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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
Organization(s)
IAPMO
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Description
Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2012 Publication.
Author(s)
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
Organization(s)
IAPMO
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Description
Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2015 publication.
Author(s)
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
Organization(s)
IAPMO
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Description
Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2018 publication.
Author(s)
California Division of the State Architect
Organization(s)
DSA,
California Department of General Services,
DGS
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Description
A quick guide from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA) explaining the three types of gas shutoff devices to stop the flow of natural gas into buildings in the event of an earthquake or rupture of the gas line.
Author(s)
Vibration Isolation and Seismic Control Manufacturers Association and the Amercian Society for Civil Engineers
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Report showing installers how to attach ducts, pipes, and associated equipment to buildings to minimize earthquake damage.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Documents describing Flood Resistant Provisions of the international codes (including the international building, residential, exiting building, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, fire, swimming pool and spa, private sewage disposal, and code council performance codes) and summaries of changes from the...
Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Description
Documents describing Flood Resistant Provisions of codes published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officers (IAPMO): the Uniform Mechanical Code; Uniform Plumbing Code; Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code; and Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (Uniform...
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American Red Cross
Organization(s)
Red Cross
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Webpage from American Red Cross describing how to stay safe and prepare homes for severe winter weather such as blizzards.