Helpful Links:

Enviroment/Health Concerns

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Environmental Issues

• http://www.epa.gov/

Underground tanks

• http://www.inspect-ny.com/oiltanks/tanks.htm

Asbestos

• http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/

Vermiculite Attic Insulation

• http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/insulation.html

Mold and IAQ (Indoor Air Quality)

• http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldguide.html
• http://www.cdc.gov/mold/stachy.htm

Controlling Mold Growth in Your Home

• http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/hous2/mf2141.pdf

Radon

• http://www.epa.gov/radon/
• http://www.nsc.org/ehc/radon/rad_faqs.htm

Carbon Monoxide

• http://www.epa.gov/iaq/co.html

A/C & Heat pump Ozone Info

• http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/phaseout/22phaseout.html

Failed/Recalled/Discontinued

Consumer Safety Recalls

• http://www.cpsc.gov/
• http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html

Polybutylene plumbing piping

• http://www.polybutylene.com/poly.html

Federal Pacific Electrical Panels

• http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpe.html

Composite Siding & EIFS cladding

• http://www.sidingsolutions.com/pages/classtat.htm

Helpful Product Information

Wood Heat

• http://www.woodheat.org/

Septic Systems

• http://www.inspect-ny.com/septic/buyguide.htm

Chimney Safety

• http://www.csia.org/
• http://www.chimneys.com/

Insulation

• http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs%2Bwalls/insulation/insulation.pdf

This Old House

• http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh

Hardiboard sidings

• http://www.jameshardie.com/

Lowes Home Improvements

• http://www.lowes.com/

Home Ideas

• http://www.homeideas.com/

Home Building

• http://www.homebuilding.com/

Home Depot

• http://www.homedepot.com/

Maintenance & Home Improvement Helps

Repairs & Maintenance Tips

• http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/repairs/repair_1.htm

How to Operate your Home

• http://www.htoyh.com/

Earthquake Home Retrofit contractors

• http://www.seattle.gov/emergency/info/contractors-print.htm

How To Do It Yourself Info

• http://www.doityourself.com/stry/build

Home Maintenance Info

• http://www.homecheck.com/

Building Codes & Permits

International Code Council

• http://www.iccsafe.org/

Seattle Building Permits

• http://www.seattle.gov/html/business/permits.htm

King County Resources

• http://www.metrokc.gov/services.htm#building

Linked Associations

ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) Standards of Practice

• http://www.homeinspector.org/standards/default.aspx

ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) Code of Ethics

• http://www.homeinspector.org/codeofethics/default.aspx

WSDOA Pest Certifications

• http://agr.wa.gov/PestFert/LicensingEd/CaSpiInfo.aspx

IAEI (International Association of Electrical Inspectors)

• http://www.iaei.org/magazine/

Washington Building Science Institute

• wbsi@go.com

Other Links

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