Building Construction and the Environment BOCAbocai.org BOCAbocai.org Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. HUDhud.gov HUDhud.gov Department of Housing and Urban Development

Plans and Specifications AIAaia.org AIAaia.org American Institute of Architects NAHBnahbrc.com NAHBnahbrc.com National Association of Home Builders Research Center

Building Measurement Appraiser should always Appraiser should always State basis for measurement Verify all measurements personally Use same standard for all measurements in multiunit building Gross living area Gross living area Gross building area Gross building area Gross leasable area Gross leasable area

House Styles Traditional Traditional Contemporary Contemporary One-story One-story One and one-half story One and one-half story Two-story Two-story Split-level Split-level Split-entry Split-entry Factory-built Factory-built Orientation Topography View

Construction Details Foundations Foundations Concrete slab Pier and beam Termite protection Termite protection Radon--Colorless, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas occurring from natural breakdown of uranium Radon--Colorless, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas occurring from natural breakdown of uranium Information epa.gov/iaq/radon

Exterior structural walls and framing Exterior structural walls and framing Platform frame Balloon frame Post and beam frame Masonry veneer versus solid brick Insulation--R-value Insulation--R-value Rock wool Fiberglass Asbestos and urea formaldehyde

Roof framing Roof framing Exterior trim Exterior windows and doors Exterior windows and doors Types of windows Types of windows Sliding windows Swinging windows Fixed windows Storm windows Skylights

Types of doors Types of doors Flush doors Panel doors Sliding glass doors Storm and screen doors Interior walls and finishing Interior walls and finishing Plumbing Plumbing Plumbing fixtures Water heater

Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 applies to sellers and landlords of residential property. Real estate agents must inform seller or landlord, inform seller or landlord, make sure that buyer or renter has received necessary documentation, and make sure that buyer or renter has received necessary documentation, and retain signed statements for three years. retain signed statements for three years. Environmental Protection Agency in charge of compliance epa.gov/opptintr/lead/index.html epa.gov/opptintr/lead/index.html National Lead Information Center

Heating and air-conditioning Heating and air-conditioning Solar heating ActivePassive Electrical system Electrical system Power requirements Electric and magnetic fields