the full depth of the plate with the plate head flush with the soil's surface. If concrete collar is used, it must be 10" in diameter by 18" deep. (7) All tiedown straps and devices must be attached to the manufactured home or building in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for such straps and devices. All tiedown straps and devices must be tested and approved. Straps must be type 1, finished B, grade 1 steel strapping, 1 1/4" wide and 0.035" thick conforming with Federal Specification strapping steel and seals FS QQ-S-781H-1974. (8) Straps shall not be kinked or bent or otherwise abnormally stressed when installed. (9) A metal roof protector must be used with over the roof tiedowns. (10) Rock anchors can only be used in solid rock.
Alabama Administrative Code r. 535-X-13 § 535-X-13-.08 establishes detailed technical standards for how anchors and tiedown devices must be installed to secure manufactured homes. The rule covers everything from soil compatibility and anchor depth to strap material specifications and the use of stabilizer plates or concrete collars. These requirements are designed to ensure that anchoring systems can withstand the structural loads placed on them during use.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and installers of manufactured homes in Alabama must follow every technical requirement set out in § 535-X-13-.08 when installing anchors and tiedown systems. A compliant installation generally involves using anchors approved for their specific soil class, driving them to the correct depth, aligning them properly with the load force, and using only tested and approved straps that meet the federal steel strapping specification FS QQ-S-781H-1974. Roof tiedowns require a metal roof protector, and any anchor used for a diagonal pull in a vertical position must include an approved stabilizer device.
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 in Alabama have an interest in knowing that § 535-X-13-.08 sets enforceable standards for how their home's anchoring system must be installed. If an anchoring system appears improperly installed—for example, straps that are kinked, anchors that seem misaligned, or missing stabilizer devices—this may represent a code violation worth documenting. Tenants can explore options such as contacting the Alabama agency responsible for manufactured housing oversight or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on how such concerns are typically addressed.
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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