Resources

ASSOCIATIONS

American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   www.ashi.org

You will find a wealth of information at the ASHI site including: Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, Glossary of Inspection Terms, Technical Links, Consumer Protection Information, State Regulations, FAQs, Customer Survey, Realtor Information and links to other useful sites

Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors   www.gcaar.com

Northern Virginia Association of Realtors  www.nvar.com

Prince George's County Association of Realtors  www.pgcar.com

National Association of Home Builders   www.nahb.org

Asbestos  

www.epa.gov/asbestos

http://www.mesothelioma.com/

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  

www.epa.gov

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) booklet, "The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality"  

www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Indoor Environmental Quality

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/indoorenv/mold.html

Radon Information   

http://www.nrsb.org/

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)  

www.dhhs.gov

Mercury

http://www.mde.maryland.gov/programs/land/hazardouswaste/mercury/pages/programs
/landprograms/hazardous_waste/mercury/index.aspx

http://www.mde.maryland.gov/programs/researchcenter/factsheets/landfactsheet/documents
/www.mde.state.md.us/assets/document/mercury.pdf

Mold

http://www.epa.gov/iedmold1/moldresources.html

http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Serious-Dangers-of-Mold-and-Mildew-in-Your-House&id=295403

Lead

http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/Land/LeadPoisoningPrevention/Pages/Programs/LandPrograms
/leadcoordination/index.aspx

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-08-28-lead-paint_N.htm

www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5054.html

Smoke Detectors   

http://www.nachi.org/smoke-alarm-inspection.htm

Carbon Monoxide Detectors 

http://www.nachi.org/carbon-monoxide.htm

Garage Door Safety  

http://garages.about.com/od/garagemaintenance/a/GarageSafety.htm

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56868-2004May26.html

Residential Fire Sprinklers  

http://www.nachi.org/residential-fire-sprinklers.htm

EPA Well Disinfection Procedures  

http://www.epa.state.oh.us/portals/28/documents/rules/Final/3745-9-08_effective_10-31-10.pdf

EPA-Private Wells – What You Can Do

http://water.epa.gov/drink/info/well/whatyoucando.cfm

How Do Septic Systems Work?

http://activerain.com/blogsview/1883615/san-diego-home-inspections-how-do-septic-systems-work-part-one-

Septic Systems and Their Maintenance – University of Maryland Extension Service

http://extension.umd.edu/environment/water/files/septic.html

University of Maryland Extension Natural Resources and Water Quality

http://extension.umd.edu/environment/index.cfm

American Ground Water Trust

http://www.agwt.org/gwinfo.htm

Water Damage and EIFS   

http://www.nachi.org/water-damage-eifs.htm

Polybutylene Plumbing

http://www.polybutylene.com/

http://www.polybutylene.com/poly.html

Copper Piping

http://www.copper.org/applications/plumbing/benefits/benefits_main.html

This Old House

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/plumbing

Energy Star

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=heat_cool.pr_hvac

Heating and Cooling System Maintenance Tips

http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/heating-and-cooling/heating-and-cooling-system-maintenance-tips.htm

Heating and Cooling Maintenance, Repair and Troubleshooting

http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/heating-air-conditioning/heating-cooling-maintenance-repair-troubleshooting-faq-northerheat-58313.html

How to Maintain an Oil Heater

http://www.ehow.com/how_2057299_maintain-oil-heater.html

Fall Furnace Maintenance

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,387559,00.html

GFCI Fact Sheet

http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/099.pdf

How Does a GFCI Outlet Work?

http://home.howstuffworks.com/question117.htm

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) FACT SHEET

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/afcifac8.pdf