Are the huts subject to building codes?
No. They are temporary, emergency shelters. We view them similarly to your having to nail down a piece of plywood to cover a hole in your roof. They’re just somewhat more elaborate than a single piece of plywood and some nails. One of the fundamental differences between temporary, emergency shelters and housing subject to building codes is the absence of a permanent foundation. To be sure, Mad Housers huts do not have a permanent foundation.
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