Noah+ Certification

NOAH stands for "National Organization of Alternative Housing" and it is a prestigious accreditation that ensures your tiny home is built to the highest standards of safety, quality, and sustainability. It is specifically designed for the tiny home industry, ensuring that your home meets all the necessary requirements to be considered safe and reliable.

Why is this certification important? Well, when you invest in a tiny home, you want to be confident that it is built to last and that it meets all the necessary building codes and regulations. The NOAH+ certification provides that peace of mind. It guarantees that your tiny home has been thoroughly inspected and meets the highest industry standards for structural integrity, electrical systems, plumbing, and more.

Not only does the NOAH+ certification ensure your safety, but it also adds value to your tiny home. When you decide to sell or rent your tiny home in the future, having this certification will give potential buyers or renters the confidence that they are investing in a high-quality, reliable, and safe living space.

  • Stage 1 Inspection - Trailer Frame

    VIN permanently attached
    Dimension of frame & tongue metal
    Cross-member spacing
    Total trailer weight rating or axle weight rating
    Number of axles, lug pattern, brakes, coupler size
    Length & width of frame
    House length & required trailer capacities:

    Length
    18' » 7,000 - 9,000 lbs
    24' » 9,000 - 12,000 lbs
    32' » 12,000 - 16,000 lbs

    If your trailer doesn't have a total weight rating tag on it or a weight rating tag on the axles, here's a guideline to assist you:

    Typical Axle Diameters Based on Axle Capacity
    3,500-lb axle: 2 3/8-inch diameter
    6,000-lb - 7,200-lb axle: 3-inch diameter
    8,000-lb axle: 3-1/2-inch diameter
    9,000-lb axles: 4-inch diameter
    10,000-lb or more axles: 5-inch diameter

  • Stage 2 Inspection - Framing

    Frame up with trailer mounts, all hold down straps and headers

    Sheathing - Proper size & nail/screw pattern for rack bracing

    Framing - proper headers supported by jacks and proper stud spacing.

    Anchors - house frame to trailer frame, no more than 10ft apart.

    1/2" bolts
    1/2" thread rod
    flat hold down straps

    Note: Prior to installing siding, an inspection of the house wrap (if used) is required. Prior to installing roof covering, an inspection of the underlayment is required. These inspections can be done separately or in conjunction with a Stage 3 or 4 inspection.

  • Stage 3 Inspection - Rough-In

    Rough plumbing

    Pressure test (100psi)
    Hanger straps every 3ft., and proper sizes
    Drain lines should have 1/4" drop per 12"
    Water heater needs overflow pipe to outside

    Rough electrical
    Proper stapling of wire to studs/nailer plates
    Placement of panel (not in bathroom)
    Externally run wires in conduit or UF
    Proper gauge wire for service supply

    •See Article 551 NEC

  • Stage 4 Inspection - Insulation

    Insulation - Vapor barrier and insulation depth

    Windows and seal tape around windows

    Exterior door(s) - proper door(s) with weather stripping

    Minimums R-13 walls; R-19 ceiling; and R-13 floors

    Closed cell Spray foam or ventilation in ceiling/rafters

  • Stage 5 Inspection - The Final Product

    The title or certificate of origin for trailer

    Roof ridge caps, drip edge, rakes, screw pattern, flashing

    Siding - proper trim and seal

    Electrical

    Check panel for proper breakers, gauge and loads

    Check for GFCI outlets near sinks and shower

    Check for external wire in conduit wire mold

    Accommodations

    Toilet, shower, refrigerator, cooking unit and sink

    Heating and cooling source

    Windows must be tempered glass, covered with safety film, or have shutters or means of covering for travel (which can simply be 1/4" plywood, or plastic panels)

    Smoke detectors

    Fire extinguishers

    Gas and CO detectors

    Window protection

  • NOAH CERTIFIED MEMBER

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