Alabama Administrative Code
Title 535 - ALABAMA MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMISSION
Chapter 535-X-10 - RESALE OF MANUFACTURED HOMES
Section 535-X-10-.03 - Standards
Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 535-X-10-.03
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 5, February 29, 2024
(1) Smoke Detectors.
(a) General. At least one smoke
detector shall be installed to protect each separate bedroom area.
(b) Location. A smoke detector shall be
installed in the hallway or space communicating with each bedroom area between
the living area and the first bedroom area. When located in a hallway, the
detector shall be between the return air intake and the living area. Used
manufactured homes having bedroom areas separated by common-use areas, such as
kitchen, dining room, living room, or family room (but not a bathroom or
utility room), shall have at least one detector protecting each bedroom
area.
(c) Installation. Each smoke
detector shall be installed in accordance with its listing.
(d) Testing. The smoke detector shall be
tested for operation at the time of sale or set up. The dealer shall provide
testing and maintenance instructions for the user, unless the smoke detector
was installed before the dealer obtained the used manufactured home.
(2) Electrical.
(a) Distribution Panels. Distribution panels
shall be installed in compliance with the approved listing, complete with
required breakers or fuses, with all unused openings covered with blank covers
approved and listed for that purpose. Connections shall be checked for
tightness. Panels shall be readily accessible.
(b) Electrical System. The electrical system
(switches, receptacles, fixtures, etc.) shall be properly installed, wired, and
supported, and shall be in safe, usable condition.
(c) Testing. The used manufactured home shall
be subjected to:
1. An electrical continuity
test to assure that all metallic parts are properly bonded;
2. An electrical operational test to
demonstrate that all fixtures and equipment except water heaters, ranges, air
conditioners and electric furnaces are connected and in working
order.
(d) The dealer
may, in lieu of inspecting the electrical and heating systems of a used
manufactured home, request an electrical and heating inspection by a qualified
third party. Approval by such a person will be accepted as compliance with
those portions of the safety standards established herein which pertain to
electrical and heating systems.
(3) Plumbing.
(a) Fixtures.
1. All plumbing fixtures shall be protected
with approved workable "p" traps.
2. All plumbing fixtures shall be in workable
condition and properly vented through the roof.
3. An anti-siphon trap vent device or
mechanical vent may be used to vent single fixtures except commodes.
(b) Water Supply. Water piping
shall not be bent or kinked so as to retard or obstruct the flow of the water
supply.
(c) Water Heater Safety
Device. The water heater shall be equipped with an approved listed relief valve
to provide temperature and pressure relief.
(4) Heat-Producing Equipment.
(a) Heating System.
1. Equipment. Heating equipment (furnace,
wall heaters, thermostats, etc.) shall be in safe and operable condition. All
ducts shall be in usable condition (not collapsed), with all joints, furnace
connections, etc., mechanically secure and sealed (exterior and
interior).
2. Vents. All gas water
heater and furnace venting systems shall be in safe and operable condition. No
vents will terminate within roof, wall, or floor cavity.
(5) General.
(a) All exhaust vents shall be
operable.
(b) Exterior doors
(including sliding glass) shall be operable.
(c) Insulation missing from exposed areas
shall be replaced. All holes in bottom board shall be securely sealed.
Author: Harold A. Hendrix
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 24-5-1 - 24-5-14; 24-5-30 - 24-5-34; 24-6-1 - 24-6-4.
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