HB182 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Martin

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

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

Summary

HB182 would require the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission to inspect storm shelters in public buildings or on public lands for FEMA and ICC-500 compliance, while clarifying that the inspection does not authorize creating shelter regulations.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Commission would inspect storm shelters located in public buildings or on public lands to ensure they meet FEMA publications and ICC-500 codes. The bill explicitly states that this inspection power may not be used to promulgate shelter-specific rules or regulations. It also transfers the Fire Marshal's Division duties related to manufactured housing to the Commission and creates a revolving fund to support the Commission's work, while preserving the Commission's authority to adopt necessary rules not inconsistent with the chapter (including HUD/NFPA standards).

Who It Affects

• Public buildings and public lands with storm shelters: subject to inspection for FEMA ICC-500 compliance.
• Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission: gains new inspection duties, potential expanded responsibilities, and access to a revolving fund.
• Fire Marshal's Division (current duties): those duties and powers related to manufactured housing would be moved to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission.
• State/federal standards bodies (FEMA, ICC-500, HUD, NFPA): their standards would be used to determine compliance in inspections.

Key Provisions

• The Commission shall inspect storm shelters located in public buildings or on public lands to ensure compliance with FEMA publications and ICC-500 codes.
• This inspection authority may not be construed as authorizing the Commission to promulgate rules or regulations relating to the shelters.
• The bill transfers the duties, powers, and functions of the Fire Marshal's Division related to manufactured housing to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission.
• A revolving fund, the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission Fund, is created in the State Treasury to hold proceeds from grants, loans, fees, and appropriations for the Commission, with funds carrying forward and not reverting to the General Fund.
• The Commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the chapter, including standards to meet HUD, NFPA, or other recognized standards, not inconsistent with the chapter.
• Contracts with public or private agencies may be entered into by the Commission, subject to approval by the Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee.

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Subjects

Manufactured Housing Commission