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Author(s)
McGree Tucker
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Organization(s)
National Fire Protection Association,
NFPA
Description
A report examining the presence, reliability, effectiveness, and impact of sprinkler systems in structure fires.
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Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
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Organization(s)
NEEP
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Users guide to help contractors and homeowners use the Cold Climate Heat Pump Sizing Support Tools developed by NEEP to size and select the best air source heat pumps for their cold climate location.
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Author(s)
Springer David,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Davis Energy Group,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report on investigating the effectiveness of using solar thermal water heaters to address heat losses from piping while recirculating water in multifamily buildings.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
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Washington State Building Code Council
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Organization(s)
Washington State Department of Enterprise Services
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State building energy code for the State of Washington.
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Author(s)
BetterBricks
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Organization(s)
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
NEEA
Description
Website containing useful resources regarding central heat pump water heater systems.
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Author(s)
Amos,
Chan; Walter Moore
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Organization(s)
Building Design and Construction
Description
AIA CEU course covering design considerations for below-grade waterproofing for new construction, the types of below-grade systems available, and specific concerns associated with waterproofing deep foundations.
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South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
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Organization(s)
South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
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Article describing an overview of weatherstripping requirements.
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Author(s)
Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
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Organization(s)
Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
Description
Webpage describing how to flashing installation
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State of California Department of Consumer Affairs
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Organization(s)
State of California
Description
Webpage outlining the definition of contracts and how they function
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Author(s)
Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance
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Organization(s)
FGIA
Description
Web article describing the defining characteristics of the CW and AW window performance classes.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Organization(s)
CPSC
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Webpage documenting a recall of a window shade product.
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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Organization(s)
CDC
Description
Website providing information to prepare for winter storms, prevent cold temperature-related health problems, and protect yourself during all stages of a winter storm.
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American Wood Council,
American National Standards Institute
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Organization(s)
AWC,
ANSI
Description
Manual providing design and construction provisions for connections, wall systems, floor systems, and roof systems; a range of structural elements are covered, including sawn lumber, structural glued laminated timber, wood structural sheathing, I-joists, and trusses.
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Washington State Department of Ecology
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Organization(s)
Washington State Department of Ecology
Description
Webpage describing burn bans, which wood burning devices are legal in Washington, why wood smoke is harmful to health, and how to reduce the smoke from your wood burning device.