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2015 International Mechanical Code - IMC

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Author(s)
International Code Council
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Organization(s)
ICC
Description
2015 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for mechanical systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, exhaust, ducts, fireplaces, combustion and hydronic systems, using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.

2015 Uniform Plumbing Code - UPC

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Author(s)
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
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Organization(s)
IAPMO
Description
Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2015 publication.

Heat-Pump Clothes Dryers

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Author(s)
Rice Joseph
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Blog post about heat pump clothes dryers.

Wood Stoves, Fireplaces, Pellet Stoves, and Masonry Heaters

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Author(s)
Washington State Department of Ecology
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Organization(s)
Washington State Department of Ecology
Description
Webpage describing burn bans, which wood burning devices are legal in Washington, why wood smoke is harmful to health, and how to reduce the smoke from your wood burning device.