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FIRESafe Marin
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Webpage from FireSafe Marin explaining the vulnerability of different deck setups and materials.
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IBHS,
NFPA
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Fact sheet describing research conducted by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety into how burning embers can ignite softwood decks like redwood and cedar and how to minimize the likelihood these decks will be ignited by embers.
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NFPA
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A webpage containing information provides links to state- and province- based coalitions dedicated to advocating for home fire sprinklers.
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Cal Fire
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Article from CAL FIRE on fire-resistant landscaping to mitigate ignition of homes.
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FIRESafe Marin
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List of guidelines for plants and their fire resistance from FIRESafe Marin.
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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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Colorado State Forest Service,
CSFS
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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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TFFT
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Five step plan from the Tahoe Fire & Fuels team outlining how to create an effective defensible space for wildfire protection. Recommendations include siting for homes on slopes.
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FLASH
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Website containing resources from the nonprofit FLASH, which "is the country’s leading consumer advocate for strengthening homes and safeguarding families from natural and manmade disasters."
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of various roof types on cooling energy performance in a test facility.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guide from Building Science Corporation on how to construct a flood and hurricane resistant home.
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EPA
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This document includes tips for safely and effectively cleaning up a home after a flood. It is available in several languages.
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EPA
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This five-page brochure contains basic information on flood cleanup with illustrations and links to more detailed information.
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DWR
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Website providing information to the public about preparing for floods and floods related to fires.
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ASCE
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Link to all versions of ASCE/SEI 24, a standard describing the minimum requirements and expected performance for the siting and design and construction of buildings and structures in flood hazard areas that are subject to building code requirements.
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EPA
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Description
Website providing series of short how-to videos, infographics and more resources on cleaning up a home after a flood.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
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Description
Report describing dry floodproofing technologies for non-residential buildings, including information about regulatory requirements, design considerations, and descriptions of floodproofing methods and equipment.
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Florida AIA,
The American Institute of Architects
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Description
Presentation explaining the fenestration elements of the Florida Building Code.
Organization(s)
TRI,
Florida Roofing Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association Inc.,
FRSA
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Description
Manual for proper installation practices, industry standards and the code requirements of roofing tiles for the Florida market.
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WTSP Television Station,
WTSP-TV
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Description
Article describing the history and the current debate about how to adjust the Florida building codes.
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FEMA,
American Red Cross
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A fact sheet on how to prepare for a natural disaster by storing food and water through an emergency food supply.
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Northumberland County Conservation District,
Society of American Foresters
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Description
Journal article describing energy impacts from shade trees and forests and solar heating and air infiltration.
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IBHS
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Description
Website describing the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)'s Fortified Home program which offers home builders standards and guidance for constructing and renovating homes for increased disaster resistance.
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IBHS
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Description
Calculator determining the appropriate design pressures for steep-slope roof coverings for roofers and evlauators.
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IBHS
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Description
Fact sheet describing the acceptable underlayment alternatives including ASTM D6757 Underlayment Felt Containing Inorganic Fibers for Steep-Slope Roofing for certain applications.
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IBHS
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Description
Checklist providing recommendations for the right tape in order to reduce the risk of leaks during storms with wind-driven rain.
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IBHS
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Checklist highlighting the requirement for metal structural connections and materials fasteners used to retrofit or construct FORTIFIED buildings less than 3,000 ft from saltwater to be suitably protected from corrosion.
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IBHS
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Checklist intending to clarify FORTIFIED Home™ eligibility requirements that relate to a home’s foundation.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing specific information about the type of residential building eligible for designation consideration in the FORTIFIED Home program.
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IBHS
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Description
Factsheet describing ways to install sheathing over existing 1x roof decking.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing prescriptive instructions on how to retrofit ladder framing on gable end overhangs to achieve a maximum depth of 18 in. from the face of the wall.
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IBHS
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Checklist describing requirements for roof sheathing along the gable end truss or rafter to achive a FORTIFIED Roof, including New Roof designations and exceptions.
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IBHS
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Factsheet describing garage door pressure rating requirements in high wind– prone areas.
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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 Existing Homes.
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IBHS
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Website providing resources for roofers to construct high-wind, hurricane, and hail-resistant roofs from IBHS Fortified program.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing information on how and when to install solid sheathing over spaced deck boards on homes located in areas that use the FORTIFIED Home™–High Wind standards.
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IBHS
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Description
Checklist providing good and bad methods of fortifying the roof, especially in high wind situations.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing good and bad methods of fortifying the roof, especially in hurricanes.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing information about the specific requirements of FORTIFIED Roof™ design and construction standard for re-roofing specific for high wind resistance.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing information about the specific requirements of FORTIFIED Roof™ design and construction standard for re-roofing specific for high wind and hail resistance.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing information about the specific requirements of FORTIFIED Roof™ design and construction standard for re-roofing specific for hurricane resistance.
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IBHS
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Checklist highlighting key concepts of wind design uplift pressures and design uplift pressure ratings for proper selection and installation of residential roof covering systems to comply with section R905.1 of the 2015 International Residential Code for a FORTIFIED Roof™–New Roof designation.
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IBHS
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Fact sheet instructing installers about flashing installed on a FORTIFIED roof and points to roof covering manufacturers for flashing installation instructions.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing the type of roofing felt recommended by IBHS as a quilified sealed roof deck system for asphalt shingle or metal roofing.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing options and a guide for taping roof deck seams.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing information on strengthening the attachment of roof sheathing and installation of a sealed roof deck system using a spray polyurethane foam adhesive.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing selection and installation guidance for residential, non-structural metal roof systems installed over wood roof decks with a roof slope 2:12 or greater to comply with section R905.1 of the 2015 IRC for a FORTIFIED Roof – New Roof Designation.
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IBHS
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Description
Checklist providing additional guidance and options for asphalt shingle installations at roof edges, intersections and valleys.
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IBHS
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Website providing technical documents of checklists, calculators, bulletin, modular home toolkit, standard details, and corrosion resistance requirements – map set; describing the requirements of the IBHS Fortified Home program to improve the disaster resistance of new and existing homes.
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USGCRP
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Report analyzing the effect of global climate change on national interests, and providing climate predictions.