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Guide describing categories of direct-vent combustion space- and water-heating equipment and combustion safety testing.
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Guide describing how to provide combustion air for fireplaces and how to test fireplaces for combustion safety.
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Guide describing combustion furnaces with selection and installation guidance.
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Guide describing condensing boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.
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Information guide describing things to consider before attempting retrofits including any combustion appliances, or that may affect them.
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Guide describing how to conduct combustion appliance zone testing.
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Guide describing a method for insulating an unvented attic by spraying foam insulation along the underside of the roof deck.
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Guide describing gas-fired boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.
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Guide describing oil-fired boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.
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Guide describing the installation of a tankless hot water heater to provide domestic hot water that is heated on demand without the standby losses associated with tank storage water heaters.
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An entirely new section in the 2015 IECC/IRC regarding fuel-burning appliances basically requires the appliance to be isolated from the building thermal envelope, located either outside or within a separate room if the fuel-burning appliance is supplied by open combustion air ducts. This brief provides an overview of the requirements and further details of approving the actual "room".
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Guide describing how to add spray foam insulation to the underside of the existing roof deck as part of the conversion of a vented attic to an unvented, insulated attic.
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Information guide describing considerations for before retrofitting HVAC systems, retrofit scope considerations, and HVAC system replacement options.
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Guide describing how to choose and install a carbon monoxide alarm.
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Information guide describing things to consider before retrofitting walls, windows, and doors, including wiring, moisture protection, and lead paints.
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Guide describing how to evaluate existing ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.
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Guide describing how to properly ventilate un-vented combustion appliances such as sealed fireplaces.
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Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.