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IBE
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Description
Article from the Institute of Biological Engineering describing reverse osmosis water softeners.
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HUD
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Guidance from HUD on how to restore homes following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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HUD
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Guidance from HUD on how to restore homes following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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City of Malibu
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Description
Fact sheet for natural gas customers describing city’s seismic gas shut-off valve requirements.
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National Fenestration Rating Council,
NFRC
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Description
Step-by-step guide demonstrating replacement window selection process.
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DOE
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A website providing information on how to properly size a water heater based on tank size, volume, peak hour demand and other factors.
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NREL,
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Description
Fact sheet describing field validations of a smart ventilation system to assess its effectiveness in assisting low-load homes in humid environments by maintaining acceptable indoor humidity conditions while ensuring adequate ventilation and indoor air quality.
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NRCS
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The website by U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) National Water and Climate Center tracks snowpack sensor stations at multiple sites across the country providing an interactive US map of snow loads.
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Solar Pathfinder
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Description
Tool determining the most economical and efficient photovoltaic array location and position.
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Solmetric Inc.
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Description
Handheld solar site analysis tool capturing whole-horizon images for a site and generating shading analysis reports.
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ANSI,
BHMA
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Description
Standard establishing requirements for the performance and installation of gasketing systems including intumescents applied to, or mortised to doors, frames or both. The current version of this standard was published in the year 2021 and a can be purchased to be viewed in full from the ANSI webstore...
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ASTM
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Description
Standard showing the test method for resistance to growth of mold on the surface of interior coatings such as paint in an environmental chamber. The current version of the standard was published in the year 2021 and is available for preview and purchase at the referenced link. Previous versions of...
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International Association of Certified Home Inspectors,
InterNACHI
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Description
Article defining structural design loads and ways to calculate them, including dead loads, live loads, soil lateral loads, wind loads, snow loads, earthquake loads, and other loads.
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ICC
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Description
Table in the IRC describing bracing requirements for specified wind speeds and building story locations.
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ENERGY STAR
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Description
Tax credit for ENERGY STAR certified windows, doors and skylights.
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln,
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
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Description
Article describing identification of termite infestations in homes and treatment options.
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Energy Journal
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Description
Study comparing the thermal performance of phase change materials to concrete construction during heat waves.
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National Wildfire Coordinating Group
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Description
Online course describing the behavior of wildfires for firefighters.
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FEMA
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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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SCEC,
University of Southern California
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Description
Webpage from Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) on identifying key problem spots on unreinforced masonry chimneys and how to retrofit them to withstand seismic forces.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Description
A reference guide providing basic tips on using backup generators safely and effectively.
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Journal of Light Construction
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Description
Article describing ways to construct or retrofit a home to increase is resistance to high winds, hurricanes, and tornadoes.
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Washington State Department of Health
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Description
A website providing information on sealing the home against rodents and how to trap rodents once they have made their way into the home.
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Description
A info sheet providing information on ENERGY STAR certified water heaters and the various criteria water heaters must undergo to become ENERGY STAR certified, including metrics on efficiency and performance.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Description
Fact sheet describing how the Environmental Protection Agency ensures labeled homes meet the WaterSense efficiency requirements for whole house water management including a list of requirements and a data chart.
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EPA
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Document of requirements including checklist that establishes the criteria for water-efficient homes under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) WaterSense program, Version 2.0.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Description
Document describing the technical evaluation process for approving whole house certifications involving water management and efficiency.
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EPA
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Resource that provides a directory of individuals that have successfully completed all requirements of at least one WaterSense Approved Certification Method (WACM) through a Home Certification Organization (HCO).
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NW Natural
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Webpage from NW Natural on how to prepare homes with natural gas service for earthquakes and floods, what to do during an emergency, and how to respond after the emergency has passed.
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WMO
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Description
An overview of impacts from weather, climate, and water extremes globally from 1970 to 2019 based on disaster data from the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT)
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EPA
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Description
A website explaining the connection between using compact fluorescent lightbulbs and the amount of mercury released into the environment.
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EPA
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Description
Information sheet outlining the criteria for ENERGY STAR qualified, windows, doors, and skylights.
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IBHS
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Description
Guidelines from IBHS on modifications to homes to prepare for a wildfire if evacuation orders are anticipated for the area.
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CCHRC
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Webpage describing how different amounts and types of snow loads affect the structural integrity of roofs and homes.
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USDA
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Webpage from USDA and U.S. Forest Service with a map of potential wildfire risk across the U.S.
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GNWT ECC
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Website describing how wildfires spread and how fuels, weather, and topography influence fires.
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GNWT ECC
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Description
Webpage describing the behavior of wildfires.
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IBHS
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Description
Webpage describing ways builders and communities an reduce wildfire risk.
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IBHS
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Description
A webpage providing guidance on increasing the wildfire resistance of a home.
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USDA,
USFS
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Description
A website created by the U.S. Forest Service, containing interactive maps, charts and resources to help communities explore their risk to wildfires.
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USFA
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Webpage from USFA compiling resources from across the U.S. on Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) information.
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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.
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Habitat for Humanity
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Webpage describing steps to take to prepare homes for winter weather as well as safety information for after storms have passed.
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Simpson Strong Tie
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Description
Catalog detailing the metal connector products manufactured by Simpson Strong-Tie and their applications and strengths.