Federal Efforts To Ensure the Effectiveness and Safety of Thermal Insulation Can Be Improved
EMD-80-4
Published: Nov 26, 1979. Publicly Released: Nov 26, 1979.
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Three major federal energy conservation programs give considerable emphasis to the installation of thermal insulation material in residences. Questions have been raised as to the availability, effectiveness, and safety of insulation material installed in homes. An evaluation of these problems and the actions taken by federal agencies to alleviate them was made.
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Conservation programsResidential energy conservationFederal aid programsHealth hazardsHousing constructionInsulationLabeling lawProduct safetySafety regulationSafety standards