Organization(s)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Description
Updated detailed information about Formaldehyde.
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ANSI,
AHRI
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Description
Standard 680 establishes definitions, classifications, test requirements, data requirements, ratings, operating requirements, marking and nameplate data and conformance conditions for residential air filter equipment.
Organization(s)
ASHRAE,
American National Standards Institute,
ANSI
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Description
Standard 55 specifies conditions for acceptable thermal environments and is intended for use in design, operation, and commissioning of buildings and other occupied spaces. This is the current version of the standard, which was published in the year 2021, and is available for preview and purchase at...
Organization(s)
ASHRAE,
American National Standards Institute,
ANSI
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Description
Standard that provides procedures and methods for meeting minimum ventilation and indoor air quality requirements to engineers, design professionals, owners, and jurisdictional authorities where model codes have been adopted. This is the current version of the standard, which was published in the...
Organization(s)
ANSI,
DHA
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Description
Standard detailing the specific requirements for all face, back, and inner ply grades as well as formaldehyde emissions, moisture content, tolerances, sanding, and grade marking. The current version of the standard, published in 2020, can be acquired through a subscription with the ANSI webstore...
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BPI
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Description
Fact sheet that details the steps needed to perform a combustion appliance safety inspection to determine if fossil fuel-fired appliances are operating safely under a depressurized condition.
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CRI
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Description
Webpage containing downloadable fact sheets covering carpet-related topics including Indoor Air Quality, Asthma and Allergy, Cleaning Products, and Environmental Sustainability.
Organization(s)
CSA International,
CSA Group
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Description
Standard covering provisions for electrically operated single- and multiple-station carbon monoxide (CO) alarming devices used in various types of residential occupancies to protect against acute effects of exposure to CO. This version of the standard, originally published in 2001 and revised in...
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CSA Group
Publication Date
Description
Standard covering provisions for electrically operated single- and multiple-station carbon monoxide (CO) alarming devices used in various types of residential occupancies to protect against acute effects of exposure to CO. This version of the standard, originally published in 2017 and revised in...
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Scientific Certification Systems (SCS)
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Description
Standard supporting indoor air quality performance by producers, purchasers and policy makers to improve the environmental performance of products and services.
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EPA
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Description
Website providing the technical specifications and related documents for home builders, subcontractors, architects, and other housing professionals interested in certifying a home to the EPA's Indoor airPLUS program requirements.
Organization(s)
CRI
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Description
Document describing the emissions criteria for carpets, cushions, and adhesives to qualify as those with low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions under the Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus Indoor Air Quality Testing Program.
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Green Seal
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Description
Standards for paints and coatings.
Organization(s)
EPA
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Description
Companion document to the Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications, providing guidance on identifying compliant products, including industry databases and examples of product labeling.
Organization(s)
EPA
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Description
Document outlining specifications that were developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to recognize new homes equipped with a comprehensive set of indoor air quality (IAQ) features.
Organization(s)
EPA
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Description
A list of EPA federal regulations regarding stationary sources of air pollution.
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California Department of Public Health (CDHP)
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Description
Detailed requirements for testing, exposure modeling, and allowable limits for modeled indoor air concentrations.
Organization(s)
CPA
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Description
Technical bulletin addressing surfacing options in regards to composite wood panels and their emission barrier capabilities.
Organization(s)
National Institute of Standards and Technology
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Description
Standards for requirements, performance, construction, workmanship and others for structural-use panels.