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Control of Mold, Dust Mites Other Biological Pollutants |
___ Moisture-control construction methods (see Checklist for Decay Resistance)
___ Air infiltration control (See Checklist for Energy-efficiency)
Ventilation and dehumidification:
___ Right-sized air conditioner (manual J calculation)
___ Controlled, filtered fresh-air supply AND dehumidification to maintain RH
< 60% and slight positive pressure
___ Dehumidifying whole-house supply ventilation system OR
___ Fresh-air duct with automatic flow controller plus separate dehumidifier OR
___ Variable-capacity air conditioner with fresh air duct and controller
___ Air-tight duct system (sealed connections)
___ No attic power vent
___ 50-75 cfm bathroom exhaust fans with timer or humidistat
___ 100-400 cfm range/cooktop hood exhaust
___ Pleated HVAC filter (7-9 MERV rating)
For households with allergies, asthma:
___ Central vacuum system or HEPA portable vacuum
___ 10-12 MERV HVAC filter
___ No carpeting in bedroom, family room
___ Dehumidifier capacity to keep RH below 50%
___ Entry designed for large, outside doormats; washable rug inside
___ Planned outdoor space for pets
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Control of Combustion Pollutants |
___ Carport or detached garage OR
___ attached garage well air-sealed from living space
___ No living space above garage
___ Garage attic isolated from home attic
___ No unvented combustion source
___ Carbon monoxide detector
Protection from backdrafting:
___ Only direct-vent, sealed-combustion furnace, fireplace, water heater, if
indoors
___ Bedroom return-air grilles or ducts
___ Dampered fresh-air intake in laundry room (or window)
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Control of Other Indoor Pollutants |
___ Integrated pest management
___ Low-VOC paints, stains, sealants, adhesives, cleaning products, etc.
___ Substitute for any formaldehyde materials (or seal them)
___ Low-emission-labeled carpet, aired before installation
___ Substitute for any lead-based products
___ Modern mud room at family entry (shoe bins)
___ Radon home test
___ Soil-gas prevention system
___ If hypersensitive, minimize PVC, electromagnetic field, dyes, etc.