Handouts

The following has  been compiled from a variety of government and non-profit sources. 

Plumbing:

• Protect Your Drinking Water from Contamination - PNWS/AWWA 

• Protect Your Water Heater from Thermal Expansion - PNWS/AWWA

• Troubleshooting Your Sewer Problem - SPU

• Understanding and Caring for Your Septic Tank System - WADOH

• Gas Safety - PSE

Electrical:

• AFCIs: Advanced Electrical Fire Protection for the Home - ESFI

• GFCI Outlets - CPSC

• Smoke Detectors - CPSC

• CO Detectors - CPSC

• Repairing Aluminum Wiring - CPSC

• Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Stab Lok® Electrical Panels & Breakers - InspectAPedia.com

• Zinsco® Electrical Panels & Breakers - InspectAPedia.com

Health Hazards:

• Radon - EPA

• Asbestos In The Home - CPSC

• Vermiculite Attic Insulation - EPA

• Mold, Moisture, and Your Home - EPA

• Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home - EPA

Property and Grounds:

• Lawn Irrigation Systems and Backflow Prevention - PNWS/AWWA

• Home Lawns - WSU Extension

• Bamboo Control - Clemson Extension

• Garden Wise (Non-Invasive Plants for Your Garden) - NWCB

HVAC:

• Heating Oil Tanks - InspectAPedia.com

• Heating Oil Tanks - WSDOE

• Decommissioning of Residential Heating Oil Tanks - SFD

• Thermostat Definitions - Energy Star

Miscellaneous:

• Anti-Tip Device - NACHI

• Chimney Problems - MSU Extension

• Whole House Ventilation Systems Integrated with a Forced Air Heating System - WSU

• A Crash Course in Roof Venting

• The Homeowner Maintenance Book