Organization(s)
ICC
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Description
2019 version of the California Residential Code.
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City of Colorado Springs,
State of Colorado
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Description
Wildfire guidance for homes located in the wildland urban interface, focused on site design and individual pieces of the home.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article from Building Science Corporation explaining 'wash and wear buildings' that are designed to be flooded and washed out afterwards.
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BSC
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Description
Document presenting some of the key technical properties of many of the most common building materials.
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Colorado State Forest Service,
CSFS
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Description
Wildfire construction guidelines from the Colorado State Forest Service focusing on site design and building materials to mitigate damage to homes in wildfire-prone areas.
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CAFED,
CAL FIRE OSFM,
CADFFP
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Description
A list of exterior building products and materials approved for use in wildland urban interface zoned homes. These products are non-combustible or ignition-resistant.
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FEMA
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Description
Report from FEMA describing techniques for floodproofing structures.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Guide from Building Science Corporation on how to construct a flood and hurricane resistant home.
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FEMA
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Description
FEMA mitigation assessment team report following Hurricane Ivan in Florida and Alabama including observations, recommendations, and technical guidance.