Join Us And Let Your Voice Be Heard
Defining a tiny house on wheels is one purpose of the ASTM Tiny House Standards Committee as we explore this initiative with ASTM to develop global building standards . ASTM is one of the largest ANSI Accredited Standards Developers in the world. They have published over 13,000 standards and have been in existence for over 120 years, creating a safe world for stakeholders just like ourselves who want to shape the future of their industry.
Next ASTM Meeting June 17th, 2021 5PM EST
All Stakeholders Are Welcome!
Email Janet Thome For An Invitation
janet@tinyhouseallianceusa.org
Global Opportunity
150 Countries
Tiny House Standards Committee
Consumer Confidence
We have an opportunity to gather with the potential of 150 countries to develop much need standards. There is a common global dilemma, is a tiny house on wheels a vehicle or is it a structure?
Overview Of The Scope
The scope of the ASTM Tiny House Standards Committee is to develop global standards for tiny houses, focusing on safety, quality, uniformity, reliability, and consumer confidence. Tiny houses on wheels will be the initial focus to write best building practices, proven methods, and minimum construction requirements.
The building standards will address all life, health, fire, road safety, and regulations, incorporating seismic, thermal, wind, and roof load requirements and regulations, when applicable, utilizing zone maps to address differing climates in geographical regions. The zones will be applicable to where the home is placed ( Not The Location Where It Is Built ).
The ASTM Tiny House Committee will define a tiny house on wheels, promoting a common language between countries, consumers, jurisdictions, manufacturers, organizations, and government officials.
The results of the ASTM Tiny House Committee will open the doors for attainable and affordable housing across the world and will standardize procedures from start to finish, from minimum requirements for manufacturing facilities, builder requirements and certification, 3rd party agencies, auditing of 3rd parties, product certification and a global quality assurance program for the manufacturer.
Discussion Of Initial Standards
- Standard for tiny houses on wheels
- Standard for tiny houses on skids
- Standard for tiny house trailers
- Quality Control Manual For Manufacturer
- Certification: Minimum requirements for manufacturing facilities and builders. Inspection requirements, 3rd party agencies, audit requirements of 3rd party agencies. Possible adoption of ASTM E541.
6. Companion Standards: Foundation When Required
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.
7. Standard For Tiny House Communities
Establishing appropriate protocols to protect lives and property for tiny houses placed in clusters and communities with the possible referencing of NFPA 1194, NFPA 1144, NFPA 501, NFPA 501A, NFPA 501A, and NFPA 5000.
The Future Of Affordable Housing Will Be The Cost Of Shared Infrastructure
8. Micro-Grid Utilities
Who Are The Stakeholders?
A stakeholder is anyone that has a vested interest that would be affected by our decisions. Builders, DIYers, insurance companies, lenders, 3rd party agencies, planners, regulatory bodies, manufacturers of products, engineers, architects, etc………Our destiny is in our own hands and the Future Of Tiny Is Now!