Reference Documents

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Ventialation Information

Whole House Ventilation

Fresh Air Ventilation (Seattle 2015)

Spot Ventilation (Kitchens/Baths/Laundry etc...)

Proper Attic Ventilation

Understanding Attic Ventialation

Houses Need To Breath (Good article on proper ventilation)

Mold, Moisture and Houses

House as a System

Mold in your Home  (great video on mold and indoor air qualitiy and how to mange it)

Mold- Guide for clinicians

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Performance Guides and Evaluation

Residential Performance Guideline -4th Edition

Log Home- Prevention-of-Air-Water-Infiltration

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Air quality and Energy Information

Indoor Air Quality Publications - CPSC

Washington State Energy code for foundations/crawlspaces

Washington State Energy Code/Insulation

Washington State Energy Code/Compliance

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Garages and Carports

Garage Vehicle Barriers

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Building Materials

Fire Resistance Design Manual- Gypsum systems

Straw Bale Construction- IRC 2015

Post Fire Assessment for Structural Wood

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Foundations and Structural

Owners Guide to a Better Foundation

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Roof and Exterior Drainage

Gutter and Downspouts Reference

Principles of exterior drainage

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Wells and Septic Systems

Private Well Information

Well Pressure Tank Sizing

Septic Systems

Nibco Anti Spihon Repair

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Backflow Prevention

Requirement for backflow protection (Lawns)

Backflow Prevention Devices

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Manufactured Homes

Manufactured Home Alterations (Check here to see if the the work to be performed will need permits)
Manufactured home are under the jurisdiction of the Dept. of Labor and Industries.

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Electrical

Homeowner Guildlines for doing electrical work on their property (From St. of Idaho based on 2014 NEC)

Residential Electrical Inspection Guidelines (Washington State)

General Wiring Requirements (Residential)

Grounding and Bonding

CSST Bonding Requirements (corrugated stainless steel tubing for gas appliances)

History of Wiring

Aluminum Wiring Repair - (Solid aluminum wiring found in 60's to '70's homes)

2009 IRC Junction Box Volume Calculations

Cutler Hammer Breaker  (for two wires on lug)

Protection of Grounding Conductors (excerpt from electrical currents)

Can Multiple Neutral Conductors be Terminated in a
Panelboard Termination?

Home Remodeling and AFCI protection. Why you should upgrade to AFCI protection when Remodeling.

Standard for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction

Standard for Installing and Maintaining Panelboards

Standard for AFCIs and GFCIs

GE Low Voltage Remote Control Wiring Systems

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Plumbing

Plumbing for Homeowners (From Klickitat County)

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Stairs and Guardrails

Illustrated Stairs design (2006 IRC)

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Trusses

Truss Repair     (information on the proper way to repair an engineered truss)

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Decks

Deck Guardrail attachment- Decklok test

AWC Deck Building based on the 2012 IRC

Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide (Tip sheet) (2015)

Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide (Tip sheet) (2012)

AWC Deck Building based on the 2009 IRC

APA Products Guide- Engineered Wood Products Guide

APA Roof Sheathing and Installation

Cutting and notching of structural members

Don't Build Decks that Rot

Deck Care Fast and Easy

Deck Safety Check

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Siding and Claddings

EIFS (Synthetic Stucco) Home Owners guide

LP Smart Trim and Facia Installation requirements

LP Smart Siding Installation Requirements

LP Installation Information

Composite Wood Siding Maintanence

General Contruction Information (Raised Floor Living) Very good information

Hardie Plank Installation Eastern Washington

Certaineed Cement Fiber installation

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Exterior Veneers

Adhered Concrete Veneer Installation Guidelines

Masonary Veneer Manufacturer's Asso. Installation Guide

Brick Veneer on Wood Stud Walls

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Windows

Windows in Masonry Wall (Pella Guide)

WINDOW AND DOOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION GUIDE (2011)

Windows in Masonry Wall (Pella)

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Asphalt Roofing

Certainteed Shingle application Manual

GAF Designer shingle installtion guide

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Metal Roofing

Delta rib Metal roof installation

Fabral Metal Roof Installation

Metal Roof Installation Manual- MCA

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Roofing Anchors and Fall Protection

Roof Anchor Systems

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HVAC/Water Heater Age Charts

Furnace Age Chart

Furnace/Water Age (Building Intelligence)

Water Heater Age Chart

Heat Pump Pricing Guide

Mini-Split Heat Pump Homeowners Guide

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Thermostats

Honeywell PC8900 Thermostat

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Smoke Detectors/CO Detectors

Washington State CO Detector Law

First Alert CO Detector Manual
 

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Pools and Safety

Home Pool Barrier Safety

Child Safety - (Safe Kids. org)

Drowning Facts and Prevention

Planning For Unexpected- Drowning

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Oil Tanks (residential)

Underground Tank Pollution Insurance

Residential Heating Oil Tanks (Washington State DOE)

Underground Storage Tanks (Wenatchee requirements )

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Wood Destroying Insect and Organisms/WDO

Termite Biology and Prevention 

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Misc. Information

Chelan County Good Neighbor Handbook

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