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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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Pacific Gas & Electric
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PG&E
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Webpage describing when and how to safely turn off the natural gas to the home during an emergency.
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Commins Tav
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State of California Division of the State Architect
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Webpage with certification requirements for excess flow and earthquake valves from California's Division of the State Architect (DSA).
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U.S. Fire Administration
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U.S. Fire Administration
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A webpage that provides wildfire preparedness and safety pictographs.
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IBHS DisasterSafety
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IBHS
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Guidelines from IBHS on modifications to homes to prepare for a wildfire if evacuation orders are anticipated for the area.
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Canada Government of Northwest Territories Department of Environment and Climate Change
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GNWT ECC
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Website describing how wildfires spread and how fuels, weather, and topography influence fires.