Building Knowledge, LLCResources
Please use the following links to learn more about home inspections, environmental issues, home buying and maintenance, and more.
Associations
- American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) The American Society of Home Inspectors is America's oldest and most respected professional society of home inspectors.
- International Code Council (ICC) The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings.
Government Agencies
- Consumer Product Safety Commission The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination.
Environmental Issues
- Asbestos Asbestos is made up of microscopic bundles of fibers that may become airborne when asbestos-containing materials are damaged or disturbed. When these fibers get into the air they may be inhaled into the lungs, where they can cause significant health problems.
- Lead Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around homes. Lead also can be emitted into the air from motor vehicles and industrial sources, and lead can enter drinking water from plumbing materials.
- Mold Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive.
- Radon Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. Its presence in your home can pose a danger to your family's health. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.