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Florida Building Code
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Map of the wind-borne debris region of Florida
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Description
ENERGY STAR article on finding a refrigerator or freezer recycling program.
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AERC
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Webpage providing assistance with finding the AERC climate zone of particular locations to aid in selecting window attachment products.
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University of Nevada Cooperative Extension,
USDA Forest Service
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A guide to construction of wildfire resistant homes and communities.
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MNDPS,
State Fire Marshal Division,
SFM
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Factsheet describing fire related terms such as noncombustible, fire resistant, fire retardant, flame spread, how they are applied, and related testing standards.
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UCANR,
University of California Cooperative Extension
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Guidelines from the University of California Cooperative Extension on how fires spread, how homes typically burn, and what homeowners can do to prepare their homes for wildfire season.
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UCANR,
University of California Cooperative Extension
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A report showing what happens when windows break as a result of temperature differences between the inside and outside of the home, as well as code standards for the State of California regarding window exposure to wildfires.
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University of Zagreb
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A guide for designers, architects, engineers, and fire experts on how to design rainscreen and ventilated cavities such that they don’t contribute to the spread of a fire.
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NFPA
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Description
Articles, research, case studies, and more outlining considerations for planning and installation of a fire-protection system.
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IBHS,
NFPA
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Description
Fact sheet providing a reference for the different types of fire pumps and fire pump drivers.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA,
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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Description
Article defining terms and testing requirements for fire-resistant construction materials including combustible, noncombustible, fire-resistant or fire-resistance, and ignition-resistant.
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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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BSC,
Building Science Corporation
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Description
Article describing five fundamental changes to building construction from the last 50 years and their modern construction consequences.
Organization(s)
PEX Universe
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Description
A webpage discussing how water heater expansion tanks operate and how to repair them.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Article describing methods to manage moisture, rainwater, and vapor in basements and crawlspaces.
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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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ADC
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Standard providing a comprehensive approach to evaluating, selecting, specifying and installing flexible duct in HVAC systems.
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Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Research report assessing the moisture and cooling load impacts of airtightness and mechanical ventilation in homes in hot-humid climates.
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Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Research study outlining savings from reducing air infiltration, with and without the addition of mechanical ventilation, using two identical laboratory homes designed to model existing Florida building stock.
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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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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Description
Calculator helping users determine cost savings of refrigerator replacement.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
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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Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
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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.
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UF
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Brochure-guide describing swales and their qualities, including objective, maintenance, and design considerations.
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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.
Organization(s)
WTSP Television Station,
WTSP-TV
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Article describing the history and the current debate about how to adjust the Florida building codes.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article discussing flow-through assemblies of walls.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.
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Home Energy
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Article describing the effective R-values of various subslab insulation products, including foil bubble pack.
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Owens Corning Insulation
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Information sheet with manufacturer specifications about insulated concrete forms.
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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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FSEC
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Website with information for consumers about solar thermal systems for homes.
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Northumberland County Conservation District,
Society of American Foresters
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Journal article describing energy impacts from shade trees and forests and solar heating and air infiltration.
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EPA
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Detailed information about Formaldehyde including health effects and strategies to reduce exposure.
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Report about development of effective strategies to reduce the overall building energy use in line with Building America goals in this modestly priced market rate project.
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IBHS
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Animated video demonstrating the continuous load path of a hurricane on a house.
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IBHS
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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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Calculator determining the appropriate design pressures for steep-slope roof coverings for roofers and evlauators.