Cathy Kipp Endorses ASTM Tiny House Standards

Cathy Kipp Colorado State Representative House District 52

Cathy Kipp, Colorado State Representative House District 52 is endorsing the development of new ASTM standards specific to tiny houses. The Tiny House Alliance USA and a diverse group of stakeholders have been in an exploratory discussion with the new business development team of ASTM to develop new global standards for tiny houses.

Thank You Joe Callantine CEO Of Life Size Tiny Communities

We owe a big thanks to Joe Callantine, CEO of Life Size Tiny Communities for speaking to Cathy Kipp on our behalf.  Cathy Kipp is urging ASTM to grant the tiny house industry a committee specific to tiny houses.

About ASTM

ASTM is one of the largest ANSI Accredited Standards Developers in the world.  ASTM has over 140 technical committees that develop voluntary consensus standards. 150 countries have the opportunity to participate. Creating conformity, without borders.  ASTM has been developing standards for over 120 years  and as of 2018, 40% of the ICC building codes, were ASTM referenced, published standards. 

Every Person Should Have Access To Safe And Affordable Housing

” Every person should have access to safe and affordable housing. These standards will provide an important tool which will help to increase the supply of safe, legal, and affordable housing. ”

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Creating A Committee To Develop ASTM Standards Will Level The Playing Field

 

Janet Thome is the Founder and President of Tiny House Alliance USA and is leading the ASTM

Tiny House Initiative. Please contact Janet to be added to the stakeholder’s list.

janet@tinyhouseallianceusa.org