A petroleum solvent used as a thinner for paint, lacquer, and asphalt.
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A staircase design with two straight runs separated by a landing and facing opposite directions. Someone using the staircase ascends to the landing, turns 180 degrees, and continues to the top.
National ambient air quality standar (naaqs)
The US outdoor air quality standard designed to protect public health. Pollutants covered by the NAAQS include ozone, sulfur dioxide, lead, nitrogen dioxide, respirable particulates, and carbon monoxide.
National apartment association (naa)
This group consists of 60 state and local associations of managers, investors, developers, owners, and builders of apartment houses and other residential rental property. Founded in 1939 and located in Washington, D.C. with 36,000 member and 11 regional groups, it has certification programs dealing with apartment management, maintenance, and property supervision.
National association of corporate real estate executives (nacore)
Founded in 1969 with 3,273 members, this group is located in West Palm Beach, Florida and consists of anyone managing, administering and/or operating regional real estate departments for national and international corporations. It provides a forum for exchange of concepts and the sharing of common interests among member.
National association of exclusive buyers agents
National organization of buyer's brokers whose members do not accept property listings. (800) 986-2322.
National association of home builders of the u.s. (nahb)
Founded in 1942 and located in Washington, D.C. with 155,000 members and 824 local groups, this organization of homebuilders provides educational, political information and research services. Its publications include Builder Magazine, Forecast of Housing Activity, Housing Economics, Housing Market Statistic and the Nation's Building News. Its membership consists of single, multifamily and commercial builders.
National association of home inspectors (nahi)
Professional association of independent home inspectors who meet the group's education and performance requirements. For a list of NAHI-certified inspectors in your area, (800) 448-3942.
