NOAH Does Not Inspect and Certify Tiny Houses on Wheels as Modular or Factory Built Homes
Nation-Wide Inspection and Certification Services for Tiny Houses
Manufacturers - Do-It-Yourselfers - Educational Organizations
What Others Are Saying...
"The need for something like this is so huge!"
"I want my tiny home to be NOAH Certified."
"I am really excited that you are doing this!"
"Certification would go a long way..."
"Yes, we do allow tiny homes in our resort as long as they are NOAH Certified. Here is the link for more information: http://noahcertified.org/ If you are certified, you can book online or give us a call."
What is NOAH?
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:
- Manufactures & Component Suppliers
- Do-It-Yourselfers & Future Owners
- Lenders & Insurers
The Noah Standard
The NOAH Standard incorporates nationally recognized safety, construction & energy efficiency standards currently used by the Home Building & RV industries:
- ANSI - American National Standards Institute
- NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
- NEC - National Electrical Code
- The NOAH Standard
NOAH Inspection
NOAH inspects each Tiny House at specific phases of construction for compliance to the NOAH Standard, utilizing a proprietary inspection system.
- Foundation or Trailer
- Attachment Systems & Framing
- All-Trades (Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC)
- Insulation & Final
Each inspection is archived & available for review in the future.
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)
Truth & Transparency
NOAH Inspection & Certification differentiates Tiny Houses as more suitable for permanent, full-time or part-time residential living.
Manufacturers & Do-It-Yourselfers can build with integrity for the desired purpose of occupancy both now & the future.
Municipalities can have assurance each NOAH Inspected & Certified Tiny House has been inspected & meets the NOAH Standard.
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.
NOAH Inspection & Certification provides the unique distinction & credibility of a third-party inspection of EACH Tiny House.
NOAH Membership Programs
We offer five different member programs to accommodate builders, educators, suppliers & enthusiasts. Membership has its privileges!
NOAH Community & Resources
- See featured video from NOAH Member builders
- Link to NOAH Members' websites through our Member Portal
- NOAH Certified Tiny House News & Events