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IAPMO
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Description
Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2012 Publication.
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IAPMO
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Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2015 publication.
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IAPMO
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Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2018 publication.
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE,
Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Study characterizing how foundation heat exchangers (FHXs) used in residential ground source heat pump systems represent a potential cost savings due to their lesser first cost over other types of heat exchangers.
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Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Article describing a numerical model that can be used to size foundation heat exchanger (FHX) systems.
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Brochure on specifications for solar thermal systems.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Description
Best Practices document providing an introduction to current photovoltaic and solar thermal building practices.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing the factors that can lead to inefficient hot water distribution systems in homes.
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FEMA
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Factsheet describing backflow valve benefits and tips.
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BSC
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Article discussing indoor water management.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document with important building science considerations, designed for members of the residential construction and remodeling industries, as well as owners and managers who work in affordable housing.
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Building Science Corporation
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Information sheet about air sealing.
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IAPMO
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The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has been protecting the public’s health and safety for ninety-three years by working in concert with government and industry to implement comprehensive plumbing and mechanical systems around the world. Main website.
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EPA
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Guide designed to help builders better understand and meet the hot water delivery system criteria as specified in EPA's WaterSense New Home Specification.
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EPA
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Website providing a searchable list of products that meet the EPA WaterSense criteria for water savings.
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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.