The Official Web site of the Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation (OCABR)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) develops national programs, technical policies, and regulations for controlling air pollution and radiation exposure.

The Official Web site of the Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation

Radon
EPA & Radon resources

Lead Paint
MA Trial Court Law Libraries Lead Paint Pathfinder
MA Department of Public Health
Childhood Poisoning Prevention Program
Property Transfer Lead Notification

UFFI Insulation
The UFFI program has been discontinued and the statute concerning air testing was repealed on 11/08/02; information on former air testing results and removal contractors is still available.

Private Wells
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services

Vermiculite

Swimming Pools, Hot tubs and Spas

Electromagnetic Radiation Hazards

EIFS Information
EIFS Facts
What is EIFS?
DRYVIT "EIFS" Stucco Class Action Settlement
Exterior Design Institute EIFS 3rd party inspectors

Appliance Information
Appliance.com
Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
Home Appliance Magazine Buying Guides

Carbon Monoxide information
MA Consumer Guide for Carbon Monoxide Alarms
MA Carbon Monoxide Safety Flyer
MA Carbon Monoxide Regulations

Washington State School Project Resources

Title 5 in Massachusetts
Massachusetts DEP

Wood Boring Insects
National Pest Management Association
MA Pesticide Bureau

Asbestos
EPA
MA DEP
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center - Information resource on asbestos and cancer.
Article: Asbestos Awareness for Home Inspectors and Home buyers
an up-to-date resource for all asbestos issues ranging from occupational - Mesothelioma Causes
exposure to -
mesothelioma symptoms

Indoor Air Quality
Mold
EPA Air Quality

Sick Building Syndrome resources
Environmental Health Center
EPA - Sick Building Syndrome
Jeff May Indoor Air
Potassium Iodide The drug potassium iodide (KI) may provide additional protective measure to prevent any adverse affects that might occur to the public if exposed specifically to radioactive iodine during such an accident at a commercial nuclear power plant.
Code Check

Swimming Pools, Hot tubs and Spas
Federal Pacific Electric Information
Aluminum Wiring Information

CPSC Recalls
More home specific recalls

Home Fire Safety
MA Department of Fire Safety

Home Maintenance and Repair
Household Products Database
Tenant Resources