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2006 edition of the code establishing regulations to safeguard life and property from the intrusion of wildland fire and to prevent structure fires from spreading to wildland fuels; regulates defensible space and provides ignition-resistant construction requirements to protect against fire exposure...

Link to the most recent version of ACCA Manual D, a standard outlining industry procedure for sizing residential duct systems.

Link to the most recent version of ACCA Manual J, a standard for producing HVAC equipment sizing loads for single-family detached homes, small multi-unit structures, condominiums, townhouses, and manufactured home

Link to the most recent version of ACCA Manual S, a standard covering sizing strategies for all types of cooling and heating equipment, as well as how to use comprehensive manufacturer’s performance data on sensible, latent, or heating capacity for various operating conditions.

Information on the control of air flow across building enclosures to control moisture damage, reduce energy losses, and ensure occupant comfort and health. A continuous, strong, stiff, durable and air impermeable air barrier system is required between the exterior and conditioned space to control...

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

Article describing technologies available for monitoring indoor air quality (IAQ).

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

Website describing electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging stations, and incentives for installing electric vehicle charging stations.

Regulatory Compliance Toolbox by the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) concerning health, safety, environmental, fashion and business information related to home furnishings.

Library describing ANSI-affiliated standards.

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

This standard provides the minimum requirements for energy-efficient design of most sites and buildings, except low-rise residential buildings. It offers, in detail, the minimum energy efficiency requirements for design and construction of new sites and buildings and their systems, new portions of...

ASTM standard providing test methods for determining duct air leakage in low-rise residential and commercial buildings.

Articles describing attic and ceiling insulation, including mentions of baffles with protect insulation from wind washing.

Technical article describing issues and moisture concerns related to weatherization efforts.

Article describing bidirectinoal charging and energy storage methods using electric vehicles.

Research study about key sustainability concepts, durability, energy efficiency and new flood resistant design.

Case study describing solar thermal and photovoltaic systems in new construction.

Webpage providing the latest version of the California Plumbing Code.

Webpage containing the latest version of the California Residential Code.

Webpage describing how caulking is used, how to select the appropriate caulking, and how to apply caulking.

Factsheet describing how caulking is used, how to select the appropriate caulking, and how to apply caulking.

Case study characterizing the framing factors for the exterior walls, ceilings, and floors of 180 wood-framed low-rise residential buildings across the United States.

Webpage describing electric vehicle chargers

Website describing technical expertise and support regarding electric vehicle infrastructure.

Technical report detailing a study in which actual cooling loads are compared to modeled cooling loads.

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

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requirement for clothing storage units (CSUs) to be tested for stability, exceed minimum stability requirements, be marked and labeled with safety information, and bear a hang tag providing performance and technical data about the stability of the CSU.

Job Process sheet for the manufactured housing industry showing how to cut insulation batts to fit wall cavities in a factory production environment.

Article describing codes and test methods related to fire-resistant construction of decks.

FEMA risk management series guide on hospital safety and resilience to natural disasters.

Guide describing design recommendations to ensure that electric vehicle charging stations comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act

Webpage providing a step-by-step guide for replacing the exterior caulking on your home.

Webpage describing the benefits of installing insulation on a water heater, including descriptions of different types of tank insulation.

Webpage providing a guide for homeowners to follow when installing a water heater blanket on their electric resistance water heater.

A book describing how to complete an earthquake retrofit plan for wood-frame residential buildings.

Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.

Article describing electric vehicle charging, including charger types and infrastructure development.

Website describing analyses for products and standards affecting home heating, cooling, and appliances, in regards to technical, economical, and energy efficiency pathways.

Research project addressing low-cost options that reduce monthly energy costs and improve the quality of life by enhancing comfort levels in low-income homes.

Online textbook describing energy, including energy types, and energy use in homes.

Website describing information about electric vehicles and their associated infrastructure.

Brochure providing information on the design of the EPA Region 8 headquarters in Denver, CO.

List describing vetted products and equipment for the deployment of electric vehicle charging and hardware systems, evaluated against criteria developed by industry consensus, utility input, and review of government agency requirements for the electric vehicle supply equipment industry.

Tool helping users create an electric vehicle charging station deployment plan, including site layout and cost estimates.

Fact sheet describing indoor air quality (IAQ), including information on common sources of indoor air pollutants and best practices for improving IAQ.

An engineering design guide for hydronic heat loops, discussing the features and advantages of condensing boilers.

Webpage containing the most recent links for FEMA P-361, FEMA P-320, and other documents produced by FEMA regarding the construction of safe rooms for emergencies.

FEMA guidance for flood damage in areas prone to flooding.