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Table calculating friction losses for PVC pipe by length.

Webpage from American Red Cross describing how to stay safe and prepare homes for severe winter weather such as blizzards.

Article about one way to deal with the cold-water surprise effect of tankless water heaters.

Article describing different types of water softeners and how they work.

Article describing the factors that can lead to inefficient hot water distribution systems in homes.

Specification of criteria for lavatory faucets and faucet accessories under the U.S. EPA WaterSense Program.

Website providing certifications and codes for automatic gas shut off valves in the state of California.

Article from the Institute of Biological Engineering describing reverse osmosis water softeners.

Article describing water leak detection and modes of testing (video camera inspection, hydrostatic pressure, electronic listening, isolation, and digital testing).

Website providing lists of WaterSense-qualified products for home plumbing and irrigation equipment that meet the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.

Factsheet describing backflow valve benefits and tips.

Fact sheet describing principles of insulating steam distribution and condensate return lines as an effective way to prevent energy loss.

Website with consumer and contractor information about building codes and regulations for solar water heating systems.

PDF detailing the inspection and verification guidance for WaterSense labeled new homes including indoor and outdoor efficiency requirements, and homeowner and building management education.

Report showing installers how to attach ducts, pipes, and associated equipment to buildings to minimize earthquake damage.

Report describing filtration, distillation, and disinfection methods of water treatment.

Webpage describing specification requirements including checklist that establishes the criteria for water-efficient homes under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) WaterSense program.

Resource that provides a directory of individuals that have successfully completed all requirements of at least one WaterSense Approved Certification Method (WACM) through a Home Certification Organization (HCO).

Web article describing common issues that can cause refrigerant system flare joints to leak.

2009 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.

2012 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.

2015 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.

2018 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.

Website providing a description of the WaterSense labeled homes program and a checklist of mandatory requirements for homes to be labeled under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) WaterSense program, Version 2.0.