Building regulations[edit]

Many areas of the world have no specific planning laws for tree houses, so the legal issues
can be confusing to both the builder and the local planning departments. Treehouses can be
exempt, partially regulated or fully regulated - depending on the locale.
In some cases, tree houses are exempted from standard building regulations, as they're
considered outside of the regulations specification. An exemption may be given to a builder if
the tree house is in a remote or non-urban location. Alternatively, a tree house may be
included in the same category as structures such as garden sheds, sometimes called a
"temporary structure". There may be restrictions on height, distance from boundary and
privacy for nearby properties. There are various grey areas in these laws, as they were not
specifically designed for tree-borne structures. A very small number of planning departments
have specific regulations for tree houses, which set out clearly what may be built and where.
For precaution of safety during the tree house construction, it is usually best to do as much
work as possible on the ground and also concerned be about its long-term viability.