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Transformations built this production home in the cold climate in Devens, MA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.

Transformations built this production home in the cold climate in Devens, MA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.
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Turn valve clockwise from vertical (aligned with piping) to horizontal (perpendicular to piping) to shut off gas

Turn valve clockwise from vertical (aligned with piping) to horizontal (perpendicular to piping) to shut off gas
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Two L-brackets or seismic snubbers are installed at each corner of the HVAC unit and a vibration isolator or spring mount is installed in each corner to anchor the unit while allowing for slight movement in an earthquake

Two L-brackets or seismic snubbers are installed at each corner of the HVAC unit and a vibration isolator or spring mount is installed in each corner to anchor the unit while allowing for slight movement in an earthquake
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Types of brackets recommended for use in securing cabinets and drawers to the wall of the home.

Types of brackets recommended for use in securing cabinets and drawers to the wall of the home.
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Typical lateral load transfer for one- and two- story buildings.

Typical lateral load transfer for one- and two- story buildings.
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Underwriters Laboratory label for a safe room door.

Underwriters Laboratory label for a safe room door.
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United Way built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Deer Park, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.

United Way built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Deer Park, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
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United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Coram, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.

United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Coram, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.
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United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Deer Park, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.

United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Deer Park, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.
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United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in East Patchogue, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.

United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in East Patchogue, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.
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United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Huntington Station, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.

United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Huntington Station, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.
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United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Medford, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Medford, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Port Jefferson Station, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.

United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Port Jefferson Station, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.
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Unity Homes built this custom spec home in the cold climate in Walpole, NH, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.

Unity Homes built this custom spec home in the cold climate in Walpole, NH, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.
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Uplift forces acting on the roof are met with roof-wall connections that distribute the forces down the walls and into the foundation along the continuous load path.

Uplift forces acting on the roof are met with roof-wall connections that distribute the forces down the walls and into the foundation along the continuous load path.
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Use flexible straps to secure large electronics equipment like computer monitors and microwave ovens during seismic events.

Use flexible straps to secure large electronics equipment like computer monitors and microwave ovens during seismic events.
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Use plumbers metal strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater in a corner to prevent tipping during an earthquake.

Use plumbers metal strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater in a corner to prevent tipping during an earthquake.
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Use strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater to a straight wall to prevent tipping during an earthquake.

Use strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater to a straight wall to prevent tipping during an earthquake.
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Vented crawlspace cripple wall has seismic retrofits – plywood is added on interior that fastens to extra blocking added at sill plate and connected to foundation with new anchor bolts

Vented crawlspace cripple wall has seismic retrofits – plywood is added on interior that fastens to extra blocking added at sill plate and connected to foundation with new anchor bolts
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Vented crawlspace foundation insulated at floor joist with rigid foam.

Vented crawlspace foundation insulated at floor joist with rigid foam.
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Ventilation tied into the return with a mechanical damper

Ventilation tied into the return with a mechanical damper
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Ventilation tied into the return without a mechanical damper

Ventilation tied into the return without a mechanical damper
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Wall Bracing IV: Seismic-Related Provisions

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Wall Bracing: Satisfy the code with strong, resilient, fully sheathed walls