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2009 International Building Code - IBC

2017

International Code Council

ICC

2009 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.

2009 International Fuel Gas Code - IFGC

2017

International Code Council

ICC

2009 edition of code establishing a baseline for the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas fired appliances through performance requirements.

2009 International Residential Code - IRC

2017

International Code Council

ICC

2009 edition of code for residential buildings that creates minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings of three stories or less, bringing together all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for one- and two-family residences.

2009 Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards, FEMA P-85

2019

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Fact sheet describing a report providing best practices for reducing damages from floods to manufactured homes.

2010 Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings, FEMA P-804

2019

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Fact sheet providing an overview of the FEMA document Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings.

2012 International Building Code - IBC

2019

International Code Council

ICC

2012 International Mechanical Code - IMC

2019

International Code Council

ICC

2012 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for mechanical systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, exhaust, ducts, fireplaces, combustion and hydronic systems, using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.

2012 International Residential Code - IRC

2019

International Code Council

ICC

2012 edition of code for residential buildings that creates minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings of three stories or less, bringing together all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for one- and two-family residences.

2017 Florida Building Code – Building, Sixth Edition

2017

International Code Council,

Florida Building Commission

ICC,

FBC

Florida building code including all the amendments and additions by Florida for the wind-borne debris regions and the high-velocity hurricane zone.

2017 Protecting Building Utility Systems From Flood Damage, FEMA P-348

2019

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Fact sheet providing an overview of FEMA P-348, Protecting Building Utility Systems From Flood Damage.

2018 International Building Code - IBC a Compilation of Flood Resistant Provisions

2017

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Document describing portions of the flood provisions from the 2018 editions of the IBC, IRC, IEBC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IFC, ISPSC, IPSDC, and ICC Performance Code.

2019 Fortified Home New Construction Hurricane Technical Summary

2019

Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

IBHS

Report summarizing the requirements for strenghtening and protecting the roof, openings in the house, and creating a continuous load path to strengthen walls and foundation per the IBHS Fortified Homes Hurricane Standard for New Homes.

2019 Standard for the Calculation and Labeling of the Energy Performance of Low-Rise Residential Buildings Using an Energy Rating Index, ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301

2019

Residential Energy Services Network,

International Code Council

ICC,

RESNET

Standard providing a methodology for calculating Energy Rating Index for code compliance.

5 Ways to Protect Your Home From Wildfires

2017

McGuigan Connor

Sierra Club

Article from the Sierra Club explaining 5 steps to take to ensure your home's resistance to wildfires, including site maintenance and roof construction guidelines.

7 Reasons to Mulch Your Garden As Soon As Possible

2017

One Green Planet

Article describing seven reasons to mulch gardens.

A Methodology for Calculating Cooling from Vegetation Evapotranspiration for use in Urban Space Microclimate Simulations

2017

Gkatsopoulos Panagiotis

National Technical University of Athens

Paper describing a proposed method for quantifying tree and vegetation evapotranspiration effects on city climate

A Plug-and-Play Duct System Evaluation

2017

Beach Robert,

et al.

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS

Report describing an air distribution system composed of a series of uniformly-sized ducts that terminate in rooms throughout the home and return to a central manifold, similar in fashion to a “home-run” cross-linked polyethylene plumbing system.

A Thermally Broken Steel Connection

2017

West Chris

Journal of Light Construction,

JLC

Article describing methods for thermally isolating a garage in a Passive House-certified multifamily building.

ABAA Section 072703: Sprayed Polyurethane Foam (Medium Density Closed Cell)

2019

Air Barrier Association of America

ABAA

Standard providing master specifications for closed cell, medium density spray polyurethane foam air barriers located in the non-accessible part of the wall.

ABAA Section 072713: Self-Adhered Sheet Membranes

2019

Air Barrier Association of America

ABAA

Standard providing information about self-adhered sheet air barriers located in the non-accessible part of the wall and materials to bridge and seal air leakage pathways and gaps.

ACCA Standard 4 - Maintenance of Residential HVAC Systems

2019

Air Conditioning Contractors of America

ACCA

Standard providing nationally recognized, manufacturer-endorsed set of inspection tasks for HVAC maintenance.

AIA Disaster Assistance Handbook, Third Edition

2017

American Institute of Architects

AIA

Report describing the experience gained from AIA’s Disaster Assistance Program with first-hand accounts of disaster response and recovery, case studies and other best practices, including approaches to designing buildings to be more adaptable to uncertainty.

Air Sealing Colorado Homes – 10.634

2019

Weiner C.

Colorado State University,

U.S. Department of Agriculture,

USDA

Fact sheet describing air-sealing concerns and remedies, including HRV/ERV installation, caulking, spray foam, and weatherstrip installation.

APA Building for High Wind Resistance in Light-Frame Wood Construction

2019

APA - The Engineered Wood Association

American Plywood Association,

APA

A publication highlighting recommendations that contribute to improved overall performance in the structural shell and focus on good connection details to tie together exterior walls, roofs and floors.

ASCE Ground Snow Loads

2017

Wilkerson

Medeek Design

Webpage providing mapping tool for obtaining ground snow load, based on ASCE 7-10, for any location in the contiguous United States, with the exception of locations requiring a case study due to extreme local variations in ground snow loads. Fee required for some data.

Assessing the Business Case for Hosting Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in New York State

2019

Nigro Nick,

et al.

Atlas Public Policy,

NYSERDA,

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Report describing the business case of hosting a Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging station in New York, including analysis of real-world data on equipment use, costs, revenue, and assumptions derived from industry reports and original research.

Assessing the Impact of Thickness of the Performance of Stucco Cladding

2004

Brown William C,

Dietrich Mike,

Latimer Mark

American Society of Heating,

American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,

ASHRAE

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

Backup Power Options to Prepare for the Next Power Outage

2019

Suntegrity Solar

Webpage from Suntegrity Solar describing different backup power generator options to prepare for future power outages.

Better Duct Systems for Home Heating and Cooling; Building Technologies Program (Brochure)

2004

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

NREL

Brochure intended to provide readers with a working knowledge of residential heating and cooling duct systems.

BPVC Code Cases: Boilers and Pressure Vessels, BPVC.CC.BPV-2017

2017

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME

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.

BSC Information - Pan Flashing for Exterior Wall Openings for All Climates, Sheet 302

2017

Burkett Lena,

et al.

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs,

CRA,

Colorado Code Consulting,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Webinar answering code-related questions on duct leakage tests, moisture levels in attics and crawlspaces, combustion equipment in conditioned attics, ventilation in multifamily buildings, and continuous insulation in residential construction.

Build A Better Home: Moisture-Resistant Roof Construction

2017

APA - The Engineered Wood Association

American Plywood Association,

APA

Report providing water management details for roof assemblies.

Builder System Performance Package Targeting 30% - 40% Savings in Space Conditioning Energy Use: December 2002 - December 2003

2004

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

Steven Winter Associates

CARB,

NREL,

SWA

Report describing the recommended best practices to achieve energy savings without compromising health or safety.

Builder's Guide to Hot-Dry & Mixed-Dry Climates

2004

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot and Humid Climate, Volume 1

2004

Baechler Michael C,

Love Pat M

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Document providing a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the hot and humid climate.

Building America Building Science Advisor

2019

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

ORNL,

DOE

Web based tool providing decision-making guidance for selecting wall assembly components.

Building America Performance Analysis Procedures, Revision 1

2004

Hendron Robert,

et al.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Partnership for Resource Conservation,

Mountain Energy Partnership,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Document illustrating some analysis concepts that are proven to be effective and reliable in analyzing the transient energy usage of advanced energy systems as well as of entire houses.

Building Thermal Performance, Extreme Heat, and Climate Change

2017

Nahlik Matthew J.,

et al.

American Society of Civil Engineers,

ASCE

Article published by American Society of Civil Engineers on different building types and their effectiveness resisting extreme heat from a building envelope perspective.

California Plumbing Code 2019

2019

California Plumbing Code

CPC

2019 version of California's plumbing code.

CARB Regulations Allow for the Use of Back-Up Generators During a Public Safety Power Shutoff

2019

California Air Resources Board

CARB

Web article describing utility customer’s right to use back-up generators during emergency events, including Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).

CCHRC - Cold Climate Housing Research Center

2019

Cold Climate Housing Research Center

CCHRC

Website of the Cold Climate Housing Research Center.

Choosing Thermostatic Radiator Valves

2004

Gifford Henry

American Boiler Manufacturers Association

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

Classic Rib® Install Guide

2019

Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation

MS Manufacturing Corporation

Installation manual for installing metal panel siding.

Cleaning Fibrous Glass Insulated Duct (Ductboard / Duct Board) Systems - Recommended Practices

2019

North American Insulation Manufacturers Association

NAIMA

Manual showing duct cleaning contractors how to identify the different types of insulated air ducts, how to open each type for access by cleaning equipment and personnel, how to close and seal openings after cleaning.

Climate Research

2017

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOAA

Website providing weather data.

Climate Science Special Report 4th National Climate Assessment Vol 1

2017

U.S. Global Change Research Program

USGCRP,

Climate Science Special Report,

CSSR

Report assessing the science of climate change with a focus on the U.S.

Clothes Dryers

2017

ENERGY STAR

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

EPA,

ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR clothes dryer buying guidance for consumers.

Coastal Hazards: The Importance of “Going Green and Building Strong”

2019

Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

IBHS

Article summarizing the IBHS stance on building practices that can mitigate the impact of high winds and storm surge on structures.

Community-Scale Evaluation Results, BA-0405

2004

Building Science Corporation

BSC

Report investigating the nature, strength, and durability of connections between high performance dwellings and developments.

Conditioned Crawl Space Construction, Performance and Codes, BA-0401

2004

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

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