An Overview and History of Top-Bar Hives 1. A tbh is a movable comb hive.
Bees build comb from the bars which are wide enough to give proper spacing between combs.
A bar with its attached comb and adhering bees can be removed from the hive and examined. Each comb is built naturally by the bees, suspended from its top-bar. Return to top of page 2. Yes, in so far as I know, since all of the bars and combs can be moved to enable inspection of the hives to comply with laws in those states or municipalities that require inspection. Return to top of page 3.