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International Code Council
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ICC
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2015 edition of code for commercial buildings that brings together all structural, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for all buildings except detached one- and two-family residences and townhouses up to three stories.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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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.
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Associated Air Barrier Council,
American National Standards Institute
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AABC,
ANSI
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Standards book discussing the minimum standards of total system balance of HVAC systems.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Standard covering equipment sizing loads for single-family-detached homes, small multi-unit structures, condominiums, town houses and manufactured homes.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Technical manual from ACCA outlining correct methods for zoning of residential HVAC systems.
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Author(s)
Arena Lois
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report analyzing design heating load sizing methods for superinsulated homes in cold climates and comparing them to the actual energy usage to determine if the building load calculation methodology should be changed for calculating the design heating load of these homes.
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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ASME
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Code establishing the rules of safety relating only to pressure integrity for the design, fabrication, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels during construction which was published in the year 2017 and is available to order at the referenced link.
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Author(s)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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Organization(s)
ASME
Description
Code establishing the rules of safety relating only to pressure integrity for the design, fabrication, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels during construction which was published in the year 2021 and is available to order at the referenced link.
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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
Description
Information sheet about soil gas control strategies for foundations.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Document detailing how to build radon-resistant homes.
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Author(s)
Sullivan Bruce,
Schmiede Angela
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
NEEA
Description
Training manual on how to locate ducts within conditioned space and compact design.
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Author(s)
Flothow Jonathan
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Energy Efficiency for All,
EEFA,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Report describing strategies to improve the aging steam heating systems in New York City to improve energy efficiency, reduce oil and gas usage, and cut maintenance costs.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Report telling consumers how radon gets into a home and how to reduce radon entry into a home.
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University of Georgia,
Wang Changlu
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University of Georgia
Description
A fact sheet providing information on termite species and how to prevent them from entering into your home.
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Author(s)
Burdick Arlan
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
Description
Report outlining the issues with using existing ducts with a new low-load HVAC system, which reduces throw at supply registers causing decreased mixing of supply and room air, leading to potential thermal comfort complaints.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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This publication provides a set of best practices for improving indoor air quality in conjunction with energy upgrade work in homes.
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King County Washington
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Organization(s)
King County WA
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Article describing a 9-step process to getting rid of rats and mice, and some preventative actions to take.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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EPA,
FEMA,
HUD
Description
Homeowner guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on dealing with radon following a natural disaster.
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Author(s)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Organization(s)
CDC
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A website providing a checklist of important areas to check when sealing holes inside and outside of the home to prevent entry by rodents and other outside pests.
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Author(s)
Theresa Gilbride,
Kaltreider Christian E
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Factsheet describing tips for building or renovating with a focus on disaster resistance.
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Author(s)
Raymer Paul H,
Moyer Neil
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Tamarack Technologies,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Correcting pressure imbalances in your HVAC system can result in a healthier, more efficient home.
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Guertin Mike
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Description
Central return designs require an open pathway between the room and the heart of the house where the return grill is located.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Website providing the technical specifications and related documents for home builders, subcontractors, architects, and other housing professionals interested in certifying a home to the EPA's Indoor airPLUS program requirements.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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A factsheet providing information on how to prevent pests from entering the home by sealing cracks and openings.
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Pennsylvania State University
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Pennsylvania State University,
PennState Extension
Description
Article explaining how to use integrated pest management to choose methods of pest control that are safe and effective.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
Description
EPA’s 2008 Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule (as amended in 2010 and 2011), aims to protect the public from lead-based paint hazards associated with renovation, repair and painting activities.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Standard technical manual with information about HVAC balancing, testing air and hydronic systems.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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The purpose of this map is to assist national, state and local organizations to target their resources and to implement radon-resistant building codes.
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Natural Disasters Association,
National Hazard Mitigation Association
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NDA,
NHMA
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Website providing information on tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms and more.
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National Wildlife Control Operators Association
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NWCOA
Description
NWCOA website homepage.
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New York State
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New York Department of Environmental Conservation
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Website of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Author(s)
Geiger Chris A,
Cox Caroline
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San Francisco Department of the Environment,
SF Environment,
Center for Environmental Health,
CEH,
International Code Council,
ICC
Description
Report providing detailed steps for builders, architects, and property managers to take for integrated pest management for control of a variety of pests including insects, rodents, and birds.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Website explaining the risks associated with radon in homes and how to protect homes against radon.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Standard providing information on contractors who offer radon control services to homeowners.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
Description
Website with information about radon-resistant construction techniques and other radon resources for builders, contractors and homebuyers.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
et al.
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EPA,
HUD,
NIH,
OSHA
Description
Worker guidance from EPA, HUD, NIH, and OSHA for radon issues following a natural disaster.
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City of New York
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City of New York
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Website providing information about how to keep the properties rat-free and address conditions that can lead to rats.
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Brennan Terry,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report describing steps homeowners can take to improve the indoor air quality in their home, including ventilating, preventing pests, and reducing pollutants in the home.
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Building Energy Codes Program,
U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.
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National Park Service
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National Park Service
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Manual describing methods for rodent-proofing buildings.
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Wildlife Damage Management
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Wildlife Damage Management
Description
Website providing information about how to prevent rodent entry in homes.
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ASTM International
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Organization(s)
ASTM
Description
Standard describing methods for installing radon mitigation systems in existing residential buildings three stories or less in height which was published in the year 2021 and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link.
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ASTM International
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ASTM
Description
ASTM designation regarding two radon control options for low-rise residential building construction. This standard was produced in the year 2008, and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link.
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Northeastern IPM Center
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Northeastern IPM Center
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Website providing information on all types of pest management for multi-family housing.
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Stop Pests
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Organization(s)
Stop Pests
Description
Webpage providing information how to deal with rodents by knowing what they look like, where they live, and what they do.
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Author(s)
Peterson Chris,
et al.
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA,
USDA Forest Service
Description
A report describing methods for constructing homes and treating soils to reduce the risk of termites in buildings.
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Author(s)
Farber Madeline
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Organization(s)
Fox News
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A story about bees building a hive in the drainage plane behind the brick veneer siding. The bees entered the wall through unprotected drainage holes.
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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
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Organization(s)
CSIRO
Description
Image depicting damage from termites in weatherboard cladding.
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Author(s)
Green Jody
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Organization(s)
University of Nebraska - Lincoln,
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Description
Article describing identification of termite infestations in homes and treatment options.
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Author(s)
Peterson Chris,
et al.
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Organization(s)
U.S. Forest Service,
USDA
Description
An introduction to the insect termites.