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Report covering the fundamental waterproofing strategies for tub and shower assemblies.
Case Study
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Case study describing the techniques involved with insulating and air sealing tub space prior to installation in order to prevent drafts and moisture escaping.
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Fact sheet providing guidance for homeowners on cleaning bathroom exhaust fans to reduce the risk of house fires.
Guide
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This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to walls behind showers and tubs.
Video
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Video describing how homeowners can save water by replacing their showerhead.
Video
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Video describing how homeowners can save water by replacing their faucet aerator.
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Website providing a searchable list of products that meet the EPA WaterSense criteria for water savings.
Video
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Video explaining how to design bathrooms to be flood-friendly, or easily remedied to the original conditions post-flood.
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Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2018 publication.
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Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2012 Publication.
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Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2015 publication.
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Web page providing links or specifications for homes to be labeled through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.
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Specification of criteria for lavatory faucets and faucet accessories under the U.S. EPA WaterSense Program.
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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.
Reference
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Resource that provides a checklist of program criteria for water-efficient new homes under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.
Video
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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.
Reference
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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.
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Resource to help builders better understand the WaterSense requirements for labeled homes and assist them in meeting the criteria so they can receive the label for their new construction.
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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).
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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.
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Fact sheet describing the home certification program CHEERS and its requirements for whole house water management in a checklist format.
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Webpage from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency describing the EPA WaterSense program including the Mandatory Checklist for WaterSense Labeled Homes, information on how to get certified, and information on finding or becoming a WaterSense Home Certifying Organization.
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Webpage describing the home certification organization, 24/7 Certifications and their requirements for whole house water management in a checklist format.
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Webpage describing the home certification program, Home Innovation Research Labs' requirements for whole house water management.