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.

  1. portfolio-auditAccessed

    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.

  2. 2024 U.S. Gazetteer FilesU.S. Census Bureau
    Government sourceAccessed

    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.

  3. Government sourceAccessed

    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.

  4. Occupational Employment and Wage StatisticsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
    Government sourceAccessed

    Store the exact occupation, area, estimate, and release vintage in each cost-model input.

  5. Regional Price Parities by State and Metro AreaU.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
    Government sourceAccessed

    Use a named release year and do not treat RPP as a bathroom-project price by itself.

  6. Your Better BathroomU.S. Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense
    Government sourceAccessed

    Product efficiency claims must remain scoped to products eligible for and bearing the WaterSense label.

  7. The WaterSense LabelU.S. Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense
    Government sourceAccessed

    Not every water-using bathroom product is eligible for a WaterSense label.

  8. Ventilation FansENERGY STAR
    Government sourceAccessed

    Product guidance does not replace locally adopted ventilation or electrical code requirements.

  9. Standards sourceAccessed

    Model-code language is not a claim about local adoption. Always verify the current code and amendments with the authority having jurisdiction.

  10. Government sourceAccessed

    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.

  11. Bathroom Planning GuidelinesNational Kitchen & Bath Association
    Trade sourceAccessed

    Planning guidance is distinct from locally adopted code and project-specific professional design.

  12. Trade sourceAccessed

    The handbook is a licensed publication; cite and summarize applicable methods without reproducing copyrighted tables.

  13. Showers FAQTile Council of North America
    Trade sourceAccessed

    Check local requirements and the selected complete shower-system instructions for a specific project.

  14. About MoldCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
    Government sourceAccessed

    CallBathroom does not diagnose indoor environmental conditions; suspected hazards require appropriate professional evaluation.

  15. Steps to Lead Safe Renovation, Repair and PaintingU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    Government sourceAccessed

    Federal, state, tribal, and local requirements may apply; homeowners should verify the rules and qualified-firm requirements for their project.

  16. Government sourceAccessed

    Suspect materials cannot be identified reliably by appearance alone; do not encourage disturbance or casual sampling.

  17. NAHB Remodeling Market IndexNational Association of Home Builders
    Trade sourceAccessed

    The index is directional market evidence, not a project quote or bathroom-specific cost input.

  18. Residential Plan ReviewHouston Permitting Center
    Government sourceAccessed

    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.

  19. Residential Remodel PermitHouston Permitting Center
    Government sourceAccessed

    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.

  20. Historic PreservationCity of Houston Planning and Development Department
    Government sourceAccessed

    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.

  21. Houston IAH Extremes, Normals, and Annual SummariesNational Weather Service Houston/Galveston
    Government sourceAccessed

    The archived summary reports 1991-2020 normals. It supports climate context, not a building diagnosis, indoor humidity claim, or project-specific ventilation calculation.

  22. ElectriciansTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation
    Government sourceAccessed

    Use the current TDLR license search and applicable local registration process to verify the people and business responsible for non-exempt electrical work.

  23. Consumer InformationTexas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
    Government sourceAccessed

    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.