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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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City of Edina
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City of Edina
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Report providing guidance on wet floodproofing crawlspaces, unfinished basements, and garages.
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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Report describing approaches to insulating basements in homes built to meet Energy Star levels of performance of heat loss reduction.
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Author(s)
Southface Energy Institute
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Organization(s)
SEI,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Fact sheet describing basement insulation considerations.
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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Information sheet describing techniques for insulating basements.
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Bay Area Retrofit
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YouTube channel featuring 90+ videos to educate Bay Area homeowners and contractors about seismic retrofitting, including information for various home and construction types.
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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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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)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Report telling consumers how radon gets into a home and how to reduce radon entry into a home.
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Author(s)
University of Georgia,
Wang Changlu
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University of Georgia
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A fact sheet providing information on termite species and how to prevent them from entering into your home.
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Author(s)
Southface Energy Institute,
et al.
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Organization(s)
ORNL,
SEI,
DOE
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Information sheet about crawlspace insulation, including installation details.
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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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Author(s)
Rudd Armin
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report analyzing results in crawlspace retrofits in multifamily buildings.
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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
Article explaining what a continuous load path is and the key connection points that make it up.
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Author(s)
Todd Jason
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing methods to manage moisture, rainwater, and vapor in basements and crawlspaces.
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Author(s)
Carmody John,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
University of Minnesota
Description
Handbook providing guidance on the design and construction of foundations for homes, including insulation, air sealing, and water management details for basements, crawlspaces, and slabs.
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Author(s)
Williams Randy
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Article describing what the building codes say about frost-protected shallow foundations as a cost-saving alternative to conventional concrete foundations.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding
Description
Guides describing frost-protected shallow foundations as an alternative method for building an energy-efficient foundation for a house in a cold climate that uses less concrete and saves on labor.
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Author(s)
Hooker Kenneth A
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Concrete Construction
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Article describing frost-protected shallow foundations with construction drawing details.
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King County Washington
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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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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Organization(s)
EPA,
FEMA,
HUD
Description
Homeowner guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on dealing with radon following a natural disaster.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Brochure describing FEMA documents and foundation tips for floodproofing homes.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.
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Author(s)
Mathews Erin
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Organization(s)
This Old House
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An article and video of a breakdown on the preparation and installation of basement insulation.
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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)
Davis Bruce,
Dastur Cyrus,
Warren William E
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Advanced Energy,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report outlining results from a 2005 hygrothermal pilot study in the South.
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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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Organization(s)
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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Author(s)
Green Home Institute
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Organization(s)
Green Home Institute
Description
Video describing how a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) is constructed and including use of a stay-in-place EPS (expanded polystyrene) footing form that provides insulation and simplifies the installation of frost-protected monolithic concrete slab foundations.
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Green Home Institute
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Organization(s)
Green Home Institute
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Video describing how a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) is constructed and including use of a stay-in-place EPS (expanded polystyrene) footing form that provides insulation and simplifies the installation of frost-protected monolithic concrete slab foundations.
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Pennsylvania State University
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Pennsylvania State University,
PennState Extension
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Article explaining how to use integrated pest management to choose methods of pest control that are safe and effective.
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Natural Resources Canada
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Organization(s)
Natural Resources Canada
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Information sheet providing links and resources for insulating basements in cold climates.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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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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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
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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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Mantha Pallavi,
Puttagunta Srikanth
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Document describing good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
Ueno Kohta
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.
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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
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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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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Document describing guidance and requirements for flood openings in walls at and below grade.
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Author(s)
Geiger Chris A,
Cox Caroline
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Organization(s)
San Francisco Department of the Environment,
SF Environment,
Center for Environmental Health,
CEH,
International Code Council,
ICC
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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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ICF Systems
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Massachusetts Building Products
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Information sheet including a checklist of steps to follow for pouring concrete.
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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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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Website with information about radon-resistant construction techniques and other radon resources for builders, contractors and homebuyers.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
et al.
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Organization(s)
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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Organization(s)
City of New York
Description
Website providing information about how to keep the properties rat-free and address conditions that can lead to rats.