Building Codes
The Homebuilding program at Tippecanoe High School is working with the
National Organization of Alternative Housing,
a nation-wide inspection and certification services for tiny houses.
National Organization of Alternative Housing,
a nation-wide inspection and certification services for tiny houses.
NOAH performs inspections of tiny houses (houses less than 400 sq. feet at critical stages of the build, then digitizes, and stores the inspection for future use by lenders, insurance companies, municipalities, and future home owners.
A National Trade Association for builders, Manufacturers & DIY'ers, producing Tiny Houses, more suitable for permanent, full-time or part-time residential living.
Our desire is to unite the Tiny House industry and to protect and serve:
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The NOAH Standard incorporates nationally recognized safety, construction & energy efficiency standards currently used by the Home Building & RV industries:
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NOAH Inspection
NOAH inspects each Tiny House at specific phases of construction for compliance to the NOAH Standard, utilizing a proprietary inspection system.
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Certification Seal
NOAH Inspection & Certification guarantees the Tiny House bearing the NOAH SEAL has successfully passed inspection at specific stages of construction for compliance to safety, structure, and energy efficiency standards currently used by the recreational vehicle & home building industries. (The NOAH Standard)
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Truth & Transparency
NOAH inspects each Tiny House structure at 5 or more - specific phases of construction for compliance to the NOAH Standard.
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Everybody Wins!
The NOAH Standard presents the opportunity for lenders & insurers to establish underwriting equivalence for value determinations specifically for Tiny Houses.
Consumers buying & selling NOAH Inspected & Certified Tiny Houses may obtain access to the Seal-specific detailed inspection records. |