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California Plumbing Code 2019

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2019 version of California's plumbing code.

PVC - Friction Loss in Fittings and Equivalent Length

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Table calculating friction losses of PVC pipe fittings.

Oilheat America: Burners

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A website providing information on the purpose of burners and the components used in burners.

Proper Mulching

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Pamphlet describing proper mulching around trees and problems and benefits associated with mulching.

How to Anchor Furniture to a Wall

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Installation tips and product suggestions for mounting hardware.

High Performance Existing Homes

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Webpage listing research projects studying deep energy retrofits of homes in Florida.

Window Attachments

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DOE presentation describing a project to study window attachments.

Raised-Heel Trusses

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Information sheet with the definition and uses for a raised truss.

MPI Green Performance Standard

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List of products approved by the Master Painters Institute.

National Wildlife Control Operators Association

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NWCOA website homepage.

EU Science Hub - Joint Research Centre

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Mold

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Website providing guidance about mold and moisture for homes, schools, multifamily and commercial buildings.

Termites

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An introduction to the insect termites.

Mind the Gap, Eh!, BSI-038

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Discussion of building sheathing.

Wildfire Ready

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A webpage providing guidance on increasing the wildfire resistance of a home.

Designing for Floods, BSI-128

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Report providing guidance on designing buildings to be flood resistant.

List of ENERGY STAR Dishwashers

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Resource that provides guidance when choosing dishwashers that meet WaterSense program requirements.

Building a Better Trombe Wall

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Fact sheet providing background and technical information on Trombe wall design

CFL Glossary

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A website describing a list of common vocabulary used when describing light bulbs.

For Homes

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Website with information for consumers about solar thermal systems for homes.

Pump Day Procedures

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Information sheet including a checklist of steps to follow for pouring concrete.

Particulate Matter

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American Lung Association web page providing information on particulate matter and indoor air quality.

Selecting Caulk

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Article describing various types of caulks and sealants, their formulas and best uses.

Mold Course

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Online course providing an overview of mold prevention and mold remediation.

Smoke Control Systems

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Article describing building smoke control systems.

Concrete Homes

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Information sheet discussing the properties and benefits of insulating concrete forms.

Seismic Retrofitting

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Newsletter containing five articles focused on seismic retrofitting.

Standards & Publications

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Webpage for searching all of ASTM's standards, books, journals, and technical articles.

Ceiling Fan Basics

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ENRGY STAR webpage discussing the basics of certified ceiling fans.

Safe Room Funding

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FEMA information on safe room funding to regional governments.