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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ASHRAE,
ANSI
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A standard providing minimum energy efficiency requirements for buildings that are not low-rise residential buildings.
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AHAM
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Website providing research, efficiency and safety standards development, and advocacy to the home appliance industry to bring efficient, high-performing home appliances to consumers.
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Urban Land Institute
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Updated wildfire risk assessment, community impacts, and building science measures following the disastrous 2020 wildfire season in the western U.S.
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Home Ventilating Institute
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Website providing certified rating programs to help manufacturers, builders, contractors and homeowners compare performance of ventilation products for air flow, sound, and other performance characteristics.
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Pacific Seismic Products
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Products and specification for a State of California-compliant earthquake-actuated automatic gas shutoff valve.
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Ecotope
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Free online tool for sizing central heat pump water heater systems.
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FEMA
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Website providing links to building codes, seismic codes, code enforcement, safe buildings, and seismic retrofitting.
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FEMA,
NEHRP
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Fact sheet describing improvements in the earthquake resistance of residential and commercial new construction through the adoption into the International Residential Code of seismic provisions including those developed by the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP).
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YouTube channel featuring 90+ videos to educate Bay Area homeowners and contractors about seismic retrofitting, including information for various home and construction types.
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IBHS
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Checklist for verifying FORTIFIED levels and documentation needed.
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ICC Evaluation Service
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This report requires all elements of rooftop PV panel systems to be designed for component and cladding pressures per ASCE 7-10.
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HUD
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An interactive website providing facts on new, single-family homes constructed in 2019.
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ICC
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2015 edition of code for residential buildings that creates minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings of three stories or less, bringing together all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for one- and two-family residences.
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BSSC,
NIBS,
FEMA,
NEHRP
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Document presenting the minimum recommended requirements necessary for the design and construction of new buildings and other structures to resist earthquake ground motions throughout the United States.
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Florida Building Code
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Fact sheet describing the test procedure for wind and wind driven rain resistance of discontinuous roofing systems.
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ABAA
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Standard outlining materials and installation methods for a liquid-applied vapor permeable air barrier systems located in the non-accessible part of the wall.
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ASTM
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Test method designed to obtain reliable values for the WVTR of plastic film and sheeting which was published in the year 2020 and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link.
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HVI
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Website providing an online directory of more than 3,600 residential ventilation products lisiting flowrates, sones, watts, and other performance metrics; all listed products have been tested by the Home Ventilating Institute.
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Webpage for finding all the information you need to start shopping for ENERGY STAR certified products, including product details, rebates, and retailers near you.
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DOL,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
OSHA
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Webpage developed by OSHA to provide workers and employers useful, up-to-date information on fall protection.
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FEMA
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Website of the Federal Emergency Management Agency
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ASHRAE
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ASHRAE Standard prescribing an field evaluation and test method to measure and score the performance of unitary HVAC systems.
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DOE
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Website providing information on U.S. residential and commercial building codes including adoption status.
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DOE
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Homepage for DOE's Zero Energy Ready Homes program.
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Planning for Hazards: Land Use Solutions for Colorado
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Website describing the wildland-urban interface code and providing links to resources.
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USRC
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Website describing the USRC, which "brings an unparalleled level of capability to the mission of improving community resilience in the built environment."
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ICC
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Residential building code for the State of Florida.
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ICC
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2020 energy efficiency code for the state of Florida.
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NABCEP
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NABCEP main webpage.
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NFPA
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Website containing links to key wildfire codes and standards.
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ANSI,
RESNET,
ACCA
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Standard providing a methodology for evaluating the installation quality of unitary HVAC systems.
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USFA
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Website summarizing wildland codes and standards, including related NFPA codes and standards.
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CDSA
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Website providing certifications and codes for automatic gas shut off valves in the state of California.
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Green Builder Media
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Website providing resilient housing articles that relate to codes, including webinars, training, and guest articles.
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Steven Winter Associates,
U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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A presentation describing the details of the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction program requirements.
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HVI
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Publication describing the requirements and procedures for the certified performance ratings program for residential ventilation products administered by the Home Ventilating Institute.
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ANSI,
DHA
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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 which was published in 2020, can be acquired through a subscription with the ANSI webstore.
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NFPA
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This standard provides a benchmark for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection to protect people and property from electrical hazards and has been adopted in all 50 states.
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IBHS
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Report summarizing the requirements for strenghtening and protecting the roof, openings in the house, and creating a continuous load path to strengthen walls and foundation per the IBHS Fortified Homes Hurricane Standard for New Homes.
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USGBC
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Website describing the RELi rating system and leadership standard that takes a holistic approach to resilient design.