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2009 edition of code establishing a baseline for the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas fired appliances through performance requirements.

Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2012 Publication.

2015 edition of code establishing a baseline for the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas fired appliances through performance requirements.

Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2015 publication.

2018 edition of code establishing a baseline for the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas fired appliances through performance requirements.

Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes in 2020

Article describing products that can enhance the efficiency and safety of clothes dryer vents.

Guide providing information for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.

Report telling consumers the risks of radon, how radon gets into a home, and steps consumers can take to reduce radon exposure in their homes.

Information sheet about unvented fireplaces and combustion safety.

Standard providing nationally recognized, manufacturer-endorsed set of inspection tasks for HVAC maintenance.

Website providing research, efficiency and safety standards development, and advocacy to the home appliance industry to bring efficient, high-performing home appliances to consumers.

Website reporting efficiencies for dehumidifiers, room air conditioners, and room air cleaners that are tested by independent laboratories and reported by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.

Document reporting results from a study done to evaluate effects of automotive emissions from attached garages on the indoor environment.

Website describing indoor air quality, and common indoor pollutants and how to reduce exposure to them.

Website describing archived program inforamtion for the Air Sensors International Conference, hosted by the University of California, Davis.

American Cleaning Institute website homepage.

Report providing information regarding the benefits and challenges associated with the installation of earthquake-actuated automatic shut-off valves (ASVs) or remote-control valves (RCVs) to stop the flow of natural gas into buildings in the event of an earthquake or rupture of the gas line.

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.

Updated detailed information about Formaldehyde.

Report with updated energy consumption data for 28 residential & commercial miscellaneous electric loads (MELs), including projections to 2040.

Safety brochure from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) describing the dangers to children of furniture tipping over if it is not securely anchored.

Website providing consumers with information about the risk to children from appliances and furniture tipping over and ways to anchor furniture and appliances to prevent this hazard.

Webpage describing different types of appliance thermometers, how they work, and how they should be used by homeowners.

Report explaining how to develop, practice, and maintain emergency plans that reflect what must be done before, during, and after a disaster to protect people and their property.

Guidance from HUD, EPA, NIH, and FEMA for workers who deal directly with asbestos.

Document describing recent discussions on indoor carbon dioxide (CO 2) levels.

The exhaust from residential combustion appliances contains air pollutants and high levels of moisture that must be conveyed to the outdoors to maintain acceptable indoor quality.

A basic guide walking through the various types of valves useful in mitigating the effects of earthquakes and other seismic events on natural gas pipelines for residential use.

Report describing information for builders and retrofitters about eliminating hazards and coincidental energy losses that come from attached garages.

Source for information about Carbon Monoxide including health effects and measures to reduce exposure.

This is a guide for establishing smoke-free policies in public housing and multifamily properties.

A list of EPA-certified wood-burning appliances for home heating for a range of budgets.

ENERGY STAR clothes dryer buying guidance for consumers.

ENERGY STAR criteria that requires clothes dryers meet this set of efficiency and cycle time requirements using eligibility and energy performance metrics.

ENERGY STAR clothes washers key product criteria eligibility and energy performance metrics.

Information sheet summarizing inspection and testing of combustion appliances taught during the 2006 Florida whole-house weatherization training as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hot Climate Initiative.

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.

Article introducing the FTC’s new EnergyGuide label, including estimates of annual energy usage.

A website explaining how to properly dispose of old refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.

Brochure helping homeowners identify hazards, work with contractors to remove the hazards, help ensure the work is done properly, and educate when they can return safely to the home.

Report telling consumers how radon gets into a home and how to reduce radon entry into a home.

Technical bulletin addressing surfacing options in regards to composite wood panels and their emission barrier capabilities.

Article describing the causes of wood decay and moisture issues.

Website providing lists of WaterSense-qualified products for home plumbing and irrigation equipment that meet the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.

ENERGY STAR Key product criteria for dishwashers.

Information sheet with safety tips for home owners on proper maintenance of clothes dryers.

Factsheet describing how to secure refrigerators and other major appliances to wall studs using earthquake appliance straps or angle brackets and bolts.

Factsheet describing how to secure televisions, microwaves, computers, and other electronics to prevent damage during earthquakes.