Useful Links
The following is a list of related associations and information. At this time the links do not work, but you could go directly to each source on their website for more info.
Related Industry Organizations
KAREI - Kansas Association of Real Estate Inspectors
MAHI - Missouri Association of Home Inspectors
(click here for a membership application)
KDHE - Kansas Radon Program
Technical Resources
Building
IRC - International Residential Code (by International Code Council, ICC)
IBC - International Building Code (by International Code Council, ICC)
Building Science Corporation (http://www.buildingscience.com/)
Asphalt Roofing Manufacturer's Association (ARMA)
Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau (CSSB)
National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA)
North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA)
Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)(Inspection Levels)
American Wood Council (AWC)(Deck Guide)
Mechanical
IRC - International Residential Code (by International Code Council, ICC)
UMC - Uniform Mechanical Code (by International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials, IAPMO)
UPC - Uniform Plumbing Code (by International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials, IAPMO)
NFPA 54 - National Fuel Gas Code (this link will take you to free online access provided by ASHI)
NFPA 58 - Liquified Petroleum Gas Code
NFPA 31 - Standard for Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment
NFPA 211 - Chimneys, Fireplaces & Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances
NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code
Electrical
IRC - International Residential Code (by International Code Council, ICC)
NEC - National Electrical Code (by National Fire Protection Association, NFPA)
IAEI - International Association of Electrical Inspectors
NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association
UL - Underwriters Laboratory
Plumbing
IRC - International Residential Code (by International Code Council, ICC)
UPC - Uniform Plumbing Code (by International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials, IAPMO)
Miscellaneous Resources
ASHI Reporter website
CPSC - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
www.codecheck.com
Problematic Materials
Masonite® Class Actions: Hardboard siding - Omniwood® siding - Woodruf® roofing
Louisiana-Pacific Siding
Weyerhaeuser Hardboard siding
Lead Based Paint
Asbestos
Carbon Monoxide
Polybutylene (PB) Pipe: Spencer Class Action - Cox v Shell Class Action
Federal Pacific Electric Panels
Zinsco (some Sylvania) Electric Panels
Aluminum Wiring
Lennox Pulse Heating Furnaces
