by Hannah99 | Jul 10, 2020 | building codes, State, Tennessee, zoning
Hello! I’m a brand new member of the association. Wondering if anyone in TN has some more info about the zoning and laws. I have a custom amish-built cabin that was built off site and delivered to my current property. I currently use it as a backyard office, no...
by ATHA | Nov 21, 2018 | building codes
In a newly finalized rule, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has redefined the RV exemption from manufactured housing standards, clearing up a regulatory uncertainty that has plagued RV manufacturers, dealers and campgrounds for decades. But...
by ATHA | Sep 28, 2018 | building codes, News, zoning
In a win for tiny house enthusiasts, dwellers and builders in Oregon, the State of Oregon Building Codes Division has adopted a tiny-friendly 2018 Reach Code. Effective September 20, 2018, the new Reach Code includes a tiny house section that provides a pathway for...
by ATHA | Aug 26, 2018 | advocacy, ATHA News, building codes, News
Great news courtesy of Tiny Homes of New England: The Massachusetts Board of Building Regulation and Standards (B.B.R.S) has just unanimously voted “YES” to moved forward another step, in the process towards adopting the Tiny House Appendix-Q Building...
by ATHA | Dec 5, 2017 | Advocacy-building-code, News, Oregon
The Building Codes Division is voting to include alternative stairs and sleeping lofts in their building code and to address the scope of housing size, as well as fire safety and energy requirements for small houses....
by ATHA | Nov 5, 2017 | California, Friendly-codes, News
“The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors adopted an Urgency Ordinance on October 11, 2017 waiving permit processing fees for rebuilding of structures damaged by the Sonoma Complex Fires. On Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 the Board adopted two additional Urgency...
