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The polyethylene ceiling vapor barrier is sealed to form an air barrier around the exhaust fan in this very cold climate location (≥ CZ 6).

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High Performance Plumbing Fixtures and The Flood Hardy Wall

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Video explaining how to design bathrooms to be flood-friendly, or easily remedied to the original conditions post-flood.

2018 Uniform Plumbing Code - UPC

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Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2018 publication.

2012 Uniform Plumbing Code - UPC

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Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2012 Publication.

2015 Uniform Plumbing Code - UPC

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Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2015 publication.

Sewer Backflow and Pumps

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Video explaining issues with backflow from drains and sewer lines and a discussion about different valve types used in water management practices from LSU AgCenter.