Finding affordable and safe alternative housing is important. Affordable housing is essential for protecting and nurturing you. However, affordable housing developments are necessary, but they need to ensure that they meet the industry standards. The fact that a tiny home costs one-fifth of what a conventional home costs means that extra safety measures should be in place to ensure that certification meets the standards of safety as prescribed by the law in each state.
In America, the certification of tiny homes needs a lot of improvement. The following guide will give you details on the different types of certification. Keep reading to find out more.
RVIA Certification
This certification was reserved for the recreational vehicle industry. The program has been developed and expanded to manufacturers that have facilities and resources that are easily accessible. If you are trying to DIY the building of your tiny home, you cannot get the certification approved. However, if you are a larger operation that produces multiple units, this program should be ideal for you. Moreover, the certification is only ideal for RV or temporary habitation. As a result, the program is not suitable for homes that are used for full-time purposes.
PWA/PWA-TH Certification
These are two companies that have created programs that have been instrumental in the development and consultation of RV standards for a long time. The difference between this certification and the RVIA one is that while PWA offers the same certification for multiple units, they also provide DIY certification. If you are DIYer who wishes to receive certification, you should contact the program providers and submit accompanying pictures of your home. Thereafter, a representative should conduct a consultation over the phone.
If you use PWA-TH, you should note that their certification gives your tiny home RV status.
NOAH Certification
The development of the tiny homes industry saw an increase in homes built on wheels to accommodate families who prefer having fewer limitations on where their homes are situated. This certification process uses skilled certification inspectors that inspect and certify each home after each critical stage of construction. Once certification is conducted, the local jurisdiction should determine how long each home should be considered safe for dwelling.
In summary, there are still certain improvements that are required for the regulation of the certification of tiny homes. For instance, tiny home builders of Ohio struggle to meet the requirements for a tiny home being considered as a permanent dwelling structure. The tiny homes industry needs to pay more attention to ensuring that people are afforded safe and secure homes.
