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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 Code Council
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ICC
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2009 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for mechanical systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, exhaust, ducts, fireplaces, combustion and hydronic systems, using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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The EPA Burn Wise program promotes the importance of burning the right wood, the right way, in the right appliance.
Author(s)
EPA
Organization(s)
EPA
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A list of EPA-certified wood-burning appliances for home heating for a range of budgets.
Author(s)
Building Performance Institute
Organization(s)
BPI
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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.
Author(s)
Gromicko
Organization(s)
International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
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Document outlining important safety considerations of ventless fireplaces.