Alabama Administrative Code
Title 482 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Chapter 482-1-159 - STRENGTHEN ALABAMA HOMES
Section 482-1-159-.06 - Contractor Eligibility Requirements

(a) The Contractor must hold a valid General Contractors license showing they are either a "General Contractor" with a Building Contractor designation (BC) or a Building Contractor under Four Stories (BCU4) designation, or an "Unlimited" license or its successor issued by the Alabama Home Builder Licensure Board and is free from all disciplinary action by the Board.

(b) The Contractor must hold any other valid state or jurisdictional business license or work permits required by law in Alabama.

(c) An in-force General Liability policy with $1,000,000 in liability coverage.

(d) An in-force Workman's Compensation policy with $1,000,000 in coverage.

(e) A Certificate of Compliance from the State of Alabama Department of Revenue.

(f) Contractor must successfully complete Fortified Roof for High Wind and Hail and Hurricane training provided by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) or its successor and provide a certificate of successful completion of the training. The training may be offered as separate courses and the contractor is responsible for paying all fees associated with the training.

(g) Contractor must agree to the terms and successfully register with the State of Alabama STAARS Vendor Self Service (VSS) application and receive direct deposit of payment for mitigation work performed under this program.

(h) Contractor must maintain internet access and a valid email address on file with the SAH program and remain active in STAARs while working on the program.

(i) Contractor must maintain an active email address for the communication with the program.

(j) Contractor must successfully complete the SAH program Training.

(k) Contractors must agree to follow SAH program procedures, rules as established by the Commissioner of Insurance.