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| About the Author | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Establishing a Business | |
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| General Guidelines on Owning Your Own Business | |
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| Types of Businesses | |
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| Sole Proprietorship | |
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| Partnership | |
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| Corporation | |
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| Understanding Real Estate Inspection | |
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| Awareness of Safety Techniques | |
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| Determination of Registration/Licensing Requirements | |
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| Initial Start-up Costs | |
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| Name Your Business | |
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| Bank Accounts/Business Expenses | |
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| Hiring Inspectors | |
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| Generating Business for Your New Company | |
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| Advertising | |
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| Referrals | |
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| Client/Inspector Relationship | |
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| Suggested Tools and Office Supplies | |
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| Tools and Equipment | |
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| Office Equipment and Forms | |
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| The Inspection Report | |
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| Inspection Procedures | |
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| Types of Reports | |
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| Inspection Agreement | |
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| Conditions | |
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| Disclaimer | |
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| Sample Phrases for Inspection Reports | |
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| Soils and Foundations | |
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| Soils | |
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| Properties | |
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| Survey | |
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| Classifications | |
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| Foundations | |
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| Basements | |
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| Concrete Foundations | |
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| Wood Foundations | |
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| Concrete | |
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| Support | |
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| Slab-on-Grade | |
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| Foundation Inspection Techniques | |
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| Spalling Concrete | |
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| Climate | |
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| Frostline | |
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| Movement | |
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| Drying Edge Effect | |
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| Transpiration | |
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| Drainage | |
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| Plumbing Leaks | |
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| Maintenance | |
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| Watering | |
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| Fill Dirt | |
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| Repairs | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Reporting Guidelines | |
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| Wood and Construction | |
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| Wood | |
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| Lumber | |
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| Plywood | |
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| Potential Wood Damage | |
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| Treatments | |
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| Pressure-Treated Wood | |
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| Non-Pressure-Treated Wood | |
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| Foundations | |
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| Batter Boards | |
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| Underground Plumbing | |
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| Vapor Barrier | |
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| Masonry | |
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| Stone | |
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| Clay | |
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| Brick | |
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| Mortar | |
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| Structural Components | |
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| Floors | |
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| Wall Construction | |
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| Finishes | |
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| Roofs | |
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| Windows and Doors | |
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| Fireplaces | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Reporting Guidelines | |
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| Roofing | |
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| Measurements | |
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| Materials | |
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| Decking | |
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| Wood/Cedar | |
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| Asphalt | |
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| Roll Roofing | |
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| Tile | |
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| Slate | |
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| Metal | |
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| Installation | |
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| Wood/Cedar | |
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| Tile and Slate | |
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| Asphalt Shingles | |
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| Nailing | |
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| Underlayment | |
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| Flashings | |
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| Drip Edge | |
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| Step Flashing | |
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| Counterflashing | |
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| Flashing Flange | |
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| Cricket | |
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| Valleys | |
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| Open Valleys | |
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| Woven Valleys | |
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| Closed-Cut Valleys | |
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| Testing | |
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| Fire Resistance | |
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| External Fire Ratings | |
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| Wind Resistance | |
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| Drainage | |
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| Gutters | |
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| Downspouts | |
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| Ventilation | |
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| Damage | |
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| Warranties | |
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| Reroofing | |
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| Built-Up Roofs | |
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| Roof Components | |
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| Roof Drainage | |
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| Expansion Joints | |
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| Area Dividers | |
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| Mechanical Curbs | |
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| Penetrations | |
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| Preformed Roof Insulation | |
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| Vapor Retarders | |
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| Bitumens | |
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| Flashings and Cants | |
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| Surfacing and Aggregate | |
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| Reroofing | |
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| Inspection and Maintenance | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Reporting Guidelines | |
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| Plumbing | |
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| Aseptic Systems | |
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| Water Service | |
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| Potable Water Supply | |
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| Plumbing Systems | |
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| Pipe | |
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| Hot and Cold Water Main Lines | |
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| Valves | |
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| Faucets | |
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| Air Chambers | |
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| Circulating Pumps | |
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| Commodes | |
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| Bidets | |
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| Sinks and Lavatories | |
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| Bathtubs and Showers | |
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| Septic Systems | |
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| Sewers and Drains | |
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| Cross Connections | |
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| Traps | |
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| Vents | |
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| Drains | |
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| Sewage Ejectors | |
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| Sump Pumps | |
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| On-Site Sewage Facility | |
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| Septic Tanks | |
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| Aerobic Systems | |
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| Mechanical Systems | |
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| Water Softeners | |
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| Water Heaters | |
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| Sprinklers | |
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| Whirlpool Tubs | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Reporting Guidelines | |
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| Electricity | |
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| Conductor | |
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| Copper | |
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| Aluminum | |
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| Insulators | |
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| Electrical Circuit | |
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| Source | |
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| Path | |
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| Load | |
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| Voltage | |
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| Amperage | |
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| Watt | |
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| Resistance | |
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| Generating Electricity | |
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| Direct Current | |
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| Alternating Current | |
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| Transformers | |
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| Induction | |
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| Ampacity | |
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| Circuit | |
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| Switch | |
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| Circuit Protectors | |
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| Circuit Breaker | |
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| Fuse | |
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| Receptacles | |
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| Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter | |
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| Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter | |
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| Multicircuit Receptacles | |
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| Electric Service | |
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| Grounding Conductor | |
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| Electric Meter | |
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| Electrical Service Panel | |
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| Three-Phase Power | |
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| Conduit | |
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| Metal Conduit | |
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| Nonmetallic Conduit | |
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| Conduit Design and Sizing | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Reporting Guidelines | |
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| Heating and Ventilation | |
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| Heating and Ventilation Systems | |
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| Heat Transfer | |
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| Cooling | |
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| Duct | |
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| Blowers | |
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| Filters | |
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| Thermostat | |
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| Gravity Warm-Air Heating System | |
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| Gas Furnaces | |
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| Combustion, Dilution and Ventilation Air | |
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| The Combustion Process | |
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| Burner Flame | |
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| Atmospheric Burners | |
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| Heat Exchanger | |
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| Venting | |
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| Fan Control | |
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| Limit Control | |
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| Main Gas Valve | |
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| Furnace Ignition | |
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| Automatic Vent Damper | |
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| Types of Furnaces | |
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| Inspection of Gas Forced-Air Furnaces | |
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| Oil Furnaces | |
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| Venting | |
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| Oil Burner | |
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| Heat Exchanger | |
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| Primary Control | |
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| Flame Detectors | |
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| Fan Control | |
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| Horizontal and Reverse-Flow Furnaces | |
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| Primary Limit Control | |
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| Secondary Limit Control | |
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| CompleteHeat | |
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| Room Heaters | |
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| Vented Room Heaters | |
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| Vented Floor Furnaces | |
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| Vented Wall Furnaces | |
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| Nonducted Systems | |
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| Hot Water and Steam | |
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| Electric Heat | |
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| Supply Power | |
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| Heat Elements | |
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| Safety Limits and Thermal Fuses | |
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| Heat Relays and Control Sequencers | |
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| Inspecting Electric Furnaces | |
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| Solar Heating | |
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| Collectors | |
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| Domestic Water Heating | |
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| Electronic Air Cleaners | |
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| Humidifiers | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Reporting Guidelines | |
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| Air-Conditioning and Heat Pumps | |
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| Air-Conditioning (Cooling) | |
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| Compressor | |
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| Condenser Coil | |
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| Evaporator Coil | |
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| Connecting Tubing | |
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| Metering Device | |
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| Refrigerant Cycle | |
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| Run Capacitor | |
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| Start Kit | |
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| Crankcase Heater | |
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| Condenser Fan | |
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| Two-Speed Condenser Fan Thermostat | |
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| Low-Ambient Kit | |
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| High-Efficiency Cooling | |
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| Heat Pumps | |
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| Heat Pump Components | |
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| Heat Pump Operation | |
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| Groundwater and Air-to-Air Heat Pump Differences | |
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| Water Source Heat Pump | |
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| Geothermal Heat Pump | |
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| Heat Pump with Gas or Oil Furnaces | |
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| Trane | |
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| Carrier | |
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| New O-Style Evaporator Coil | |
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| Evaporative Cooling | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Reporting Guidelines | |
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| Appliances | |
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| Dishwashers | |
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| Timer | |
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| Spray Arms | |
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| Tub | |
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| Racks | |
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| Door | |
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| Disposals | |
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| Continuous Feed | |
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| Batch Feed | |
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| Construction | |
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| Installation | |
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| Cooktops And Ranges | |
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| Gas | |
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| Electric | |
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| Ovens | |
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| Timers | |
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| Gas | |
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| Electric | |
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| Self-Cleaning | |
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| Continuous Cleaning | |
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| Convection | |
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| Microwave Oven | |
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| Combination Microwave and Halogen Light Source Ovens | |
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| Kitchen Exhaust Systems | |
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| Updraft Exhaust | |
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| Downdraft Exhaust | |
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| Refrigerators and Freezers | |
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| Doors | |
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| Components | |
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| Ice Makers | |
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| Self-Contained Ice Makers | |
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| Trash Compactors | |
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| Door/Drawer | |
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| Bin | |
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| Ram | |
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| Deodorizer | |
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| Washers | |
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| Tub | |
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| Lint Filter | |
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| Agitator | |
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| Pump and Motor | |
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| Controls | |
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| Hoses | |
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| Clothes Dryers | |
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| Timer | |
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| Venting | |
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| Lint Filter | |
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| Door | |
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| Central Vacuums | |
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| Miscellaneous Appliances and Equipment | |
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| Food Centers | |
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| Instant Water Heaters | |
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| Garage Door Openers | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Reporting Guidelines | |
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| Swimming Pools and Spas | |
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| Swimming Pools | |
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| Construction | |
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| Plumbing | |
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| Electrical System | |
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| Capacity | |
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| Pumps | |
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| Surface Skimmers | |
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| Filtration Systems | |
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| Heaters | |
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| Solar Heating | |
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| Clocks and Timers | |
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| Automatic Cleaners | |
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| Decking | |
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| Accessories | |
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| Pool Water Test Kit | |
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| Fences | |
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| Spas and Hot Tubs | |
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| Spa Construction | |
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| Hot Tub Construction | |
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| Saunas | |
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| Construction | |
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| Stoves | |
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| Clocks and Timers | |
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| Accessories | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Reporting Guidelines | |
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| Termites and Other Wood-Destroying Insects | |
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| Termites | |
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| Subterranean Termites | |
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| Drywood Termites | |
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| Dampwood Termites | |
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| Formosan Termites | |
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| Beetles | |
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| Carpenter Ants | |
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| Carpenter Bees | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Environmental Considerations | |
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| Asbestos | |
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| Physical Properties | |
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| Health Effects Associated with Asbestos Exposure | |
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| Asbestos-Related Diseases | |
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| Asbestos-Containing Materials | |
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| Typical Locations for Asbestos | |
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| Radon | |
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| Formation | |
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| Testing | |
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| Ventilation | |
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| Natural Ventilation | |
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| Forced Ventilation | |
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| Pressurization | |
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| Urea Formaldehyde | |
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| Lead | |
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| Dust | |
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| Paint | |
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| Soil | |
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| Water | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Checklist | |
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| The American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc., Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics | |
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| The National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc., Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics | |
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| Chapter Review Answers | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Index | |