Guides A-Z

This measure guide describes the need to install a dedicated dual-pole circuit breaker for a future solar photovoltaic installation.

This measure guide describes the need to provide an architectural drawing for a future solar photovoltaic installation.

Measure guide describing the need to provide an architectural drawing for a future solar hot water installation.

Guide describing application of a radiant barrier layer in the attic to block radiant heat transfer between hot surfaces and heat-absorbing surfaces.

Guide describing ways to strengthen roof assemblies for resistance to hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.

Guide describing effective ways to distribute hot water using either a core (compact) plumbing layout or a central homerun manifold piping system.

Guide describing how to properly construct decks and other building attachments to be resistant to ignition in the event of a wildfire.

Guide describing the use of recirculation pumps to speed the flow of hot water to faucets for reduced wait times and savings in energy and water usage.

Guide for designing and installing interior ducts in an interstitial floor cavity in new and existing homes.

Guide describing how to provide combustion air for fireplaces and how to test fireplaces for combustion safety.

Guide describing fuel tank anchoring practices for disaster resistance.

Measure guide describing the need to install a mounting surface for equipment related to a future solar photovoltaic installation, and how to prepare a space for the installation.

Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards the home is likely to face within its lifetime.

Guide describing how to design HVAC systems to be located within the conditioned space of the home, either in a utility closet or in an air sealed conditioned attic, basement, or crawl space.

Guide describing various ways of implementing passive and low-energy cooling techniques for a house.

Guide describing design for shelter-in-place spaces during windstorm storm events.

This guide describes procedures for assessing feasibility of solar resources, and designating location of propolsed PV arrays and solar thermal panels.

Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.

Guide describing options for designing and locating the thermal boundary at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new and existing homes.

Guide describing how to install ventilation air inlets in open locations at a safe distance from potential air contamination sources.

Guide describing options for adding dehumidification equipment to a home to maintain indoor relative humidity below 60%.

This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.

This guide describes the need for installing a wiring conduit for future solar photovoltaic installations.