Reference Documents
Code References and Design Manuals
2015 NDS – National Design Specification for Wood Construction- 2015
Construction Terminology
Wood Handbook – 2010
Construction- Post Frame Homes and Buildings
Post Frame Building Design – DCA 5 from the American Wood Council (AWC)
Crawlspace- Ventilation
Details for Mechanically Vented Crawlspaces
Decks and Balconies
LedgerLok Instillation Guide – FASTENMASTER TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Deck Lateral Load Connections – Simpson StrongTie
Basic Deck Construction Tip Sheet (2015 IRC with Washington Amendments)
Common Deck Stair Defects – Bruce Baker
Deck- Guards and Handrails
Code Compliant Guardrail Post Connection – Simpson Strong-Tie
Code-Compliant Guardrail Posts– Deck Builder Magazine
Tested Guardrail Post Connections for Residential Decks– Structure Magazine
Cable Rail Guards – Pierce Co Wash. Tech Bulletin
Cable Rails – Sonoma Co California
Cable Rail Installation Guide for Wood Post – Viewrail
Residential Handrails – 2018 IRC
Electrical – Bonding and Grounding
Grounding & Bonding — Why it is done And Instillation – Based on the 2008 NEC
Electrical Evaluations
Evaluating Water Damaged Electrical Equipment
Evaluating Fire and Heat Damaged Electrical Equipment
Electrical- History
History of Electrical Wiring in USA
Early Electrical Wiring Systems in American Building
42 Circuit Rule – From Schneider Electric (Square D)
Electrical – Code Changes
2020 Electrical Code Changes – By Eaton
Electrical- Wire and Methods
Aluminum Building Wire and Cable – Standards for Installing 2014 NECA
Aluminum Building Wire Installation and Terminations – IAEI News 2006
Electrical – Misc
Electrical Safety Workbook
Smoke and CO Alarms Requirements
Environmental Conditions and Indoor Air Quality
Toxic Molds – Molds in indoor environments
Wetland Properties
Emergency Escape and Rescue (EERO)
Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings – Based on the 2009 IRC
Energy Codes and Compliance
2006 WSEC (Washington State Energy Code) Builders Guide
2009 WSEC (Washington State Energy Code) Builders Guide
2012 WSEC Prescriptive Checklist (Washington State Energy Code)
2012 IECC with Washington State Amendments – WSU extension presentation
2018 WSEC (Washington State Energy Code)
2018 WSEC Prescriptive Checklist (Washington State Energy Code)
Advanced Water Heater Specifications (Heat Pump Water Heaters) Dec. 23rd 2019
Energy Upgrading
GUIDE TO ATTIC AIR SEALING – Building Science Corp.
Manufactured Home Upgrade– Wisconsin Field guide 2019
Retrofit of Blown Attic Insulation in Existing HUD-Code Manufactured Homes – DOE 2019
Air Sealing Guide – Building Technologies Program
Heat and Energy Recovery Ventilators – HVI
Fire Blocking
Fireplaces and Chimneys
Residential Fireplace Design – Technical Notes 19 – Residential Fireplace Design
January 1993
Foundations and Concrete
Evaluating Cracks in Concrete Walls – By Bruce A. Suprenant and Kim D. Basham
Reinforcing A Weak Foundation – Journal of Light Construction
Garage Doors
2021 DASMA Inspection Checklist
HVAC – Ducting
A guide to insulated HVAC Duct Systems
Heating
Atwood Mobile Products- RV Furnace 8900-III Series
Floor insert electric Heater install and maintenance – Marley Floor insert Heater
Manufactured Homes
Installing Sheetrock/Drywall on Walls or Ceiling – LNI Guide
Repairing floors – LNI Guide
Reroofing Manufactured Home – LNI Guide
Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing (HUD 1976 Guide)
Manufactured Homes Energy Savings (2005)
Replacing Siding on your manufactured or mobile home – LNI guide
Plumbing – For Homeowners
Plumbing for Homeowners – Helpful Hints Residential Construction – Lincoln County Or
Plumbing For Homeowners – Klickitat County WA
Basic Plumbing for Homeowners – Port Townsend WA
Plumbing – Instillation and Repair
Code Compliant Repair and Protection Guide – Simpson Tie
Piercing saddle valves – Sioux Chief Valves
Plumbing- Hose Bibs/Sillcocks/Hydrants
Arrow Frost-Free Hydrant Guide
Champion-Arrow Frost Proof Wall Hydrant installation and Repair
Plumbing- Curbless Showers
Curbless Shower Design : Requirements and Options – Ceramic Tiles Education Foundation
Curbless Shower : An Instillation Guide – NC State University
Curbless Shower Detail -Los Angeles
Plumbing- Water Filters
Impression Plus Backwash Filter – Manual
Plumbing – Sewage Ejectors and Low Pressure Sewers
Plumbing- Septic Systems
Home owners guide to septic systems
Propane- Propane Tanks and Piping
Propane Tank – Requalification Guidance for Propane Cylinders
CSST – Gastite installation
Recalls
Macro Fireplace Recall – Macro CPSC
Roofing – Installation Guides
GAF Technical Advisory Bulletin – Hand sealing Shingles – GAF
COLD WEATHER SHINGLE INSTALLATION – Technical Bulletin TB-05 – Owens-Corning
Delta Rib Metal Roofing
Fabral Metal Roofing
Grace Ice and Water Shield – With Drip edge
Roofing – Tiles and Shingles
Chipped Tiles – Tile Roofing Institute
Roofing-Ventilation
Infield/Shingle over ventilation
SmartVent™ Installation
Unvented Attics and Roofs (R806.5)
Safety
Head Entrapment – 2014 International Association of Child Safety
Siding – EIFS
Guide to Exterior Insulation and Finish System – EIFS
Dryvit – Instillation Guide (EIFS)
Siding – Brick
Siding – Stone Veneers
Adhered Concrete Veneer Installation Guidelines
Adhered Natural Stone Veneer Installation Guide
Sprinklers, Irrigation and Site Information
Toro Sprinkler System Design Guide
Hunter Sprinkler System Design Guide
Preventing Soil Erosion On Your Property
Erosion Control Treatment Selection Guide
Stairs
2015 IRC Stair Guide – Washington State
2018 Handrails – Washington State
2018 Guardrails – Washington State
Storm Water Management
Storm Water Management Manual for Eastern Washington – 2019
Principles of Exterior Drainage
Structural
Engineered Floor I-Joist Repair (Weyerhauser)
Truss Repair and Modification – 2017 SBCA (Structural Building Components Association)
How Trusses work
Drilling and Notching Wood Floor Framing
Windows
AAMA 2400-10
Standard Practice for Installation of Windows with a Mounting Flange in Open Stud Frame Construction for Low Wind/Water Exposure
Vycor Flashings Installation Contractors Guide
Windows- Emergency Escape and Rescue
Emergency escape and rescue openings– EERO – 2015 IRC
Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings– Residential – 2018 IRC
Wood Burning – Fireplaces and Stoves
The Homeowner’s Guide To CHIMNEYS, FIREPLACES AND WOODSTOVES – From the CSIA
Wood Destroying Organisms – Pest Management
Identification and Habits of Key Ant Pest of Washington – WSU Extension Manual
Wetlands and Waterfront
At home with Wetlands – A Landowners Guide