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MAURY HOME INSPECTIONS, LLC MHI Sample Report (PDF) Click here for Montgomery County Property Data Mining (permit records) Click Here for District of Columbia Property Data Mining (permit records) Baby Proofing Montgomery Bill Brooner Certified Professional Childproofer (IAFCS) Space Heaters Info Industry Links APPLIANCES Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers - Association of Home Appliance Manufactures ASBESTOS http://asbestos.com/abatement-guide/ ATTIC Vermiculite Insulation - EPA Q & A on Vermiculite Insulation BUILDING CODES International Code Council - ICC - Information on Building and local codes All NFPA Codes and Standards - National Fire Protection Council Electric Code Information and Forum - National Electric Code Internet Connection U.S. Energy Codes - U.S. Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program CHIMNEYS Chimney Safety Institute of America - Great resource for Chimney facts and more Wiki Chimney Article - Wikipedia Article on Chimneys CONCRETE American Concrete Institute - American Concrete Institute Concrete Resources Wiki Concrete Article - Wikipedia Concrete Article ELECTRICAL Aluminum Wiring- CPSC - CPSC Safety Recommendations For Aluminum Wiring In Homes Arc-Fault Protection- CPSC - Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) PDF Fact Sheet How does a GFCI Outlet Work? - How GFCI Outlets Work How Circuit Breakers Work - How Circuit Breakers Work Code Check - Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Codes Is My Electric Panel Safe - Is My Electric Panel Safe InspectAPedia - Aluminum Wiring Info eLocalElectricians - Aluminum Wiring Info from an expert source EXTERIOR Painting - Sherwin-Williams - Sherwin-Williams Site - Great info on Painting for Homeowners and Professionals Decks- Deck Magazine - Deck Builder On-Line - source of information for building decks, docks, and the railing industry FIRE SAFETY Fire Science - Fire Science Education, Degrees & Career Information Fire Safety - Information and Resources for the Elimination of Fire Deaths Wildfire Safety - Resources for Reducing the Risk of Wildland Fires U.S. Fire Administration - US Fire Administration FEMA Agency - Resources for Firefighters and Citizens National Fire Protection Assn (NFPA) - Resource for Fire, Electrical and Building Safety GARAGE DOORS DASMA - Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association Safety and Maintenance Tips GENERAL This Old House - This Old House Consumer Reports - Consumer Reports Site How Stuff Works - How Stuff Works, tons of great info Product Recalls - Provides up-to-date consumer home safety information National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - The National Flood Insurance Program State Home Inspector Regulatory Legislation - ASHI provided State Inspector Regulations US Consumer Product Safety Commission - CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission US Consumer Product Safety Commission - CSPC - Consumer Product Database HEATING AND COOLING ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers HVAC Talk - HVAC-Talk: Heating, Air & Refrigeration Discussion - Forum Heat Exchanger Experts - Heat Exchanger Experts Air Conditioning Contractors of America - Industry Association with Info, Tips, Technical and Education Plumbing Heating & Cooling Contractors Assn - Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors Association How Does a Heat Pump Work? - How does a Heat Pump Work? DOE Info on Heat Pumps - US Department of Energy Consumers Guide to Heat Pump Systems Flexible Ductwork- Air Diffusion Council - North America's Leading Manufacturers of Flexible Air Ducts and Air Connectors INTERIOR National Kitchen and Bath Association - Consumer and Contractor Information on Kitchens and Bathrooms American Lighting Association - Lighting and Ceiling Fan Manufacturers, Showrooms, and Pro Residential Lighting Designers American Indoor Air Quality Council - Information on Indoor Air Quality and Certification LEAD POISONING NSC – Lead Poisoning Information - National Safety Council Info on Lead Poisoning MOLD EPA Mold Guide - A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home National Association of Home Builders Mold Tips - Household Mold Resource Center National Center for Environmental Health - CDC Mold Resources and Information PLUMBING A-Ball.com - Excellent Plumping Supply Resource The Plumber.com - The Plumbing Site for Plumbers and DIYS'rs REMODELING National Association of the Remodeling Industry - Fantastic Resource for any Remodeling Project ROOFING Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association - Information Resource Related to Asphalt Roofing Metal Roofing Alliance - Provides a Wealth of Information to Assist in Making Educated Roofing Decisions National Roofing Contractors Association - Information, Education, Technology and Advocacy on the Roofing Industry American Cemwood Cement/Wood Fiber Shakes Lawsuit - Provides Information Regarding Class-Action Settlement Masonite Claims - Masonite® Siding Class Action Settlements RoofHelp.Com - Library, Glossary, Hints & Tips and More SEPTIC SYSTEMS How Septic and Sewer Systems Work - Sewer Systems by How Stuff Works SIDING Brick Industry Association - The Starting Point for all things Brick ABITIBI Lawsuits - Hardwood Siding Class Action Lawsuit Recovery Weyerhouser Hardboard Siding Lawsuits - Weyerhaeuser Hardboard Siding Class Action Lawsuit Recovery Vinyl Siding Institute - Vinyl Siding Institute Resource and More Vinyl Siding Installation Manual - Vinyl Siding Installation Manual SYNTHETIC STUCCO (EIFS) EIFS Stucco: About.com Exterior Design Institute EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) Masonry Stone Veneer Installation Stucco Woes - The Perfect Storm TERMITES & WOOD DESTROYING ORGANISMS National Pest Management Association (NPMA) Boric Acid Based Termidicides Iowa State Entomology - ISU Entomology Dept. 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