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Reference Documents


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


Insualtion Information

John Mansville Batt Insualtion



Performance Guides and Evaluation

Residential Performance Guideline -4th Edition

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



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


Garages and Carports

Garage Vehicle Barriers

Building Materials

Fire Resistance Design Manual- Gypsum systems

Straw Bale Construction- IRC 2015

Post Fire Assessment for Structural Wood

I Joists Squash Blocks (From APA)

I Joists Filler Blocks (From APA)


Foundations and Structural

Owners Guide to a Better Foundation

Notching and Boring Guide (2012)



Roof and Exterior Drainage

Gutter and Downspouts Reference

Principles of exterior drainage


Trusses

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


Wells and Septic Systems

Private Well Information

Private Wells for Home Owners (Wa DOE/DOH)

Well Pressure Tank Sizing

Septic Systems

Nibco Anti Spihon Repair


Backflow Prevention

Requirement for backflow protection (Lawns)

Backflow Prevention Devices



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.



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

Service Panel, Distribution Panels, Grounding and Bonding
(Based on the 2008 NEC)

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

Understanding Risks Associated with Zinsco Circuit Breakers

GFCI requirements-2014 NEC
-By Jerry Peck- Jerrypeck.com

AFCI Requirement-2014 NEC - By Jerry Peck -Jerrypeck.com


Plumbing

Plumbing for Homeowners (From Klickitat County)




Stairs and Guardrails


Illustrated Stairs design (2006 IRC)


Construction/Building

Squeak-Free Floors


Decks



Deck Guardrail attachment- Decklok test

AWC Deck Building based on the 2012 IRC

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

Concrete Decks

Simpson Deck Connection and Fastening Guide 2017

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


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

Fabral Metal Siding and roofing


Exterior Veneers

Adhered Concrete Veneer Installation Guidelines

Masonary Veneer Manufacturer's Asso. Installation Guide

Brick Veneer on Wood Stud Walls

Brick Arches


Windows

Windows in Masonry Wall (Pella Guide)

WINDOW AND DOOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION GUIDE (2011)

Windows in Masonry Wall (Pella)


Asphalt Roofing

Certainteed Shingle application Manual

GAF Designer shingle installtion guide


Metal Roofing

Delta rib Metal roof installation

Fabral Metal Roof Installation

Metal Roof Installation Manual- MCA


Roofing Anchors and Fall Protection

Roof Anchor Systems




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


Heat Pump Water Heaters

Rudd Hybrid Water Heater


HVAC/Radiant Flooring

Radiant Floor Heating


Thermostats

Honeywell PC8900 Thermostat



Fireplaces and Woodstoves

Woodburning stoves installation and procedures- NAMIC

https://www.epa.gov/burnwise/ordinances-and-regulations-wood-burning-appliances

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/indoor_woodsmoke/wood_smoke_page.htm

Heartland Wood Cook Stove Manual


Smoke Detectors/CO Detectors


Washington State CO Detector Law

First Alert CO Detector Manual
 


Pools and Safety


Home Pool Barrier Safety

Child Safety - (Safe Kids. org)

Drowning Facts and Prevention

Planning For Unexpected- Drowning

Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

Single Main Drains- Guidelines for Regulated Pool Owners, Operators, and Builders- Washington State


Oil Tanks (residential)

Underground Tank Pollution Insurance

Residential Heating Oil Tanks (Washington State DOE)

Underground Storage Tanks (Wenatchee requirements )



Wood Destroying Insect and Organisms/WDO


Termite Biology and Prevention 


Misc. Information

Chelan County Good Neighbor Handbook

Information for Tree owners



Manuals and Information

Flir C2/C3 Manual



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