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
Chinese 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
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
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