2024 International Residential Code (IRC) – ICC Codes
The homes of the first American settlers of the mid-1600s were almost completely built from logs. These early dwellings had an open-plan interior, and a…
ANSI/IICRC S520-2024: Professional Mold Remediation
Mold is everywhere, both inside and outside. These microscopic organisms play an important role in the breakdown of plant and animal matter. Although molds are…
ANSI C12.7-2022: Watthour Meter Sockets
A meter socket is a critical component in any home’s electrical system. It connects your property to the utility grid, ensuring accurate energy consumption tracking….
ISO 15928-5:2013— Operating Energy of Houses
US households need energy to power numerous home devices and equipment, and as such, the residential sector accounts for 21% of total US consumption. ISO…
ANSI/AARST MA-MFLB-2023: Conducting Measurements Of Radon
Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas, and exposure to it can cause lung cancer (radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United…
ANSI/ASHRAE 62.2-2022: Ventilation in Residential Buildings
Regardless of the building, assuring an acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) is a shared interest. In the home, ventilation and air quality contain unique considerations,…
ANSI/ASHRAE 90.2-2018: Energy-Efficient Design Of Low-Rise Residential Buildings
Energy is the vigor of the universe. Literally the ability to do work, little can happen without energy. Whether deriving from the heat and illumination…