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Federal Pacific Electric Panels & Stab Lok Breakers Information Articles

  • Holt's National Electrical Code information site for the NEC
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  • Junction Boxes collection of links for purchase of various types
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  • Mazer'sElectrical Accident Safety Handbook
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  • Square D Circuit Breaker Recalls, announced by the US CPSC, recalls include a Square D GFCI circuit breaker distributed by Square D, and a Counterfeit Square-D circuit breaker sold through Scott Electric
  • Zinsco Electric Panel Hazards and Zinsco-type Sylvania Electric Panel Hazards
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    • Toxic Gas Sampling Plan
    • A Toxic Gas Testing Plan: A Gas Sampling Plan for Residential and Commercial Buildings lists some of the toxic indoor gases for which we test, depending on the building complaint and building conditions
    • Gas Exposure Hazard Levels: for Toxic Gas Exposure to Ammonia, Arsine, Arsenic, Bromine, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Hydride, Ozone - allowable exosure levels and hazard levels
    • Carbon Dioxide Gas Toxicity hazard levels, poisoning symptoms, & testing
    • Carbon Monoxide Gas Toxicity hazard levels, poisoning symptoms, & testing
    • Formaldehyde: US EPA. UFFI (Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation) was previously considered a hazard (formaldehyde outgassing).
    • UFFI is virtually a closed concern regarding this material; however formaldehyde appears to remain a health concern for sensitive individuals.
    • Ozone Warnings Use of Ozone as a "mold" remedy is ineffective and may be dangerous.
    • Draeger-Safety's detector-tubes and Drager accuro® bellows pump
    • Gastec® cylinder pump and detector-tube system produced by Gastec
    • Sensidyne,
    • Gilian air pump. For broad screening for combustibles and a number of other toxic gases and for leak tracing
    • We also use Amprobe's Tif8850. All of these instruments, their applications, and sensitivities (minimum detectable limits) for specific gases are described in our Gas Sampling Plan online document.
  • HAZMAT Agency for Toxic ATSDR Science Corner
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  • Pollution Online
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    • Imaging Systems Inspection Equipment
    • Thermography - Infra Red Inspection Equipment, temperature, heat loss, active leak detection, moisture investigations
      • FLIR Thermography manufacturer of infrared cameras, thermographytesting equipment, and thermal imaging cameras. FLIR provides infrared software as well as infrared training and support
      • Therma-Check, LLC-Home Energy Audits and Thermal Imaging in Maryland, Baltimore Metro Region and Hanover, PA - Providing Home Energy Audits and Thermal Imaging Services in Central Maryland, Baltimore Metro Region and Hanover, PA.

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    • Miami Leed Builder- Offering green LEED certification and consultation to builders, contractors, architects and more. Here is what Miami Leed explains about LEED Certification:

    What is LEED Certification?

    In the United States and in a number of other countries around the world, LEED certification is the recognized standard for measuring building sustainability. Achieving LEED certification is the best way for you to demonstrate that your building project is truly "green." The LEED green building rating system -- developed and administered by the U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington D.C.-based, nonprofit coalition of building industry leaders -- is designed to promote design and construction practices that increase profitability while reducing the negative environmental impacts of buildings and improving occupant health and well-being.

    What are the benefits of LEED Certification?

    LEED certification, which includes a rigorous third-party commissioning process, offers compelling proof to you, your clients, your peers and the public at large that you've achieved your environmental goals and your building is performing as designed. Getting certified allows you take advantage of a growing number of state and local government incentives, and can help boost press interest in your project.

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    • alt.home.repair Bulletin-board Q&A on just about any home repair topic.
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    • HouseRepairTalk.com - Home improvement discussion: home and house repair, remodeling, renovation, decor. Alsoinsurance, buying/selling and more.

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    Companies offering Mold and other HAZMAT Cleaning & Remediation

      • Canada Mold Remediation Companies: Phoenix Disaster Restoration Corp.Sherbrooke (Québec) - (819) 822-2425 - info@phoenixinc.ca
        Phoenix après sinistre , spécialisé en nettoyage après sinistre, offre toute une gamme de services pour la restauration de lieux ayant subi des dommages. Que ce soit à la suite d'une inondation, d'un dégât d'eau, d'un refoulement d'égout, d'un incendie, d'un problème de moisissure, de micro-organismes ou d'odeur, Phoenix saura intervenir de manière efficace.
        Phoenix disaster restoration is specialized in post-disaster cleaning and mold remediation. We offer a full range of services for the restoration of areas that have been damaged. Whether the cause is flooding, water damage, sewer backup, fire, mold, microorganisms, or bad odors, Phoenix knows how to intervene efficiently.


      • Arizona Mold Remediation Companies: Helping Hand Fire and Water Restoration, 480-924-4830, 888-668-5422, FAX: 480-985-5611, Arizona Flood Water Damage & Smoke and Fire Damage Restoration, Sewage Remediation & Cleanup, Mold Removal. 24/7- Service - immediate response.
      • Florida: EcoTech Mold Inspection, Testing 800-801-1727 indoor environmentalists and mold inspectors
      • New York Mold Remediation, Fire & Water Damage Company Directory:
        • U.S.: Northeast - Action Environmental Group Ken Burns (516) 781-3000 info@actionhazmat.com
        • U.S.: Northeast - DuraClean Ralph Labriola or Steve Diaz Holbrook NY 631-218-0600 Fax 631-218-0601
        • U.S.: Northeast - First Alert article on use of baking soda for surface cleaning
        • U.S.: Northeast - Serv Pro - Ted White - Putnam County - 800-352-0019
        • U.S.: Northeast - Serv Pro - Gill Morrissey - Beacon, NY (845) 831-3600
        • U.S.: Northeast - Westfair Restoration Services - Chris VanWaggoner - 914-447-4813 - Thornwood, NY
      • Ohio Mold Remediation Companies: Douglas M. Kohnen, ERAtech Environmental, Inc., Kettering, Ohio, (937) 859-8998 - dkohnen@earthlink.net - specializes in Mold Assessments and Project Design for residential and commercial properties.

      Mold Remediation & Mold Prevention Guidelines

      • Action Guide after Flooding: First Priorities of Action in Response to Building Flooding
      • Flooded Building Mold Prevention how to respond to avoid mold
      • Flooded Septic Systems Septic Systems what to do after a septic system has been exposed to flooding
      • Flood Vents to avoid structural damage during building flooding, flood venting, flood ports, or flood gates on buildings
      • Foundation Crack Bible, in-depth diagnosis, and evaluation of all types of structural and non-structural cracks in residential foundations [Brick, Concrete, Masonry Block, Stone]

      • Mold Remediation Equipment and Products

      • AM Tech Abrasive Blasting surface cleaning service using abrasive blasting methods
      • Met Fin Shotblast media blasting systems, abrasive blast equipment, as well as custom-designed systems for shot blasting, blast cleaning, descaling, shot peening, grit blasting, sandblasting and blast rooms
      • Surface Tek media blasting equipment and supplies for mold remediation and other surface cleaning applications

      • Add your listing: Mold and other Hazmat Company listing submissions are welcome. No fee, just link exchange, no conflicts of interest. Contact Us
    • Action Guide for Mold: what do we do about mold in our home? Step by step instructions.
    • Mold Investigation and Building Diagnosis FAQs
    • When to hire a professional to investigate a Building for toxic mold

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