FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT TINY HOUSE AND O2 CERTIFICATE
Tiny House, whose name we hear quite often today, offers people a different way of life. Minik Evler, which has minimal and portable features, offers people an understanding of both economic and sustainable life. We have answered the most frequently asked questions about Tiny Houses, which are reliable by nature.
WHAT IS TINY HOUSE?
‘Tiny’ means mini-small. Tiny House caravans, can be defined as portable and small-sized houses.
IS ZONING PERMIT REQUIRED FOR TINY HOUSE? CAN A TINY HOUSE BE BUILT IN A PLACE WITHOUT ZONING?
No zoning permit is required for Tiny House. O2-Type Approval Certificate is required. You can place the Tiny House with O2-Type Approval Certificate in a field or zoned land status.
ARE TINY HOUSES SUBJECT TO MOTOR VEHICLES TAX?
WHAT IS TINY HOUSE TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (O2 CERTIFICATE)?
The Type Approval Certificate is an official document stating that the safety conditions and requirements are met for the registration of trailers from 750 kg to 3500 kg on the road. The O2 Certificate, which is called the certificate of exit to traffic, is the certificate of exit to traffic used to classify your vehicle based on the carrying capacity of the trailer you will attach to the back of your vehicle. In order to obtain the O2 Certificate, your trailer must meet the conditions specified in the EU 2018/858 Regulation.
O2 Class: Trailers from 750 kg to 3500 kg.
IS O2 CERTIFICATE MANDATORY FOR TINY HOUSES?
It is a legal obligation for Tiny Houses to obtain the O2 Certificate in order to be registered and to be able to go to traffic. Manufacturers have the right to free movement with this document both in the national and EU market.
HOW TO GET O2 CERTIFICATE?
In order to obtain the O2 Certificate, your company must first have the ISO 9001 certificate. Our SZUTEST experts provide you with the necessary support in obtaining ISO 9001 Certificate. In accordance with the EU/2018/858 Regulation, you can apply for an “O2 Certificate” together with the test reports by examining the vehicle and system approvals.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO GET O2 CERTIFICATE?
ISO 9001 certificate and WMI code (chassis number) are required to obtain O2 Certificate (Type Approval Certificate).
IS THERE A PLATE AND INSPECTION REQUIRED FOR THE O2 CERTIFIED TINY HOUSE?
All Tiny Houses and caravans with O2 Certificate are subject to registration. There is a license plate requirement and they have to undergo TÜVTÜRK inspection every year.
IS A BRAKE SYSTEM REQUIRED FOR TINY HOUSES?
The brake system is mandatory for all O2 class vehicles.
WHAT PENALTY IS APPLIED FOR TINY HOUSES WITHOUT O2 CERTIFICATE?
Tiny Houses that do not have an O2 Certificate are not allowed to be on the road. O2 Certificate is a legal obligation, as well as O2 Certificate, it is very important for the safety of you and other drivers in the traffic.
Penalties for Tiny Houses without O2 Certificate vary depending on the traffic laws of the countries.
As one of the leading companies in the sector of O2 Certification; We are very pleased to support you. For detailed information and application about O2 Certificate, you can contact our experts at info@szutest.com.tr.
Automotive Department Manager
Erdi Akdağ