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Many additional Internet-based documents are not listed in the CV-list below but can be found listed at InspectAPedia.com. Not listed are media interviews, letters, citations by others, etc.

Forensic, Particle Identification, & Environmental Hazard Research and IAQ online articles at Environment, including research on forensic microscopy for Building hazard diagnosis, indoor air quality, Mold hazards in Buildings, mold and IAQ field and laboratory testing methods evaluated and compared, mold problem diagnosis and remediation advice.
Construction Diagnosis and Building Failure online articles listed at InspectAPedia.com, including research on home inspection, chimneys & flues, electrical hazards, exteriors, landscaping, siding failures, heating systems, mobile home inspections, plumbing, wells, water quality, septic system and cesspool failures and hazards, rot, fungus, wood-destroying insects, roofing and flashing concerns, structural concerns, failures, and foundation cracking.
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Daniel Friedman is a regular contributor of technical content and photographs to books, textbooks, newspaper articles, government consumer pamphlets such as produced by the U.S. EPA.

2009

Forensic identification of common indoor building particles, including common indoor molds and harmless indoor particles mistaken for toxins.

Cracks, Checking or Splitting Beams & Log Homes - Checking or splits in solid logs used to construct both antique and modern log houses worry homeowners even though usually they do not present a structural problem. But checks in structural wood beams as well as checks and splits in logs used to construct log homes can result in water or air leaks into the building.

DECK & PORCH CONSTRUCTION - Here we discuss critical safe-construction details for decks and porches, including avoiding deck or porch collapse and unsafe deck stairs and railings. This article also includes excerpts or adaptations from Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction, by Steven Bliss, courtesy of Wiley & Sons. Also see our review of that book.

FPE: "A Summary of the Problem: Federal Pacific Stab-Lok Electric Panel and Circuit Breaker Hazards," NAHI Forum, Summer 2009, p. 8-9. NAHI, the National Association of Home Inspectors, is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting and develoing the home inspection industry, with the objective of developing professionalism by promulgating standards of practice, eductaion, public service, consuer protection from fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive practices. See FEDERAL PACIFIC FPE HAZARDS
INDOOR AIR QUALITY METHODS COMPARED - This article lists and compares classes of mold, air, gas, test methods used in indoor air quality investigation methodology in searching for possible causes of respiratory illness, asthma, immune system disorders, rashes, skin disease, psychological and neurological disorders, eye infections, or other symptoms which may have a physiological and environmental component.

LEAD TEST KIT for HOME USE - Here we demonstrate and review the performance of an over-the-counter home test kit for lead.

TOILET TISSUE? and TOILET TISSUE TEST: Toilet paper: what kind of bathroom tissue to use in septic systems, testing toilet paper for septic tank breakdown

Wood Floor Types and Wood Floor Damage - a survey of types of building flooring, identification, age, damage, and repair

2008

Below is a list of some of the longer articles published, or classes taught. Research on other building inspection, diagnosis, & repair topics is ongoing and appears as updates and additions to articles listed at my website: InspectAPedia.com

The Labyrinth of Frida Kahlo, Death, Pain, & Ambivalence, Jennifer Church & Daniel Friedman, CIAM Press, 2008, 176 pages, ISBN 978-0-615-23125-9, Spanish, english translations of annotations and writings of Frida Kahlo, commentary, historical and analytical notes. Also available at Amazon.com.

2008 Electrical Code Update: AFCIs Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters & GFCIs Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters requirements in residential properties, paper presented to the Connecticut Association of Home Inspectors, 26 March 2008

Asbestos-containing products: a master list

Chimney & Flue Inspection, Diagnosis, & Repair Guide

Electrical Safety Hazards & Accident Prevention for Home Inspectors, paper presented to the Connecticut Association of Home Inspectors, 26 March 2008

Flood Damage Assessment & Repair Guide, published to assist disaster workers following hurricanes & floods

"Planting Over Septic System Components", The Innovator BC onsite Sewage Association, Victoria BC, Winter/Spring 2008 issue, pp.1-2. An online copy of this article can be viewed at Planting Over Septics and an online version of this topic with links to related articles is at Planting Ground Coverings Over Septic System Components - an illustrated guide.

Stairways: Guide to Stair, Railing, Landing Construction & Inspection

"Testing your water for contaminants," [Interview with D Friedman], Jay Romano, New York Times, 24 Feb 2008 R.E. p. 7.

2007

Testing a Mexican Memento Box for the Use of Blood in an Inscription Signed by Frida Kahlo This article describes and evaluates alternative forensic procedures that were used to test the red inscription inside of the lid of an antique wooden memento box that was the property of and was inscribed and signed by artist Frida Kahlo.

Air Conditioning Refrigerant Leak Detection Methods

Odors & Smells: how to find & remove odors and smells in buildings

Numerous other articles published and listed at InspectAPedia.com Building & Environmental Inspection, Testing, Diagnosis, Repair, & Problem Prevention Advice

2006

Numerous other articles published and listed at InspectAPedia.com Building & Environmental Inspection, Testing, Diagnosis, Repair, & Problem Prevention Advice

Asbestos Identification in Buildings, how to find & identify asbestos-containing materials

Mold Prevention Guide: how to prevent mold growth in buildings

2005

"Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction, Materials, Finishes, and Details," Steve Bliss, Wiley & Sons 2005, review by Daniel Friedman

Examining the Validity of Current Indoor Mold Sampling Techniques, Daniel Friedman, (Illustrated Power Point Presentation), 15^th Annual North Carolina/South Carolina Environmental Information Association Technical Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC, 9/23/2005

"Identifying Sears Catalog Kit Homes," Daniel Friedman, ASHI, for HVASHI Kingston NY Seminar, 9/8/2005

"Diagnosing Paint Failures, Field and Laboratory Investigation Methods," Daniel Friedman, ASHI, for HVASHI Kingston NY Seminar, 9/8/2005

"Digital Microphotography Techniques for Biological and Forensic Investigations," Daniel Friedman, Pan American Aerobiology Association - PAAA 2005 Conference, University of Tulsa, Tulsa OK, 2005

Citation: When Mold Attacks (this is not an article by DF)2004

"Developing your X-Ray Vision" - updated version, "Inattentional Blindness," Daniel Friedman, Suncoast ASHI Tampa FL - 5/1/2004

"Sinkholes in Florida, causes, warning signs, reporting,"� Daniel Friedman, Suncoast ASHI Tampa FL - 5/1/2004

"Termites - a case study of contextual clues indicating infestation,"� Daniel Friedman, Suncoast ASHI Tampa FL - 5/1/2004

"PAAA Cookbook: Glycerin Jelly, Calberla's Solution, KOH, and Fuchsin Stains for Fungal Spores & Skin Cells," Dan J. Friedman, Jr.,� Pan American Aerobiology Association Spring 2004 Newsletter

"Cultural Heritage and Aerobiology, Methods and Measurements Techniques for Biodeterioration Monitoring," Dan J. Friedman, Jr. Pan American Aerobiology Association Spring 2004 Newsletter - Book Review

US EPA Mold Fact Sheet: photo/content contribution by Daniel J Friedman

2003

"Diagnosing Building Water Entry and Apportionment of Mold Damage Causation," Daniel J. Friedman, for State Farm Insurance Co., Stony Point NY 4/2003

"Testing the effectiveness of baking soda media blasting for cleaning fungal contamination in Buildings," Daniel J Friedman, Dennis Melandro, Indoor Environment Connections, Rockville MD, June 2003

"Inspecting Slate Roofs," Dan Friedman, HVASHI Historic Homes Seminar, Kingston NY, 9/2003

Mold: A Growing Menace? (newyork.construction.com - August 2003 issue) NOTICE: I have no recollection of how this company and publication decided to use my name as author on this publication.

2002

"Inspecting Residential Electrical Panels," Daniel Friedman, HVASHI, September 12, 2002 Annual Seminar.

"Mold and Environmental Inspections," Daniel Friedman, WIN Conference, Phoenix AZ, 1/2003

"Mold Damage Prevention Tips," Daniel Friedman, Journal of Light Construction, 2002

"Mold, a Rouges Gallery," Daniel Friedman, Smart Homeowner, Jan/Feb 2002

"Mastery Over Mold," Clarke Canfield [photograph by Daniel Friedman, article interview with Daniel Friedman], Smart Homeowner, Jan/Feb 2002

2001

"A Closer Look at the Stachybotrys Scare," Daniel Friedman, AIHA, The Journal of Light Construction, December, 2001

"EPA publication for consumers on mold," DJ Friedman, contributed microscopic photos & text suggestions, December, 2001

"Looking for Mold," Daniel Friedman, Smart Homeowner Magazine, 2001

"Directions of the Inspection and Aerobiology professions, Checking Buildings for allergens," Daniel Friedman, presented to the Canadian Association of Home Inspectors, CAHI Conference,� Toronto, 11/2001

"Mold and Indoor Air Site Inspection and Testing," Daniel Friedman, presented to HV ASHI Chapter, 11/2001

Septic & Cesspool Safety - septic system, septic tank, & cesspool safety warnings for septic inspectors, septic pumpers, and homeowners.

"Septic system hazards," Daniel Friedman, Long Island Newsday interview, 10/2001

"Mold for Home Inspectors," Daniel Friedman, Metro ASHI Newsletter, 2001

2000

list remains to be entered

Earthquake damage to foundations

1999

"New Home Diagnostics Guide," Daniel Friedman, Journal of Light Construction, December 1999 [book review]

remainder of list remains to be entered

1998

"Developing your X-Ray vision: using levels of fear and thresholds of action to identify and report nearly-hidden Building defects, backed by real-world case studies," Dan Friedman, Hudson Valley ASHI Conference, New Windsor NY, August 8, 1998.

"Standards and Methodology for Inspection and Testing of On-Site Waste Disposal Systems," Daniel Friedman, Canadian Association of Home Inspectors (CAHI) Toronto National Seminar/Conference, October 1998

"Foundation Trouble Shooting," Daniel Friedman, Construction Business & Technology Conference, Rhode Island Convention (Journal of Light Construction), April 1998

"Common Framing Problems,"�� Daniel Friedman, Construction Business & Technology Conference, Rhode Island Convention (Journal of Light Construction), April 1998

"Diagnosing & Curing Moisture Problems," Daniel Friedman, Construction Business & Technology Conference, Rhode Island Convention (Journal of Light Construction), April 1998

"Ethical and Technical Licensing Issues Regarding Licensing Home Inspectors," Daniel Friedman, New Jersey State Home Inspection Advisory Committee [Licensing Board] 9/29/1998

1997

list remains to be entered

1996

"Modular Home Construction, special defects and inspection methods" Dan Friedman, NY Metro ASHI Seminar, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, White Plains NY, October 4, 1996.

"Polybutylene Piping: Time Bomb?" Daniel Friedman, Journal of Light Construction, August 1996 [Technical Q&A]

"Aluminum Wiring Poses Remodeling Challenge," Daniel Friedman, Journal of Light Construction, pp. 11-14, June 1996

"Radiant Floor Caution," Daniel Friedman, Journal of Light Construction, April 1996 [Radiant Heat warning letter to editor]

"Los Angeles Ponders Huge Seismic Retrofit," Journal of Light Construction, March 1996 [Photo credits, Northridge California Earthquake Damage Pictures by DJF]

"Case in Point: The Ice Dam Cometh," Dan Friedman, Journal of Light Construction, February 1996

1995

"Inspection of Electrical Systems & Special Concerns," Daniel Friedman, ASHI/CAHI/OAHI/IAEI Conference, Toronto, Ontario, 10/19-21/1995

"ASHI On Line, using internet for technical data exchange," Daniel Friedman, Canadian Association of Home Inspectors, Mississauga (Ontario) Canada, October 19, 1995.

"Recognizing and Reporting Structural Defects," Daniel Friedman, Inspection Round-Up, Canadian Association of Home Inspectors, Calgary, Alberta Canada, July 14-16, 1995 (ASHI/CAHI joint Conference)

"ASHI On-Line by one of its inventors," DJ Friedman, Inspection Round-Up, Canadian Association of Home Inspectors, Calgary, Alberta Canada, July 14-16, 1995

"Disaster Services, LA Earthquake damage assessment and ASHI/American Red Cross cooperation," DJ Friedman & Tom Kraeutler, ASHI/CAHI Mid-Year Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 1-10, 1994

"L. A. Quake Aftermath," DJ Friedman, The Journal of Light Construction, Feb 1995 [letter]

"New Connector Unsafe?", Dan Friedman, Letters, Journal of Light Construction, September 1995, p. 5, letter citing the hazards of relying on the Ideal Brand Model 65 twist-type connector with anti corrosive paste for connecting aluminum wires.

1994

"Earthquake Aftermath: On-Site Report," Dan Friedman, The Journal of Light Construction, April 1994

"The January 17 1994 Northridge California Earthquake: Damage Assessment Lessons for ASHI Inspectors," Daniel Friedman, ASHI 1995 National Education Conference, Orlando FL, 1/17/1995

"ASHI On-Line, Using computer communication," DJ Friedman, ASHI/CAHI Mid-Year Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 1-10, 1994

"Private Waste Systems," Dan Friedman, ASHI/CAHI Toronto Educational Seminar, Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario Canada September 9-11, 1994 (Round Table)

"Septic Systems: testing methods," Dan Friedman, NY Metro ASHI Seminar, White Plains NY, September 30, 1994.

"Report Writing Methods," Dan Friedman, ASHI/CAHI Toronto Educational Seminar, Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario Canada September 9-11, 1994 (Round Table)

1993

The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 3 No. 1, Spring 1993, Daniel Friedman, Publisher/Editor.

"Estimating Residential Electrical Service Capacity Requirements," Dan Friedman and Robert Stead, The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 3 No. 1, Spring 1993

"Inspecting Hydronic Heating Systems, Parts I & II, Inspection Methodology to Maximize Your Ability to Detect Defects," Dan Friedman, ASHI/CAHI Mid-Year Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 9, 1993 (2 sessions)

"Inspection Methodology, Inspecting Complex Systems," Daniel Friedman, ASHI/CAHI Mid-Year Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 9, 1993

"Electromagnetic Fields: sources, levels, potential health concerns, possible mitigation and related costs," DJ Friedman, Tri-State ASHI Seminar, Philadelphia PA, November 6-7, 1993.

"Enviro-Scare: electromagnetic radiation, EMR measurement procedures and reporting," Daniel Friedman, NY Metro ASHI Seminar, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, White� Plains NY, 10/1/93.

"Foundation Failures, Diagnosis and Analysis: Foundation Cracking, causes of problems, what we can tell from cracks, when are reinforcements possible, when is danger imminent, typical solutions, mathematical support information," Dan Friedman, Jr., Tri-State ASHI Seminar, Philadelphia PA, November 6-7, 1993.

"Heating: how to inspect boilers, evidence related to individual components and system problems, typical distribution problems and corrections, air problems in systems, expansion problems and evidences," DJ Friedman, Tri-State ASHI Seminar, Philadelphia PA, November 6-7, 1993.

"Inspecting Heating Systems: a methodology," D. Friedman, ASHI Annual Conference, San Antonio TX, January 1993.

"Inspecting Heating Systems, Steps Towards a Methodology for Completeness, Accuracy, and Maximum Defect Recognition," Daniel Friedman, Tri-State ASHI Seminar, Philadelphia ASHI Seminar, 11/6/93

"Complexity and Home Inspection Methodology," Daniel J. Friedman, American Society of Home Inspectors national educational conference, San Antonio, TX 1/27/93

"Report Writing: narrative vs. checklist, computer-generated vs. manual," Daniel J. Friedman, Jr., Tri-State ASHI Seminar, Philadelphia PA, November 6-7, 1993.

"ASHI Computer System," Daniel J. Friedman, Jr., Tri-State ASHI Seminar, Philadelphia PA, November 6-7, 1993.

"Report Writing: computer smarts vs. computers smart," Dan J Friedman, Florida-ASHI Orlando Seminar, October 9-10, 1993.

"Complexity and Home Inspection Methodology," Dan Friedman, Mid Hudson ASHI professional Seminar 6/10/93

"Computer Smarts vs. Computer Smart, use of computer macros for meaningful, customized technical report writing," Daniel Friedman,� Tri-State ASHI Seminar, Philadelphia ASHI Seminar, 11/7/93

"Hydronic Heating - Inspection Methodology - Maximize Your Ability to Detect Defects in Complex Systems," Daniel Friedman, ASHI National Mid-Year Conference, Toronto, Ontario, July 8-10, 1993

�" [missing article title]," Daniel Friedman, Florida ASHI Educational Seminar 10/0/93

"Complexity and Home Inspection Methodology," Daniel Friedman, Mid Hudson ASHI professional Seminar,. 6/10/93

"Complexity and� Inspection Methodology, An Introduction to Inspecting Anything, " Daniel Friedman,� American Society of Home Inspectors National #educational Conference, San Antonio, TX 1/27/93

1992

The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 2 No. 1, Winter 1992, Daniel Friedman, Publisher/Editor.

"Safety Considerations for the Electrical Inspector," Daniel Friedman, The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 2 No. 1, Winter 1992

"Determining Service Ampacity," Daniel Friedman, Alan Carson, The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 2 No. 1, Winter 1992

"Lightning and Lightning Protection Systems," Daniel Friedman [as Thomas Misciewicz], The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 2 No. 1, Winter 1992

"Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, How Do They Work?" Daniel Friedman [as Journal Staff], The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 2 No. 1, Winter 1992

"Leaking Heating Oil Tanks," Daniel Friedman, The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 2 No. 1, Winter 1992

"Inspection tools/instruments," Dan Friedman, NY Metro ASHI Seminar, White Plains, NY October 16-18, 1992.

"Frequency of Occurrence and Sources of Rust and Corrosion in Electrical Panels," Daniel Friedman, IEEE HOLM Conference, Philadelphia PA

"Report Writing -- Can the Narrative Report be Scrapped," Daniel Friedman, NY Metro ASHI Seminar, White Plains, NY, October 16-18, 1992.

1991

The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 1 No. 2, Summer 1991, Daniel Friedman, Publisher/Editor.

"Choosing and Using a Carbon Monoxide CO Monitor " Dan Friedman, The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 2 No. 1, July1991

"Heat Exchanger Testing, Who's Right? " Dan Friedman, The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 2 No. 1, July1991

"Case History: LP Gas Leak - Using the TIF 8800," Dan Friedman, The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 2 No. 1, July1991

The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 1 No. 1, Winter 1991, Daniel Friedman, Publisher/Editor.

"Slate Roofs," Alan Carson, Dan Friedman, The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 1 No. 1, Winter 1991,

"Inspecting Windmills," Dan Friedman, The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 1 No. 1, Winter 1991

"Computer Views [on effective use of automation] " Dan Friedman, The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 1 No. 1, Winter 1991

"FRT Plywood " Dan Friedman, The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 1 No. 1, Winter 1991

"Septic System Maintenance Suggestions, " Dan Friedman, The ASHI Technical Journal, Vol. 1 No. 1, Winter 1991

"Home Inspection Efficiency, Dealing With Complex Systems," Daniel Friedman, ASHI National Seminar, 1991

"House Detectives: Professional Inspectors help buyers to be wise," Harvey Auster, interview with D. Friedman, Poughkeepsie Journal, 6/23/91

1990

"Residential & Light Commercial Building Design Defects in the Northeastern United States: Ill Conceived, Born to Fail, Case Studies of Avoidable Building Defects" Daniel Friedman, Harvard Graduate School of Design, 3 May 1990 [guest lecture].

"Buying a home: look before you leap - advice for buyers and realtors," Dan Friedman, Albany banking seminar, 3/20/90 & 5/5/90.

"Curriculum for Home Inspector Education," Daniel Friedman, for New York University, 6/10/1990 including "Introduction to Small Building Inspection: Methods, Standards, Defect Identification" and full-course specifics for Residential Building Inspection, Commercial Building Inspection, Structural Inspections, Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Inspection, Electrical Inspection, Plumbing Inspection, Exterior and Site Inspections, Roofing Inspection, Report Writing, Understanding Building Codes, and Identification, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Materials in Older Buildings.

1989

"Home Inspection Methods: Efficiency," ASHI International Conference, Orlando, Fl, 1989

1988

"Office Procedures: three types of offices - one person, no automation, one person, extensive automation, large enterprise, automated," Danny Friedman, ASHI National Conference, Orlando FL, January 1988.

"The Termite Report," [book review], Dan Friedman, ASHI Reporter, 1988

1986

"Asbestos Insulation in Old Homes," Daniel Friedman, Old House Journal [ 3/86]

"Remuddling a Queen Anne Victorian into a 'Rocket Ship'"[remuddling photograph], Old House Journal, June 1986

1972

"Exercise in Roget's or How I Struggled with Freshman English," Daniel Friedman, Emphasis, Mensa Bulletin, April 1972 [Poetry]

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