Join The Exploratory Initiative April 28th, 2021
Join the Tiny House Alliance USA, United Tiny House Association, Australian Tiny House Association, members of New Zealand Tiny House Association and Tiny Home Alliance Canada, builders, architects, 3rd party inspection agencies, consumers and more on our second call with ASTM to discuss new building standards for tiny houses on wheels. The call is at 5PM to 7PM EST.
Who Is ASTM?
ASTM is one of the largest ANSI Accredited Standards Developers in the world. They have published over 13,000 standards and have 140 different types of technical committees. They have been in business for over 120 years and as of 2018, 40 % of the ICC Building Codes were ASTM published standards. ASTM standards are recognized globally and 150 countries will be able to participate.
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Incredible Opportunity For The Tiny House Industry
We have an incredible opportunity to shape the future of our destiny for the industry. All stakeholders are invited to participate to have your voice heard. We are in discussions with new business development to possibly create a brand new committee for the tiny house industry. If all parties proceed with this initiative, a chair, co-chair and member secretary will be elected, bylaws will be written and ASTM will facilitate the process.
Meeting Agenda
Today we are discussing the scope of the committee and proposed activities and possible standards. First and foremost, the industry needs a standard for tiny houses on wheels that address all health, life, fire, road safety. DOT requirements, incorporating seismic, thermal and roof load requirements and regulations. The committee will define a tiny house on wheels.
Initial Standards
- Performance Standard For Tiny Houses On Wheels
- Prescriptive Standards For Tiny Houses On Wheels
- Prescriptive Standard For A Tiny House Trailer
- Certification, Minimum Requirements To Include 3rd Party Agencies, Auditing Of The 3rd Party Agencies and possibly adopting ASTM E541 ( Requirements Of Personnel)
Companion Standard: Foundation When Required
- Removable Foundation Standard
A foundation that could be removable such as tie downs, a Diamond Pier Foundation, Stopdigging Steel Ground Screws as suggestions, satisfying both DOT and a building department requirement if the jurisdiction requires a foundation for permanent living, allowing a tiny house on wheels to be mobile, permanent and to be mobile again for relocation purposes.
Contact Janet Thome
Janet Thome, the founder and President of Tiny House Alliance USA is the proponent of this initiative with ASTM. Please contact Janet if you would like to be added to the call today or be added on the stakeholders list for the next call.