Submission Checklist for Residential Mobile Home Permit

These documents are required to be submitted for obtaining a residential Mobile Home permit.

1. An “approval for use” letter from Madison County Health Department (256-533-8741) or from the appropriate sewer utility company must be submitted to Madison County Building Inspections at the time of submitting the permit application. For sites with an existing sewer utility, a current utility bill is sufficient proof of service.
2. A signature from the permit purchaser acknowledging receipt of the Madison County Required Inspection for a Mobile Home document (in our office). This information is below. Please read before submitting items 1 and 2.
3. Then complete a permit application utilizing our new online portal, CityView . The application must be filled out by the owner of the property where the mobile home will be installed (not the mobile home owner or renter).
4. Required Information: The property owner must complete all sections of the application, including:
   • Job site address
   • Type of permit requested
   • Flood hazard area confirmation
   • Contractor information (if hired) or the main contact for the permit
   • Total square footage
   • Type of heating system to be installed
   • Contact Details: Provide contact information for the property owner, the mobile home owner, and the applicant.
   • Owner Authorization: If someone other than the property owner is completing the application, they must provide a signed letter from the property owner stating:
     “[Applicant Name] is granted authorization to install a mobile home at [listed address].”

Required Inspection for a Mobile Home

A permit is required to move and connect a mobile or modular home into unincorporated Madison County, along with all applicable subcontractor permits. All phases of the installation must be compliant with the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) and the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission . The following list of inspections must be complete, open for visible inspection, and completed within one site final inspection.

Inspections are to be requested by 2:00 PM one business day in advance and can be submitted by calling the office or via email (see contact information above).

1. Anchoring – Tie-downs must be installed correctly and visible.
2. Electrical (review Huntsville Utilities' approved meter and meter/disconnect combo list . Not all meters sold in Madison County are on their approved list, and they have the right to deny connection.)
   1. Conduit Inspection – Main electrical service conduit, if underground, must be a minimum of 18 inches below grade.
   2. Final Electrical Inspection – All electrical connections must be complete, including: (1) meter, (2) first means of disconnect, (3) service entrance cable connected from disconnect to the service panel (panel open and available for inspection), and (4) code-compliant smoke and CO detectors installed inside and outside all sleeping areas.
   3. Two Ground Rods – All electrical installations must have two ground rods installed six feet apart and connected to the first means of disconnect with a #6 solid copper conductor or better.
3. HVAC – Code requires a permanent source of heat capable of maintaining 68°F inside the structure. Portable space heaters are not considered a permanent heat source (2018 IRC R303.10).
   1. Condensing Unit – Must be installed and supported a minimum of four inches above grade.
   2. Electrical – The electrical disconnect and weatherproof service outlet for the condensing unit must be installed.
   3. Gas Final – Gas line pressure test (if applicable).
   4. Ductwork – All ductwork must be installed, taped, and visible.
4. Plumbing – All plumbing, including the main water line from the meter, must be installed and connected. Exposed water lines must be insulated, and the drain-waste-vent system must be connected to the approved sewer or septic system.
5. Life Safety – All exterior doors must have a structurally sound landing and stairs. Landings must be at least 36" × 36". If the landing is more than 30 inches above grade (measured 36 inches away from the landing), the landing and stairs must have compliant guardrails, balusters, and Type I or Type II handrails.
6. Livable Condition – All interior and exterior surfaces must be clean, protected from the elements, finished, painted, floored, sealed, and ready for human habitation.

ELECTRICAL POWER CONNECTION – Once the above inspections have been passed, our office will notify Huntsville Utilities. It is the applicant's responsibility to contact Huntsville Utilities to establish a power account. If you have questions about a passed or failed inspection, please contact our office at (256) 746-2950.