Research Links

Here we’ve provided for you some website links to help research important house issues. Scroll down the page and see what you can find. (in alphabetical order)

Aluminum Wiring

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/19

Asbestos Products

http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/

Chinese Drywall

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/Drywall-Information-Center/How-can-I-tell-if-my-home-has-problem-drywall/

CSST Gas Pipes

http://www.startribune.com/local/yourvoices/167656805.html

Deck Safety

http://www.awc.org/Publications/
http://www.structuretech1.com/category

Detectors

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens
http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-consumers/fire-and-safety-equipment/smoke-alarms/ionization-vs-photoelectric

EIFS Stucco

http://www.mnlath-plaster.com/library/documents/EIFS http://dryvit.com/fileshare/doc/us/

Electrical Issues

http://www.winhomeinspectionelizabethtown.com/articles_and_resources/articles/most-common-electrical-issues

Energy Efficiency Tips

http://www.energystar.gov/?c=home

Federal Pacific Panels

http://www.angieslist.com/articles/your-federal-pacific-circuit-breaker-panel-safe.htm

Fire Extinguishers

www.osha.gov/doc/outreachtraining

Foam Insulation

http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com

Fuse Boxes

http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01

Gas Logs

http://www.csia.org/homeowner-resources/Gas_Logs.aspx

GFCI Recetpacles

http://www.safeelectricity.org/information-

Humidifiers

http://www.structuretech1.com/category

Knob and Tube Wiring

http://info.carsondunlop.com/blog/bid/

Laminate Roofing

http://www.certainteed.com/resources

Lead Products

http://www2.epa.gov/lead
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh

Masonry Veneer

http://www.structuretech1.com/category/

Mold

http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide

Neutral conductors

http://static.schneider-electric.us/docs/Electrical Distribution/Panelboards/0100DB0705

Oil Tanks (buried)

http://www.timesdispatch.com/state-fund-helps-pay-to-mop-up-leaking-oil

Perimeter Drains

http://www.basementsystems.com/basement-waterproofing/french-drain/interior-french-drain.html

Polybutylene in Florida

http://www.sfloridahomeinspection.com

Qest Plumbing

http://www.ashireporter.org/HomeInspection/Articles/Take-Another-Look-at-Polybutylene-Plumbing/955

Radon Risk Maps

http://radon.alachuacounty.us/index.html http://www.radontestinglab.com/Virginia.html

Radon

http://www.epa.gov/radon/risk_assessment. http://www.nrsb.org/consumers.asp

Receptacles-Polarity

http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/04/reversed-polarity-outlets/

Receptacles-Grounding

http://community.homedepot.com/t5/Install-Replace/Is-there-an-easy-way-to-correct-old-electrical-outlets-with-open/td-p/36309#.UzQ5GvldUXs

Safety Glass

http://www.build.com.au/safety-glass-requirements

Septic Systems

http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/health/ehoss/septic_basics.html

Swimming Pool Enclosures

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-wb-dwehs-sp-cpscguidecomply_252392_7.pdf

Truss Issues

http://www.jlconline.com/installation/truss-roofs-production-style.aspx

Water Treatment

http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/guidance/sdwa

Whirlpool Maintenance

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-wb-dwehs-sp-cpscguidecomply_252392_7.pdf

Wind Insurance Form

http://www.floir.com/siteDocuments/OIR-B1-1802eff02012012.pdf