SB52 Alabama 2015 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Clyde ChamblissSenator

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2015

Title

Manufactured Housing Commission, storm shelters, inspection of, Sec. 24-6-4 am'd.

Summary

The bill requires the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission to inspect storm shelters in public buildings or on public lands for FEMA and ICC-500 compliance, and clarifies this does not create shelter-specific rulemaking power.

What This Bill Does

Adds a new duty for the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission to inspect storm shelters located in public buildings or on public lands to ensure they meet FEMA and ICC-500 standards. Transfers certain duties and powers related to manufactured housing from the Fire Marshal's Division to the Commission. Establishes the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission Fund, a revolving fund to hold and carry forward proceeds from federal grants, fees, and appropriations for the Commission's use. Maintains that shelter inspections do not authorize the Commission to promulgate rules or regulations specifically about shelters; the Commission may still issue rules related to manufactured housing and related standards as needed. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and Governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission: gains new authority to inspect storm shelters and to manage funds and transferred duties.
• Public buildings and public lands with storm shelters: their shelters will be inspected for compliance with FEMA and ICC-500 standards.
• Fire Marshal's Division (and related state agencies): transfer of duties and responsibilities to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission.
• Public funds and federal/state financing sources: proceeds and grants will be deposited into the new fund and used for the Commission's operations.

Key Provisions

• Section 24-6-4 amended to add a requirement for the Commission to inspect storm shelters in public locations for FEMA and ICC-500 compliance.
• Inspection authority for shelters may not be construed as allowing the Commission to promulgate shelter-specific rules or regulations.
• Duties and powers related to modular housing, manufactured housing, and related items formerly held by the Fire Marshal's Division are transferred to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission.
• A revolving fund, the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission Fund, is established to hold proceeds from grants, fees, and appropriations, with non-reversion of funds to the General Fund.
• The Commission may promulgate rules and regulations not inconsistent with the chapter to carry out provisions related to the manufacture, transportation, or site location of manufactured and modular housing, and to meet HUD, NFPA, or other standards.
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and Governor approval.

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Subjects

Manufactured Housing Commission