Documented references
CallBathroom source library
References are selected for specific planning questions. The source type and “applies to” notes help prevent a useful reference from being stretched beyond what it supports.
Research & methodology
Sources
References used across CallBathroom planning guides. Including a source does not mean that every statement from its publisher is adopted.
- ElectricianQuotes audited nationwide city and state geography snapshotCPK Home Services, Inc.
Only neutral geography is synchronized. Electrical content, ZIP lists, neighborhoods, climate prose, FAQs, and trade claims are explicitly excluded. Population values lack a documented vintage and remain display-blocked pending a sourced refresh.
- 2024 U.S. Gazetteer FilesU.S. Census Bureau
The synchronized portfolio snapshot was previously matched to the 2024 Gazetteer files. Re-run the geography sync with fresh Gazetteer inputs before changing the geography version.
- American Community Survey Data TablesU.S. Census Bureau
Use specific ACS tables, vintages, geography identifiers, and margins of error in derived fact records; this registry entry does not authorize an unsourced local claim.
- Occupational Employment and Wage StatisticsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Store the exact occupation, area, estimate, and release vintage in each cost-model input.
- Regional Price Parities by State and Metro AreaU.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Use a named release year and do not treat RPP as a bathroom-project price by itself.
- Your Better BathroomU.S. Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense
Product efficiency claims must remain scoped to products eligible for and bearing the WaterSense label.
- The WaterSense LabelU.S. Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense
Not every water-using bathroom product is eligible for a WaterSense label.
- Ventilation FansENERGY STAR
Product guidance does not replace locally adopted ventilation or electrical code requirements.
- 2024 International Residential Code, Chapter 15: Exhaust SystemsInternational Code Council
Model-code language is not a claim about local adoption. Always verify the current code and amendments with the authority having jurisdiction.
- Guide to the ADA Accessibility Standards: Bathing RoomsU.S. Access Board
ADA Standards generally govern covered facilities, not an automatic residential certification. Residential recommendations must be individualized and must not be labeled ADA compliant without a supported basis.
- Bathroom Planning GuidelinesNational Kitchen & Bath Association
Planning guidance is distinct from locally adopted code and project-specific professional design.
- 2025 TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile InstallationTile Council of North America
The handbook is a licensed publication; cite and summarize applicable methods without reproducing copyrighted tables.
- Showers FAQTile Council of North America
Check local requirements and the selected complete shower-system instructions for a specific project.
- About MoldCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
CallBathroom does not diagnose indoor environmental conditions; suspected hazards require appropriate professional evaluation.
- Steps to Lead Safe Renovation, Repair and PaintingU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal, state, tribal, and local requirements may apply; homeowners should verify the rules and qualified-firm requirements for their project.
- I am remodeling my home. Do I need to be concerned about asbestos?U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Suspect materials cannot be identified reliably by appearance alone; do not encourage disturbance or casual sampling.
- NAHB Remodeling Market IndexNational Association of Home Builders
The index is directional market evidence, not a project quote or bathroom-specific cost input.
- Residential Plan ReviewHouston Permitting Center
The page states that most residential projects inside Houston city limits, including remodeling other than painting or wallpapering, require a building permit. Scope, address, and current requirements still must be confirmed with the authority having jurisdiction.
- Residential Remodel PermitHouston Permitting Center
The permit record lists plan review and inspection as required and identifies application and plan-document requirements. Fees and processing details can change and are intentionally not reproduced as project guidance.
- Historic PreservationCity of Houston Planning and Development Department
The office reviews Certificate of Appropriateness applications for designated historic properties. A bathroom plan should be checked when it changes an exterior feature or otherwise touches a designated property; this record is not a project-specific determination.
- Houston IAH Extremes, Normals, and Annual SummariesNational Weather Service Houston/Galveston
The archived summary reports 1991-2020 normals. It supports climate context, not a building diagnosis, indoor humidity claim, or project-specific ventilation calculation.
- ElectriciansTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Use the current TDLR license search and applicable local registration process to verify the people and business responsible for non-exempt electrical work.
- Consumer InformationTexas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
The board advises consumers to identify and verify the Responsible Master Plumber and to obtain detailed written estimates and warranties. The board does not regulate prices charged by plumbers.