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Guide providing minimum design and construction requirements for storm shelters that provide a safe refuge from storms that produce high winds, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

2009 edition of code establishing a baseline for existing building retrofits to reach appropriate safety levels under new construction requirements covered in other ICC codes.

2009 edition of code establishing regulations involving life and property safety from fires and explosion hazards, including emergency planning, fire department access and water supply, automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and hazardous materials planning and storage.

A guide about the above code residential home certification called Earth Advantage and required and optional measures available to meet the point requirements for certification.

A supplement to the 2012 Florida Building Code on energy efficiency and conservation.

Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2012 Publication.

Guide providing information for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.

Guide developed to help contractors, building operators, and city officials successfully adopt cool roof and pavement technology.

Article describing how to stop air leaks around the windows and doors of a home.

Standard covering updates to the expected leakage rates for ductwork constructed to the SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards—Metal & Flexible, duct leakage test procedures; includes recommendations on use of leakage testing, types of test apparatus, and test setup and sample leakage analysis.

A report that evaluates the force it takes to crack stucco of various thicknesses.

The exhaust from residential combustion appliances contains air pollutants and high levels of moisture that must be conveyed to the outdoors to maintain acceptable indoor quality.

Website with consumer and contractor information about building codes and regulations for solar water heating systems.

Fact sheet describing changes made to the 2010 Florida Building Code with regards to wind design loads and requirements.

Part 2 of an article discussing how to maximize two-pipe steam systems for resident space heating.

Information sheet discussing the properties and benefits of insulating concrete forms.

Report outlining how conditioned crawlspaces perform better than vented crawlspaces in terms of safety, health, comfort, durability and energy consumption.

Online database with efficiency information about residential HVAC systems and commercial refrigeration equipment.

Article describing earthship homes.

Online reference containing general information about geothermal heat pumps.

Comprehensive design guide describing the benefits and details of retrofit methods for buildings and equipment in flood-prone areas. Estimated costs are outdated due to publication date.

Broschure detailing water control strategies for building openings (e.g., vents and drainpipes).

Study characterizing how foundation heat exchangers (FHXs) used in residential ground source heat pump systems represent a potential cost savings due to their lesser first cost over other types of heat exchangers.

Research study evaluating the dynamic heat transmission characteristics through two identical Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) wall assemblies in Ottawa, Canada.

Report providing guidelines and procedures to determine whether damaged or potentially damaged buildings are safe for use after wind storms or floods, or if entry should be restricted or prohibited.

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.

Article describing methods to manage moisture, rainwater, and vapor in basements and crawlspaces.

Manual for proper installation practices, industry standards and the code requirements of roofing tiles for the Florida market.

Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.

Article describing the effective R-values of various subslab insulation products, including foil bubble pack.

Results from a research program testing airtightness, implications of air leakage and contaminant reduction over the garage-to-house interface.

Website with information about ENERGY STAR criteria for geothermal heat pumps.

Article describing tree preservation during the construction process.

Guide providing detailed selection and installation instructions for heat pump water heaters.

Report covering control of hydrostatic pressure in wall assemblies.

Web article about solar site assessment.

Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.

Website blog with guidance about calculating heat-loss.

Article describing the effect metal roofs have on thermal performance in hot-humid climates.

Report showing installers how to attach ducts, pipes, and associated equipment to buildings to minimize earthquake damage.

Fact sheet describing principles of insulating steam distribution and condensate return lines as an effective way to prevent energy loss.

Report covering the selection of roof vents for rainwater resistance.

Factsheet describing smart practices for minimizing damage to residential electrical service components during coastal and riverine flood events.

Book with indepth information about hydronic systems for residential and commercial buildings.

Online course describing mold and mold remediation for environmental and public health professionals.

This Photovoltaic (PV) Installer Resource Guide is an informational resource covering basic requirements for PV installations intended for individuals pursuing the Photovoltaic Installer Certification credential offered by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).

Report covering wind loading on roofing assemblies.

Standards for requirements, performance, construction, workmanship and others for structural-use panels.

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.