Useful Links

Environmental/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

• https://www.epa.gov/asbestos/protect-your-family-asbestos-contaminated-vermiculite-insulation

Mold and IAQ (Indoor Air Quality)

• https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq
• http://www.cdc.gov/mold/stachy.htm

Controlling Mold Growth in Your Home

• https://www.epa.gov/mold

Radon

• http://www.epa.gov/radon/
• http://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/Radon%20Poisoning%20Prevention.aspx

Carbon Monoxide

• https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/carbon-monoxides-impact-indoor-air-quality

Failed/Recalled/Discontinued

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Consumer Safety Recalls

• http://www.cpsc.gov/

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

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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/

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

• https://www.build.com/

Home Depot

• http://www.homedepot.com/

Maintenance & Home Improvement Helps

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Repairs & Maintenance Tips

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

How to Operate your Home

• http://www.htoyh.com/

How To Do It Yourself Info

• http://www.doityourself.com/

Home Maintenance Info

• http://www.homecheck.com/

Building Codes & Permits

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International Code Council

• http://www.iccsafe.org/

Seattle Building Permits

• http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/permits/

Linked Associations

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ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) Standards of Practice

• http://www.homeinspector.org/Standards-of-Practice

ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) Code of Ethics

• http://www.homeinspector.org/Code-of-Ethics

WSDOA Pest Certifications

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

IAEI (International Association of Electrical Inspectors) Magazine

• http://iaeimagazine.org/magazine/