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Report from FEMA on how to reduce damage from localized flooding including planning, drainage, building codes and retrofits, and regulations.

Standards for paints and coatings.

Updated detailed information about Formaldehyde.

Checklist for verifying FORTIFIED levels and documentation needed.

Standard intendend to restore the cleanliness of HVAC systems.

Standard describing GREENGUARD Emission Criteria for use with GREENGUARD Certification Program for Low Emitting Products.

Standard that provides expanded and updated requirements for producing, marketing, and specifying plywood for construction and industrial uses.

Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.

2019 version of the California Residential Code.

Standards for requirements, performance, construction, workmanship and others for structural-use panels.

An example of a form a building codes department created to ensure builders are fully aware and have taken steps to provide drainage so that water doesn’t accumulate behind siding. This example is from the city of Newberg, Oregon.

Document describing ASCE 24-14 Flood Resistant Design and Construction changes and highlights, on topics including siting, materials, performance, and utilities.

Fact sheet describing the test procedure for wind and wind driven rain resistance of discontinuous roofing systems.

Technical bulletin describing a set of standards for building materials able to withstand flood waters as needed with wet floodproofing.

ASTM standard for wood-composite decking and guardrail materials under a variety of tests, including fire performance and UV resistance. Available for preview and purchase at the reference link.

Technical bulletin addressing surfacing options in regards to composite wood panels and their emission barrier capabilities.

Test method designed to calculate an assigned air permeance of flexible sheet or rigid panel-type materials at a reference air pressure differential of 75 Pa which was published in the year 2021 and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link.

Test method designed to obtain reliable values for the WVTR of plastic film and sheeting which was published in the year 2020 and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link.

Standard detailing the specific requirements for all face, back, and inner ply grades as well as formaldehyde emissions, moisture content, tolerances, sanding, and grade marking which was published in 2020, can be acquired through a subscription with the ANSI webstore.

Specification covering the standard requirements for application of full thickness Portland cement-based plaster for exterior (stucco) and interior work. This standard was produced in the year 2023, and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link. There are also other versions of...

Specification covering the standard requirements for application of full thickness Portland cement-based plaster for exterior (stucco) and interior work. This standard was produced in the year 2022, and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link. There are also other versions of...