http://www.ieisa.com/

Wire and Cable Types ... http://www.nmsu.edu/%7Etdi/pdf-resources/cc66.pdf

FPE Panel Issues ... http://www.codecheck.com/pdf/electrical/240overcurrent/FPE%20Article%20from%20DH%20-%20Nov2003.pdf

Aluminum Wiring ... http://www.inspect-ny.com/aluminum.htm

Basic Residential Code Requirements ... http://www.howtowireahouse.com/

www.cpsc.gov

http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/afcifac8.PDF

http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/afci.html

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/elec_sfy.html

Plumbing System Education Resources (Work In Progress)

Books
Basic Plumbing - http://www.acontractorslicense.com/books/bpir-chapter.html
Code Check Plumbing - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1561586242/ref=pd_sxp_elt_l1/002-7240962-2068068
National Plumbing Codes Handbook - http://www.maintenanceresources.com/bookstore/pipingplumbing/natplumbingcodes.htm
(Plumbing) Books - http://www.bookmarki.com/browseproducts/Plumbing-and-Piping-Systems-Inspection-Notes--Up-to-Code.html

Care & Repair
Bath/Kitchen Rehab Guide - http://www.pathnet.org/sp.asp?id=1009
Common Plumbing Repairs - http://www.gogeisel.com/geiselonline/plumbing/Common_Plumbing_Repairs.html
(The) Plumber.com - http://www.theplumber.com/handbook.html
Plumbing Projects - http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/plumbing/index.htm
Plumbing Rehab Guide - http://www.pathnet.org/sp.asp?id=998
Renovating Your Bathroom - http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/burema/gesein/abhose/abhose_ce36.cfm
Renovating Your Kitchen - http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/burema/gesein/abhose/abhose_ce35.cfm

Code
Code (Plumbing) - http://www.iapmo.org/
Section 9.02.07 International Plumbing Code - http://ci.huntsville.tx.us/hr/ordinances/Title_9/02/07.html

Drainage & Sewage
Q & A - http://doityourself.com/drainage/index.shtml

General Info
Air Admittance Valves - http://www.toolbase.org/tertiaryT.asp?TrackID=&CategoryID=1315&DocumentID=2127
Backflow - http://abpa.org/introduction.htm
Backflow Prevention - http://www.keidel.com/mech/backflow-h20.htm
Bacteria Fact Sheet - http://www.extension.umn.edu/water/bacteria.html
Cisterns - http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/scripts/htmlgen.exe?DOCUMENT_AE029
Dielectric Union - http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/plumbing/systems/components/union_de/intro.htm
General Info (PL101) - http://www.friendlyplumber.com/plumbing101.html
Gray water - http://homeenergy.org/archive/hem.dis.anl.gov/eehem/95/950712.html
History of Plumbing - http://www.theplumber.com/H_index.html
Home Water Treatment - http://www.homewatertreatment.com/EPAstandards.htm
Hot Water Circulating Systems - http://www.chilipepperapp.com/hwcs.htm
Household Plumbing An Overview - http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=Improve/HousePlumb.html&rn=RightNavFiles/rightNavHowTo
Lead Fact Sheet - http://www.extension.umn.edu/water/lead.html
Materials - http://www.mymotherlode.com/Home_Improvement/hi_article_plumbing.html
Noises (Plumbing) - http://www.mub-albertville.com/Noises_in_the_Plumbing_System.htm
Percolation Tests - http://septic.umn.edu/Professional/RunAPercolationTest.htm
Plg.com – General Info - http://www.plbg.com/
(The) Plumber.com - http://www.theplumber.com/handbook.html
Plumbing Basics - http://www.easy2.com/cm/easy/diy_ht_index.asp?page_id=35694452
Plumbing Diagram - http://houseandhome.msn.com/improve/plumbing.aspx
Plumbing Industry Links - http://www.pmihome.org/links.shtml#2
Plumbing Maintenance - http://www.friendlyplumber.com/plumbing101/how_tos/plumbing_maintenance2.html
Tankless Water Heaters - http://www.toolbase.org/tertiaryT.asp?TrackID=&CategoryID=1436&DocumentID=2138
Technical Info - http://www.toolbase.org/secondaryT.asp?TrackID=&CategoryID=1289
Toiletology - http://www.toiletology.com/index.shtml
Toilets - Howstuffworks - http://home.howstuffworks.com/toilet.htm
Ultraviolet Purifiers - http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-ultraviolet-purifiers.htm
Water Quality Fact Sheets - http://www.extension.umn.edu/water/drinking_water.html
Water Heaters - http://homeenergy.org/archive/hem.dis.anl.gov/eehem/96/960510.html
Water Heaters (On-demand) - http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-on-demand-water-heater.htm
Water Heaters (Tankless) - http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-tankless-water-heater.htm
Water Heaters (Tankless) - http://www.water-professor.com/
Water Heaters (Most Efficient)- http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-most-efficient-type-of-water-heater.htm
Water Softeners - http://www.bizlux.com/how_does_water_softener_work.htm
Water Wells - http://www.wellowner.org/awellmaintenance/annualcheckup.shtml
Water Tech Briefs - http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/ndwc/ndwc_tb_available.htm

Piping
Advantages of Copper - http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-advantages-of-copper-plumbing.htm
Copper Piping - http://64.90.169.191/copperhome/PHC/phc_home.html
IPEX Piping - http://www.ipexinc.com/Content/EN_CA/2_0_Products/2_4_Plumbing_Mechanical/2_4_7_PlumbBetter.asp
PEX Piping - http://www.vanguardpipe.com/vanex.html
PEX Piping - http://www.rehau-na.com/rehau.construction/heating.and.plumbing/pex.plumbing/why.choose.pex.plumbing..html
Pipe Size - http://www.terrylove.com/watersize.htm
Piping (Types) - http://www.terrylove.com/pipe.htm

Plumbing Equipment
American Standard - http://www.americanstandard.com/
Amtrol - http://www.amtrol.com/valve.htm
A.O. Smith - http://www.hotwater.com/
Bradford White - http://www.bradfordwhite.com/
Burnham - http://www.burnham.com/
Plumbing Manufacturer’s Institute - http://www.pmihome.org/techedu-articles-2001-may.shtml
Rehau - http://www.rehau-na.com/rehau.construction/heating.and.plumbing/program.overview.html
Rheem - http://www.rheem.com/
Zurn - http://www.zurn.com/operations/pexrh/pages/qest_typical.asp

Plumbing – General System Info
Fluid Mechanics - http://physics.about.com/cs/fluiddynamics/a/160903.htm
Plumbing Systems1 - http://www.chilipepperapp.com/ps.htm
Plumbing Systems2 - http://www.uvi.edu/Physics/SCI3xxWeb/Plumbing/Plumbing.html
Plumbing Systems3 - http://web1.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/mod02/01500600.html
Plumbing Systems4 - http://web1.msue.msu.edu/msue/iac/disasterresp/HomeImprovement/2094.pdf
Plumbing Systems5 - http://www.msdlouky.org/programs/whenuflush/index.htm

Plumbing Test
Merit Badge - http://www.meritbadge.com/files/mb-pdfs/Plumbing.pdf
Homeowner’s Guide - http://www.dora.state.co.us/plumbing/forms/ho_info.pdf

Septic Systems
NSFC Septic News - http://www.nesc.svu.edu/nsfc_septicnews.htm
Septic System Information Website - http://www.inspect-ny.com/sepbook.htm#mainwebs
Septic Systems - What you need to know - http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/extension/publicat/wqwm/wm1.html

Aluminum Wiring

Aluminum Wiring Info http://www.inspect-ny.com/aluminum.htm
CPSC - Aluminum Wiring Fix Still Available http://www.cpsc.gov.CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml03/o3120.html
CPSC - Aluminum Wiring Repair http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUT/PUBS/516.pdf
TYCO - COPALUM Aluminum Wire Connectors
http://catalog-tycoelectronics.com/AMP/bin/AMP.Connect?M=CINF&C=10914&N=3&RQ5=C~10914^M~FEAT
Aluminum Wiring Hazards
http://www.hsb.com/thelocomotive/Story/ExecutiveSummary/ST-ES-ALUM.html

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
http://www.carbonmonoxidekills.com/index.htm
CO Headquarters
http://www.coheadquarters.com/CO1.htm
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Can Save Lives
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5010.html
The "Invisible" Killer
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/464.pdf
Carbon Monoxide Questions & Answers
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prbs/466.html
Protect Your Family & Yourself
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/coftsht.html
Carbon Monoxide Checklist
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/carbonmonoxide/checklist.htm

Chimney & Fireplace

Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)
http://www.csia.org/
The National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG)
http://www.ncsg.org/
Chimneys: Safety Alert
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5017.html
Standards for Design & Construction - NFPA 211
http://www.nfpa.org/catalog/product.asp?pid=21103&src=nfpa&cookie%5Ftest=1
Hearth Products
http://www.hearth.com/what/specific.html
Hearth Net
http://www.hearth.com/
Un-Vented Gas Logs
http://www.hearth.com/what/gaslogs.html
Hearth Products - Concerns about Un-vented
http://hearth.com/what/specific.html

Electricity

Electrical Safety Publications
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/elec_sfy.html

Moisture, Mold, & Wood Decay

Wood Moisture Content
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL255.pdf
There's No Such Thing as Dry rot
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/Pages/FYD/HL243.pdf
The Billion Dollar Thief: Moisture
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL239.pdf
Landscape Management Checklist
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL234.pdf
Controlling External Water Problems
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL252.pdf
There's No Future in a Wet Foundation
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL240.pdf
Winter-Time Moisture Problems
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL256.pdf
Moisture Analysis of Wood
http://www.germology.com/moisture_analysis.htm
Moisture Requirements for Fungal Growth
http://www.germology.com/moisture.htm
An Introduction to Wood Rot
http://www.germology.com/rot.htm
Preventing Water Intrusion at Foundation Walls
http://www.germology.com/foundations.htm
Q&A on Stachybotrys chartarum and other molds
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/mold/stachy.htm#Q15
Pulmonary Hemorrhage - Hemosiderosis Among Infants
http://www.cdc.gov/epo/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm4909a3.htm
Indoor Air-Molds
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/index.html
Indoor Air-Mold Resources
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldresources.html
Controlling Mold and Mildew
http://www.apawood.org/pdfs/managed/A525A.pdf

Product Recalls (CPSC)

Find Recalled Products by Product Type
http://63.74.109.29/cgi-bin/recalldb/prod.asp

Find Recalled Products by Company Name
http://www.cpsc.gov/cgi-bin/recalldb/firm.asp

Radon

Radon Publications - A Citizen's Guide to Radon
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/pubs/citguide.html
Indoor Air-Radon - Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/radonqa1.html
Indoor Air-Radon - Myths and Facts
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/myths.html
Indoor Air-Radon - Risk Comparison Charts
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/riskcht.html
Radon Publications - Home Buyer's & Seller's Guide to Radon
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/pubs/hmbyguid.html#Contents
Radon - EPA Map of Radon Zones
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/zonemap/tennessee.htm
Radon in Drinking Water Q&A
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/radon/pa1.html
National Radon Proficiency Program
http://www.radongas.org/
Health Physics Society - Position Statement on Radon
http://hps.org/documents/indoorradon.pdf

Septic Systems

The Septic System Information Website
http://www.inspect-ny.com/sepbook.htm#mainwebs
NSFC Septic News
http://www.nesc.svu.edu/nsfc_septicnews.htm
Septic Systems - What you need to know
http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/extension/publicat/wqwm/wm1.html

Synthetic Stucco

EIFS Facts
http://www.eima.com/residential_eifs.htm
EIFS Construction
http://www.eima.com/Guide_to_EIFS.pdf
Georgia Association of Home Inspectors - EIFS Problems & Recommends
http://www.gahi.com/stucco.html
EIFS - Exterior Design Institute - EIFS
http://www.exterior-design-inst.com/
EIFS Legal Network Online
http://www.stuccolaw.com/default.htm
Welcome to the EIFS Alliance
http://www.eifsalliance.com/

structural links

STRUCTURE

General HI Books & Manuals
The Complete Book of Home Inspection, by Norman Becker (general)
Real Estate Home Inspection - Mastering the Profession, by Russell Burgess (general)
Inspecting a House, by Rex Cauldwell (general)
Residential Rehabilitation Inspection Guide, by HUD (Dowload)

Structure Books & Manuals
Code Check - Building, by Redwood Kardon
Foundations and Concrete Work, by Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Graphic Guide to Frame Construction, by Rob Thallon
Wood-Frame House Construction, by L.O. Anderson
Details for Conventional Wood Frame Construction, by AWC (Dowload)
Wood handbook - Wood as an Engineering Material, by FPL (advanced) (Dowload by Chapters)
Diagnosing and Repairing House Structure Problems, by Edgar Oliver Seaquist (advanced)

General Structure
General House construction ... http://www.coolhouseplans.com/House_construction.html
Basic Product Information ... http://www.acehardware.com/sm-project-how-to--id-1261836.html
Basic Structural Products ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/links/pages/Structural_Products/
Burgess's Book Preview - Foundations ... http://www.homeinspectioncourse.com/soils.html
Residential Construction (APA) ... http://www.apawood.org/level_c.cfm?content=pub_res_libmain
Moisture Problems (extensive) ... http://www.huduser.org/Publications/pdf/BuildingMoistureandDurability.pdf
Seismic & Wind Resistance ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12161.shtml

Concrete
Concrete Basics ... http://www.nrmca.org/aboutconcrete/
Concrete Information ... http://www.concretenetwork.com/
Concrete Problems ... http://www.prmconcrete.com/why.htm

Masonry
Masonry Wall Inspection ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12164.shtml
Masonry Resources ... http://www.ncma.org/online/index.html
Masonry Construction ... http://www.cement.org/masonry/corner.asp#resources
Masonry Products ... http://www.smithtownconcrete.com/architects.html
Masonry Technical Info & Details ... http://www.ncma.org/etek/index.cfm
Brick Technical Notes ... http://www.bia.org/html/frmset_thnt.htm
Masonry Veneer Inspection ... http://www.masonpro.com/LowRes_english.pdf

Foundations
Foundation Construction Basics ... http://www.toolbase.org/secondaryT.asp?TrackID=&CategoryID=1286
Foundation Inspection Basics ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12163.shtml
Basement Leaks Discussion ... http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/viewtopic.php?t=2082
Basement Moisture Causes/Solutions ... http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/housingandclothing/DK7051.html
Foundation Moisture Control ... http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL240.pdf
Crack Inspection ... http://www.inspect-ny.com/structure/foundation.htm
Concrete Cracks (Take w/ Grain of Salt on widths) ... http://www.cfawalls.org/Cracking.htm
Concrete Floors & Footings ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12160.shtml
Slab on Grade Basics ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/706.shtml
Slab Foundations Resources (extensive) ... http://www.houston-slab-foundations.info./
Frost Protected Shallow Foundations ... http://www.toolbase.org/tertiaryT.asp?CategoryID=1844&DocumentID=2065
Precast Concrete Foundations ... http://www.toolbase.org/tertiaryT.asp?TrackID=&CategoryID=1286&DocumentID=2069
Masonry Foundations & leaks ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12163.shtml
Insulating Concrete Forms ... http://www.toolbase.org/tertiaryT.asp?TrackID=&CategoryID=1931&DocumentID=2038
Wood Foundations ... http://www.pwfs.com/

Wood & Framing
Wood Industry Information/Links ... http://www.woodinfo.org/
Old Style Balloon Framing ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/224.shtml
Treated Wood ... http://www.criteriumhomeinspection.com/articles/PTLumber.html
Wood Floor Problems ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12166.shtml
Notching & Boring Discussion ... http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/viewtopic.php?t=2685
Notching & Boring Article ... http://www.home-inspect.com/itatips/09-03.asp
Log Building Standards ... http://www.logassociation.org/resources/standards.php
Log Building History & Repair ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/256.shtml

Engineered Lumber & Wood Trusses
Engineered Lumber Data ... http://www.apawood.org/level_b.cfm?content=prd_main
I-Joist Article ... http://www.home-inspect.com/itatips/11-02.asp
I-Joist TJI Framers Guide ... http://www.trusjoist.com/PDFFiles/2031.pdf
Floor Truss Info ... http://www.accubuildtruss.com/pdf_files/floor_truss_fact_sheet.pdf
Wood Truss Industry Links ... http://www.woodtruss.com/
Wood Roof Truss Systems ... http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/roof_trusses.htm
Wood Roof Truss Problems ... http://www.truss-frame.com/index.html

Anchors & Wood Connectors
Simpson Training Info ... http://www.strongtie.com/workshops/kit/index.asp?Site=
Wood Connectors ... http://www.strongtie.com/
Treated Wood Connector Issues ... http://www.awpa.com/references/CCA.asp
Info on Connectors For Treated Wood ... http://www.strongtie.com/productuse/corrosion.html?source=hpnav
Connector Types for ACQ Treated Wood ... http://www.treatedwood.com/fastener.pdf

Steel Framing
Residential Light Gauge Steel Framing ... http://www.toolbase.org/tertiaryT.asp?DocumentID=2037&CategoryID=1142
Steel Framing Problems ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12167.shtml

Crawl Spaces
Crawl Space Ventilation ... http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/techline/crawl_space_ventilation.pdf
Crawl Space Moisture Control ... http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1994/rose94a.pdf
Conditioned Crawl Spaces ... http://www.buildingscience.com/resources/foundations/conditioned_crawl.pdf
General Crawl Space Issues ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10343.shtml
Crawl Space Moisture Problems ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10197.shtml
Inspecting Crawl Spaces ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10433.shtml

Accessory Structures
Decks & Patios ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10280.shtml
Wood Deck Construction ... http://www.decks.com/articles.aspx?
Wood Deck Maintenance ... http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/document-lists/decklist.html
Deck Post Connection Problems ... http://www.dickseibert.com/Woeste.pdf
Retaining Wall Inspection Basics ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10360.shtml

Water Damage & Wood Rot
Wood Moisture Content ... http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL255.pdf
An Introduction to Wood Rot ... http://www.germology.com/rot.htm
Controlling External Water Problems ... http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL252.pdf
Preventing Wood Rot ... http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/281.shtml
Moisture Intrusion ... http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL239.pdf
Landscape Management Checklist ... http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL234.pdf
Foundation Moisture Control ... http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL240.pdf
Winter-Time Moisture Problems ... http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL256.pdf
Wood Rot & Treatment ... http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/Pages/FYD/HL243.pdf
Types of Wood Treatment ... http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/techline/iii-1.pdf
Treated Wood Concerns ... http://www.criteriumhomeinspection.com/articles/PTLumber.html
Mold & Wood Products ... http://www.wwpa.org/index_lumberandmold.htm


ENVIRONMENTAL

Moisture & Mold
Mold Basics & Resources ... http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldresources.html
Mold Realities & Dangers ... http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/mold/mold_dampness_facts.htm
Mold Concerns & Indoor Air ... http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/index.html
Indoor Air Quality ... http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldresources.html#Mold%20and%20Indoor%20Air%20Regulations
Mold Concerns ... http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/mold/
Moisture Requirements for Fungal Growth ... http://www.germology.com/moisture.htm
Stachybotrys Chartarum and other molds ... http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/mold/stachy.htm
Mold and Pulmonary Hemorrhage Among Infants ... http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5335a4.htm
Controlling Mold and Mildew ... http://www.landhomefunding.com/Buyers/mold.pdf
Controlling Moisture Levels in Homes ... http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/techline/iii-2.pdf