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Wrong - An unbraced water heater in this home fell during an earthquake; the resulting fire destroyed the home.

Wrong - An unbraced water heater in this home fell during an earthquake; the resulting fire destroyed the home.
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Wrong - Debris in these open gutters can ignite from wind-borne embers and lead to ignition of the roof or fascia board; use leaf screens to keep debris out of gutters in wildfire-prone areas.

Wrong - Debris in these open gutters can ignite from wind-borne embers and lead to ignition of the roof or fascia board; use leaf screens to keep debris out of gutters in wildfire-prone areas.
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Wrong - Displaced concrete tiles can allow ember entry.

Wrong - Displaced concrete tiles can allow ember entry.
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Wrong - During high winds air entered the home elsewhere and pushed out the door which was inadequately anchored to the wall.

Wrong - During high winds air entered the home elsewhere and pushed out the door which was inadequately anchored to the wall.
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Wrong - Exhaust pipe is not vertical; poorly installed roofing; roofing odd placement for gable vent.

Wrong - Exhaust pipe is not vertical; poorly installed roofing; roofing odd placement for gable vent.
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Wrong - Flue pipe was poorly flashed at roof.

Wrong - Flue pipe was poorly flashed at roof.
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Wrong - Framing a dormer using only toe nailing and end nailing is not acceptable in areas subjected to high winds, hurricanes, or earthquakes.

Wrong - Framing a dormer using only toe nailing and end nailing is not acceptable in areas subjected to high winds, hurricanes, or earthquakes.
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Wrong - Glazing failed due to windborne debris during a hurricane.

Wrong - Glazing failed due to windborne debris during a hurricane.
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Wrong - House wrap was not properly cut and adhered where the roof meets the wall so water is likely to get behind the house wrap.

Wrong - House wrap was not properly cut and adhered where the roof meets the wall so water is likely to get behind the house wrap.
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Wrong - House wrap was poorly cut at wall interface and not taped leaving wood exposed and vulnerable to water entry.

Wrong - House wrap was poorly cut at wall interface and not taped leaving wood exposed and vulnerable to water entry.
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Wrong - If the soffit is applied directly to the rafter eave, it forms a sloping soffit, which creates a pocket that can trap hot air and embers from a wildfire.

Wrong - If the soffit is applied directly to the rafter eave, it forms a sloping soffit, which creates a pocket that can trap hot air and embers from a wildfire.
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Wrong - In floodplains, the interior grade elevation should be equal to or higher than the exterior grade as shown on right.

Wrong - In floodplains, the interior grade elevation should be equal to or higher than the exterior grade as shown on right.
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Wrong - Ladder framing method for a gable overhang offers low resistance to wind uplift.

Wrong - Ladder framing method for a gable overhang offers low resistance to wind uplift.
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Wrong - Leaks in the roof sheathing can allow water to get in and wet the drywall, providing fertile ground for mold.

Wrong - Leaks in the roof sheathing can allow water to get in and wet the drywall, providing fertile ground for mold.
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Wrong - Metal flashing should be used at wall-to-roof junctions.

Wrong - Metal flashing should be used at wall-to-roof junctions.
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Wrong - Mold can spread rapidly in flood damaged homes if materials aren't dried quickly.

Wrong - Mold can spread rapidly in flood damaged homes if materials aren't dried quickly.
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Wrong - Negative pressure from hurricane winds caused garage door to collapse inward.

Wrong - Negative pressure from hurricane winds caused garage door to collapse inward.
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Wrong - No metal drip edge is visible and asphalt shingles hang down too far.

Wrong - No metal drip edge is visible and asphalt shingles hang down too far.
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Wrong - Roof deck sheathing nails missed the trusses, potentially weakening the roof in high winds.

Wrong - Roof deck sheathing nails missed the trusses, potentially weakening the roof in high winds.
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Wrong - Roof is missing metal drip edge to cover the edge of OSB roof decking, roof underlayment should be trimmed back, and asphalt shingles are poorly installed.

Wrong - Roof is missing metal drip edge to cover the edge of OSB roof decking, roof underlayment should be trimmed back, and asphalt shingles are poorly installed.
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Wrong - Roof sheathing nails missed the rafter below

Wrong - Roof sheathing nails missed the rafter below
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Wrong - Roof-wall juncture lacks metal flashing and is poorly designed, thus encouraging water entry.

Wrong - Roof-wall juncture lacks metal flashing and is poorly designed, thus encouraging water entry.
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Wrong - Roofing nails should not be placed where they will be exposed.

Wrong - Roofing nails should not be placed where they will be exposed.
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Wrong - Roofs with complex geometries are more susceptible to ignition during a wildfire because they offer more places for burning embers to become lodged.

Wrong - Roofs with complex geometries are more susceptible to ignition during a wildfire because they offer more places for burning embers to become lodged.