INACHI Technical Library

http://education.nachi.org/show.php?course_id=9&element_id=437

I forgot we had one!

now and then…

I also added to mine that keeps getting longer.

Structural and Architectural Links Page

New updated version for all to use;

Please make reference to contributors if used elsewhere.

Architectural Links:

AIA American Institute of Architects
http://www.aia.org/contractdocs/index.htm](http://www.aia.org/contractdocs/index.htm)
http://www.ada.gov/
· American Institute of Architects (AIA)
· American Plywood Association (APA)
· American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
· American Subcontractors Association (ASA)
· Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
· Associated General Contractors (AGC)
· Association of Wall & Ceilings Industry (AWCI)
· British Columbia Wall & Ceiling Association
· Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
· EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA)
· International Code Council (ICC)
· International Code Council Evaluation Service
· International Institute for Lath & Plaster
· National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
· OSHA
· Portland Cement Association (PCA)

ADA Accessibility Guidelines & Technical Manuals
http://www.contractor-books.com/Cr/CR_ADAManual_Intro.htm](http://www.contractor-books.com/Cr/CR_ADAManual_Intro.htm)

ADAAG Americans Disabilities Act, Access Guide
http://www.ada.gov/stdspdf.htm](http://www.ada.gov/stdspdf.htm)

**Hud Minimum Property Standards **

http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/ramh/mps/mpshome.cfm

National Codes

NFPA National Fire Protection Assn. Life Safety Code
http://www.nfpa.org/index.asp?cookie_test=1](http://www.nfpa.org/index.asp?cookie_test=1)

History of Building Codes

ICBO International Conference of Building Officials
http://www.iccsafe.org/](http://www.iccsafe.org/)

IRC 2006 Code Update

http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/build/documents/2008/BuildingSafetyCodeUpdate_2006IRC_Residential.pdf](http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/build/documents/2008/BuildingSafetyCodeUpdate_2006IRC_Residential.pdf)

ICC International Codes Council

http://www.iccsafe.org/index.html](http://www.iccsafe.org/index.html)

IBC International Building Code
http://www.constructionbook.com/2006-international-codes/](http://www.constructionbook.com/2006-international-codes/)

Construction Web Links

http://www.constructionweblinks.com/Industry_Topics/Building_Codes_and_Regulations/building_codes_and_regulations.html

State Codes

Alabama

http://www.bc.state.al.us/buildingcode.htm

Denver Building Code
http://www.denvergov.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.denvergov.org/Building_Code](http://www.denvergov.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.denvergov.org/Building_Code)

Pennsylvania State Code
http://www.pacode.com/](http://www.pacode.com/)

Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Regional
http://www.pprbd.org/](http://www.pprbd.org/)

Kansas City Building Code
http://www.kcmo.org/codes.nsf/web/kcbc?opendocument](http://www.kcmo.org/codes.nsf/web/kcbc?opendocument)

Oregon State Code

http://www2.iccsafe.org/states/orego…_Frameset.html](http://www2.iccsafe.org/states/oregon/08_Residential/08Res_Frameset.html)

Maine Energy Audits Links

Links & Resources

General Informational Sites:

Maine Assistance Programs:

Books and Manuals

**General HI Books & Manuals **

**The Complete Book of Home Inspection, by Norman Becker **

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Inspection-Norman-Becker/dp/0830637850

Real Estate Home Inspection - Mastering the Profession, by Russell Burgess (general) … Details](http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0793168252/ref=sib_dp_pt/102-8241353-7442540#reader-link)
Inspecting a House, by Rex Cauldwell (general) … Details … (Download Structure Chapter)](http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/pdf/Inspecting.pdf)
Residential Rehabilitation Inspection Guide, by HUD (Free Download)](http://www.huduser.org/Publications/PDF/rehabinspect.pdf)

Structural Building Components Association (SBCA)

http://www.sbcindustry.com/common/menu_display.php?PHPSESSID=08sod7eu829opn8cs4duge89d2

http://www.tmatchapter.com/

Code Check* - http://www.codecheck.com/cc/ccwwwauthors.html](http://www.codecheck.com/cc/ccwwwauthors.html)*

***Foundations and Concrete Work ***Books](http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Foundations%20and%20Concrete%20Work%3A:3001595344;_ylc=X3oDMTB1c21tcDhkBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNib29rcw--)

Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...t_adv_XSNG1060](http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/601-1522699-1498539?asin=0471676071&afid=yahoosspplp_bmvd&lnm=0471676071|Simplified_Engineering_for_Architects_and_Builders_:_Books&ref=tgt_adv_XSNG1060)

Wood-Frame House Construction
http://www.contractor-books.com/CR/Wood-Frame_Intro.htm

Graphic Guide to Frame Construction, by Robert Thallon … Details
Wood-Frame House Construction, by L.O. Anderson … Details
Details for Conventional Wood Frame Construction, by AWC (Free Download)](http://www.awc.org/pdf/WCD1-300.pdf)

Carpentry Basics, From Army Corps Manual (Free Online Book/Course)](http://www.free-ed.net/free-ed/BldgConst/Carpentry01.asp)
Wood handbook - Wood as an Engineering Material, by FPL (advanced) (Free Download by Chapters)](http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplgtr/fplgtr113/fplgtr113.htm)

INACHI Technical Library

http://education.nachi.org/show.php?course_id=9](http://education.nachi.org/show.php?course_id=9)
General Structure

A lot more from here and too big a file to add here.:):smiley:

Not sure I ever had looked… til now.

BTW, anyone who is a newer inspector (or older for that matter).

I thought Rex Cauldwell’s book was good. Still have it somewhere (nearly 10 years I think). Covers a lot of good points.

Fun reading for the John :slight_smile:

great list Marcel, thanks! :stuck_out_tongue:

Steven, if you want, send me an email and I will send you the whole file.
My email contact is on my website.
:slight_smile:

I saved your last one Marcel.
I use it all the time

great links

Glad to see that it comes in handy once in awhile Bob.

I need to update it shortly, cause I have a lot to add to it. :slight_smile:

STRUCTURE

General HI Books & Manuals

The Complete Book of Home Inspection, by Norman Becker (general) … Details

Real Estate Home Inspection - Mastering the Profession, by Russell Burgess (general) … Details

Inspecting a House, by Rex Cauldwell (general) … Details … (Download Structure Chapter)

Residential Rehabilitation Inspection Guide, by HUD (Free Download)

Structure Books & Manuals

Code Check - Building, by Redwood Kardon … Details

Foundations and Concrete Work, by Fine Homebuilding Magazine … Details

Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...t_adv_XSNG1060
Wood-Frame House Construction

http://www.contractor-books.com/CR/Wood-Frame_Intro.htm
Masonry Basics, From Army Corps Manual (Free Online Book/Course)

Graphic Guide to Frame Construction, by Robert Thallon … Details

Wood-Frame House Construction, by L.O. Anderson … Details

Details for Conventional Wood Frame Construction, by AWC (Free Download)

Carpentry Basics, From Army Corps Manual (Free Online Book/Course)

Wood handbook - Wood as an Engineering Material, by FPL (advanced) (Free Download by Chapters)

Diagnosing and Repairing House Structure Problems, by Edgar Oliver Seaquist (advanced)

General Structure

General House construction …
http://www.coolhouseplans.com/House_construction.html
Basic Product Information …
http://www.acehardware.com/sm-project-how-to--id-1261836.html
Basic Structural Products …
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/links/pages/Structural_Products/
Burgess’s Book Preview - Foundations …
http://www.homeinspectioncourse.com/soils.html
Residential Construction (APA) …
http://www.apawood.org/level_c.cfm?content=pub_res_libmain
Moisture Problems (extensive) …


Seismic & Wind Resistance …
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12161.shtml
Concrete

Concrete Basics …
http://www.nrmca.org/aboutconcrete/
Concrete Information …
http://www.concretenetwork.com/
Concrete Problems …
http://www.prmconcrete.com/why.htm
Masonry

Masonry Wall Inspection …
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12164.shtml
Masonry Resources …
http://www.ncma.org/online/index.html
Masonry Construction …
http://www.cement.org/masonry/corner.asp#resources
Masonry Products …
http://www.smithtownconcrete.com/architects.html
Masonry Technical Info & Details …
http://www.ncma.org/etek/index.cfm
Brick Technical Notes …
http://www.bia.org/html/frmset_thnt.htm
Masonry Veneer Inspection …
http://www.masonpro.com/LowRes_english.pdf
Foundations

Foundation Construction Basics …
http://www.toolbase.org/secondaryT.asp?TrackID=&CategoryID=1286
Foundation Inspection Basics …
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12163.shtml
Basement Leaks Discussion …
http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/viewtopic.php?t=2082
Basement Moisture Causes/Solutions …
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/housingandclothing/DK7051.html
Foundation Moisture Control …


Crack Inspection …
http://www.inspect-ny.com/structure/foundation.htm
Concrete Cracks (Take w/ Grain of Salt on widths) …
http://www.cfawalls.org/Cracking.htm
Concrete Floors & Footings …
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12160.shtml
Slab on Grade Basics …
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/706.shtml
Slab Foundations Resources (extensive) …
http://www.houston-slab-foundations.info./
Frost Protected Shallow Foundations …
http://www.toolbase.org/tertiaryT.asp?CategoryID=1844&DocumentID=2065
Precast Concrete Foundations …
http://www.toolbase.org/tertiaryT.asp?TrackID=&CategoryID=1286&DocumentID= 2069
Masonry Foundations & leaks …
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12163.shtml
Insulating Concrete Forms …
http://www.toolbase.org/tertiaryT.asp?TrackID=&CategoryID=1931&DocumentID= 2038
Wood Foundations …
http://www.pwfs.com/
Wood & Framing

Wood Industry Information/Links …


Carpentry Basics (Free Online Book/Course) …
http://www.free-ed.net/free-ed/BldgConst/Carpentry01.asp
Old Style Balloon Framing …
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/224.shtml
Treated Wood …
http://www.criteriumhomeinspection.com/articles/PTLumber.html
Wood Floor Problems …
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12166.shtml
Notching & Boring Discussion …
http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/viewtopic.php?t=2685
Notching & Boring Article …
http://www.home-inspect.com/itatips/09-03.asp
Log Building Standards …
http://www.logassociation.org/resources/standards.php
Log Building History & Repair …
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/256.shtml
Engineered Lumber & Wood Trusses

Engineered Lumber Data …
http://www.apawood.org/level_b.cfm?content=prd_main
I-Joist Article …
http://www.home-inspect.com/itatips/11-02.asp
I-Joist TJI Framers Guide …
http://www.trusjoist.com/PDFFiles/2031.pdf
Floor Truss Info …
http://www.accubuildtruss.com/pdf_files/floor_truss_fact_sheet.pdf
Wood Truss Industry Links …
http://www.woodtruss.com/
Wood Roof Truss Systems …


Wood Roof Truss Problems …
http://www.truss-frame.com/index.html
Metal Roofing

http://www.bestbuymetals.com/pdf/sta...tion-guide.pdf
Asphalt Shingles

http://www.gaf.com/General/GafMain.a...ngle-lines.asp
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Anchors & Wood Connectors

Simpson Training Info …
http://www.strongtie.com/workshops/kit/index.asp?Site=
Wood Connectors …
http://www.strongtie.com/
Treated Wood Connector Issues …
http://www.awpa.com/references/CCA.asp
Info on Connectors For Treated Wood …
http://www.strongtie.com/productuse/corrosion.html?source=hpnav
Connector Types for ACQ Treated Wood …
http://www.treatedwood.com/fastener.pdf
Steel Framing

Residential Light Gauge Steel Framing …
http://www.toolbase.org/tertiaryT.asp?DocumentID=2037&CategoryID=1142
Steel Framing Problems …
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/12167.shtml
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Electricity

Electrical Safety Publications

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/elec_sfy.html
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Aluminum Wiring

Aluminum Wiring Info
http://www.inspect-ny.com/aluminum.htm
CPSC - Aluminum Wiring Fix Still Available
http://www.cpsc.gov.CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml03/o3120.html
CPSC - Aluminum Wiring Repair
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUT/PUBS/516.pdf
TYCO - COPALUM Aluminum Wire Connectors

http://catalog-tycoelectronics.com/AMP/bin/AMP.Connect?M=CINF&C=10914&N=3&RQ5=C~10914^M~FEAT
Aluminum Wiring Hazards

http://www.hsb.com/thelocomotive/Story/ExecutiveSummary/ST-ES-ALUM.html
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Crawl Spaces

Crawl Space Ventilation …
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/techline/crawl_space_ventilation.pdf
Crawl Space Moisture Control …
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1994/rose94a.pdf
Conditioned Crawl Spaces …
http://www.buildingscience.com/resources/foundations/conditioned_crawl.pdf
General Crawl Space Issues …
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10343.shtml
Crawl Space Moisture Problems …
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10197.shtml
Inspecting Crawl Spaces …
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10433.shtml
Chimney & Fireplace

Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)

http://www.csia.org/
The National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG)

http://www.ncsg.org/
Chimneys: Safety Alert

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5017.html
Standards for Design & Construction - NFPA 211

http://www.nfpa.org/catalog/product.asp?pid=21103&src=nfpa&cookie_test=1
Hearth Products

http://www.hearth.com/what/specific.html
Hearth Net

http://www.hearth.com/
Un-Vented Gas Logs

http://www.hearth.com/what/gaslogs.html
Hearth Products - Concerns about Un-vented

http://hearth.com/what/specific.html
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Septic Systems

The Septic System Information Website

http://www.inspect-ny.com/sepbook.htm#mainwebs
NSFC Septic News

http://www.nesc.svu.edu/nsfc_septicnews.htm
Septic Systems - What you need to know

http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/extension/publicat/wqwm/wm1.html
Synthetic Stucco

EIFS Facts

http://www.eima.com/residential_eifs.htm
EIFS Construction

http://www.eima.com/Guide_to_EIFS.pdf
Georgia Association of Home Inspectors - EIFS Problems & Recommends

http://www.gahi.com/stucco.html
EIFS - Exterior Design Institute - EIFS

http://www.exterior-design-inst.com/
EIFS Legal Network Online

http://www.stuccolaw.com/default.htm
Welcome to the EIFS Alliance

http://www.eifsalliance.com/
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Accessory Structures

Decks & Patios …
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10280.shtml
Wood Deck Construction …
http://www.decks.com/articles.aspx?
Wood Deck Maintenance …
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/document-lists/decklist.html
Deck Post Connection Problems …
http://www.dickseibert.com/Woeste.pdf
Retaining Wall Inspection Basics …
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10360.shtml
Water Damage & Wood Rot

Wood Moisture Content …
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL255.pdf
An Introduction to Wood Rot …
http://www.germology.com/rot.htm
Controlling External Water Problems …
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL252.pdf
Preventing Wood Rot …
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/281.shtml
Moisture Intrusion …
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL239.pdf
Landscape Management Checklist …
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL234.pdf
Foundation Moisture Control …


Winter-Time Moisture Problems …
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL256.pdf
Wood Rot & Treatment …
http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/Pages/FYD/HL243.pdf
Types of Wood Treatment …
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/techline/iii-1.pdf
Treated Wood Concerns …
http://www.criteriumhomeinspection.com/articles/PTLumber.html
Mold & Wood Products …
http://www.wwpa.org/index_lumberandmold.htm
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ENVIRONMENTAL

Moisture & Mold

Mold Basics & Resources …
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldresources.html
Mold Realities & Dangers …
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/mold/mold_dampness_facts.htm
Mold Concerns & Indoor Air …
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/index.html
Indoor Air Quality …
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldresources.html#Mold%20and%20Indoor%20Air%20Reg ulations
Mold Concerns …
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/mold/
Moisture Requirements for Fungal Growth …
http://www.germology.com/moisture.htm
Stachybotrys Chartarum and other molds …
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/mold/stachy.htm
Mold and Pulmonary Hemorrhage Among Infants …
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5335a4.htm
Controlling Mold and Mildew …
http://www.landhomefunding.com/Buyers/mold.pdf
Controlling Moisture Levels in Homes …
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/techline/iii-2.pdf
Moisture, Mold, & Wood Decay

Wood Moisture Content

http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL255.pdf
There’s No Such Thing as Dry rot

http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/Pages/FYD/HL243.pdf
The Billion Dollar Thief: Moisture

http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL239.pdf
Landscape Management Checklist

http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL234.pdf
Controlling External Water Problems

http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL252.pdf
There’s No Future in a Wet Foundation


Winter-Time Moisture Problems

http://www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/PAGES/FYD/HL256.pdf
Moisture Analysis of Wood

http://www.germology.com/moisture_analysis.htm
Moisture Requirements for Fungal Growth

http://www.germology.com/moisture.htm
An Introduction to Wood Rot

http://www.germology.com/rot.htm
Preventing Water Intrusion at Foundation Walls

http://www.germology.com/foundations.htm
Q&A on Stachybotrys chartarum and other molds

http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/mold/stachy.htm#Q15
Pulmonary Hemorrhage - Hemosiderosis Among Infants

http://www.cdc.gov/epo/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm4909a3.htm
Indoor Air-Molds

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/index.html
Indoor Air-Mold Resources

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldresources.html
Controlling Mold and Mildew

http://www.apawood.org/pdfs/managed/A525A.pdf
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Radon

Radon Publications - A Citizen’s Guide to Radon

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/pubs/citguide.html
Indoor Air-Radon - Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/radonqa1.html
Indoor Air-Radon - Myths and Facts

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/myths.html
Indoor Air-Radon - Risk Comparison Charts

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/riskcht.html
Radon Publications - Home Buyer’s & Seller’s Guide to Radon

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/pubs/hmbyguid.html#Contents
Radon - EPA Map of Radon Zones

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/zonemap/tennessee.htm
Radon in Drinking Water Q&A

http://www.epa.gov/safewater/radon/pa1.html
National Radon Proficiency Program

http://www.radongas.org/
Health Physics Society - Position Statement on Radon

http://hps.org/documents/indoorradon.pdf
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Carbon Monoxide

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

http://www.carbonmonoxidekills.com/index.htm
CO Headquarters

http://www.coheadquarters.com/CO1.htm
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Can Save Lives

http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5010.html
The “Invisible” Killer

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/464.pdf
Carbon Monoxide Questions & Answers

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prbs/466.html
Protect Your Family & Yourself

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/coftsht.html
Carbon Monoxide Checklist

http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/carbonmonoxide/checklist.htm
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Product Recalls (CPSC)

Find Recalled Products by Product Type

http://63.74.109.29/cgi-bin/recalldb/prod.asp
Find Recalled Products by Company Name

http://www.cpsc.gov/cgi-bin/recalldb/firm.asp
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Seems like updating a list like this and properly indexed and made available somewhere would help all.

Marcel

Bob, I just emailed you the most recent one I have for your info.
Hope it helps. :slight_smile:

Great!
Got it.

www.nachi.org/articles.htm has a bunch of good stuff in it too.

Yes Nick,

that is why I include it in mine.
I still have to add a couple hundred of them.
I have them filed in the Divisions of the AIA. 1-16
Just don’t have enough time to do it. :slight_smile:

This is just awsome stuff. Thanks guys. Hope I can stay awake reading tonight.(1200wpm)

In that case add this to your viewing pleasure.
Someone (sorry forgot who) posted this recently.