Reference Documents

Age Charts- 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

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

Thermal Bypass and Air Barriers

Air bypass and sealing (DIY guide)

Air Leakage and Moisture Control (WSU Builders Guide)

2015 Washington State Energy Code (Prescriptive Checklist)

Air Leakage Test Requirements (2015)

Air Sealing (New Construction)

Backflow Prevention

Requirement for backflow protection (Lawns)

Backflow Prevention Devices

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)

AWC- Details for Conventional Wood Frame Construction

Building Envelope

The Evolution of the Residential Air Barrier (Building Science Corp)

Common Building Materials R- Values

Construction/Building- Notches and Holes

Allowable Holes in IB LVL

Allowed hole charts for TrusJoist products

Field Notching and Drilling of Glued Laminated Timber Beams

Notching and Drilling of Wood Framing

Holes in Bearing in LVL

Chimneys/Vents

Flashing a Chimney (JLC)

How to Flash a Chimney

B-Vent instrallation (DuraVent)

Efflorescence in Masonry

Reinforcing new and old masonry chimneys

Repair of Damaged Masonry Fireplace Chimneys - FEMA

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)

Simpson Deck Connection and Fastening Guide 2017

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

AWC DCA6 Deck Building - Based on the 2015 IRC

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

Electrical- General Information

NEMA White Paper on Aluminum Wires-
Evoluition of aluminum wires and the difference between 1350 Series and 8000 Series Aluminum

History of Wiring

Influence of Damage and Degradation on Breakdown Voltage of NM Cables (UL)

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

Residential Electrical Inspection Guidelines (Washington State)

Oily Residues and Plasticizer on wires and equipment

General Wiring Requirements (Residential)

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

Standard for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction

Standard for Installing and Maintaining Panelboards

Electrical Wiring Devices Code Changes 2014 NEC

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

2009 IRC Junction Box Volume Calculations

Exterior Guard/Post for outlets

Electrical- Grounding and Bonding

Grounding and Bonding

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

Protection of Grounding Conductors (excerpt from electrical currents)

Electrical- Double lugging

Cutler Hammer Breaker (for two wires on lug)

Can Multiple Neutral Conductors be Terminated in a
Panelboard Termination?

Double Lugged/Tapped Grounded/Neutral Conductors- Siemens

Electrical- AFCI's and GFCI's

Standard for AFCIs and GFCIs

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

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

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

Double Pole GFCI on MWBC (Multiwire Branch Circuits)

Electrical- Lowvoltage systems

GE Low Voltage Remote Control Wiring Systems

Electrical- Zinsco and FPE

Understanding Risks Associated with Zinsco Circuit Breakers

FPE Panels-Hazard or Hype? by Douglas Hansen

Electrical- Generators

2007 Washington State Generator Information (LNI)

2011 NEC Mike Holt-Generators

Generac Aitr Cooled Generator Installation

Exterior Drainage

Gutter and Downspouts Reference

Principles of exterior drainage

Fireblocking

Fireblocking (JLC)

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

Foundations and Structural

Owners Guide to a Better Foundation

Notching and Boring Guide (2012)

Permanent Wood Foundations

Garages and Carports

Garage Vehicle Barriers

Dwelling (Home)-Garage Separation (2015)

HVAC- Radiant Flooring

Radiant Floor Heating

HVAC- Thermostats

Honeywell PC8900 Thermostat

HVAC- Ducting

Flexible Duct Installation

Insualtion Information

John Mansville Batt Insualtion

25 Checkpoint for insulation instillation

Log Home Information

Log Home Building Standards (2000)

Prevention of Air and Water Infiltration

Log Crown Repair and Selective Replacement (Tech Notes)

Care and preservation of Historic Log Buildings

Dovetails and Broadaxes: Hands-On Log Cabin Preservation

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.

Manufactured Home Alteration Guide Sheet

Minimun Header Structrural Requirements (MFG Homes)

Adding Drywall/Sheetrock to a manufacured home (Wash St L&I)

Manufactured Home Polybutylene Re-Pipe Pre-inspection check list

Manufactured home Guide (2015 Pierce Co.)

Manufactured Home Landings

Manufactured Housing Products Catalog (Tie Down Engineering)

Coleman Blend Air Manual

Oil Tanks (residential)

Underground Tank Pollution Insurance

Residential Heating Oil Tanks (Washington State DOE)

Underground Storage Tanks (Wenatchee requirements )

Performance Guides and Evaluation

Residential Performance Guideline -4th Edition

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

Plumbing

Plumbing for Homeowners (From Klickitat County)

Plumbing Guide and Helpful Hints (2015- Lincoln Co Oregon)

Sizing Sewage Ejector Pumps

Plumbing- Gas Piping

Gastite CSST Installation (2017)

Plumbing- Hose Bibb/Sillcocks

Arrow Frost Free Hose Bibbs

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

Pool Entrapment

Roofing- Asphalt Roofing

Certainteed Shingle application Manual

GAF Designer shingle installtion guide

Wind damage (Wind effects on aasphalt shingles)

NCRA Valley Installation

Common Roofing Errors

Roofing- Concrete and Tile Roofing

Concrete and Clay Tile Roof Design Criteria Manual for Cold and Snow Regions

Roofing- Metal Roofing

Delta rib Metal roof installation

Fabral Metal Roof Installation

Metal Roof Installation Manual- MCA

Roofing Anchors and Fall Protection

Roof Anchor Systems

Roofing Decking and Structure

Sheathing H-Clips

Roofing- Skylights

TUBULAR SKYLIGHT

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

Siding - Exterior Veneers

Adhered Concrete Veneer Installation Guidelines

Masonary Veneer Manufacturer's Asso. Installation Guide

Brick Veneer on Wood Stud Walls

Coronado Stone Veneer Installation Guide

Cleaning Brickwork - Brick Industry Asso. technical notes

Stairs and Guardrails

Illustrated Stairs design (2006 IRC)

Stairs Building Codes (2006 IRC)

Purpose of Handrails (Seatttle 2007)

Means of Egress (From Stevens Co-2012)

Residential Handrails and Guards ( Bellingham 2015 )

Guide To Handrail and Guard Railing Building Codes and Standards

Basic Stairs (2015 IRC)

Smoke Detectors/CO Detectors

Washington State CO Detector Law

First Alert CO Detector Manual

Carbon Monoxide vs. Air (weight and gravity)

Trusses

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

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

Water Heaters - Heat Pump Water Heaters

Rudd Hybrid Water Heater

Wells and Septic Systems

Private Well Information

Private Wells for Home Owners (Wa DOE/DOH)

Well Pressure Tank Sizing

Septic Systems

How to Take Care of Your Wastewater System (From Orenco)

Nibco Anti Spihon Repair

Windows

Windows in Masonry Wall (Pella Guide)

WINDOW AND DOOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION GUIDE (2011)

Windows in Masonry Wall (Pella)

Window Flashing (DuPont /Tyvek)

Vycor Flashings Installation Contractors Guide

Wood Destroying Insect and Organisms/WDO

Termite Biology and Prevention

Misc. Information

Chelan County Good Neighbor Handbook

Information for Tree owners

Dock Standards - Chelan County

Residential Sharps Information (Needles/syringes etc) Dougals County

Manuals and Information

Flir C2/C3 Manual