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Indoor airPLUS Version 1 (Rev. 01) Verification Checklist Home Address: City: Section State: Requirements (Refer to full Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications for details) Zip: Must Correct Builder Verified Rater Verified N/A o o Water Management System Builder Checklist completed. o o HVAC System Quality Installation Contractor Checklist completed. o o HVAC System Quality Installation Rater Checklist completed. o o Drain or sump pump installed in basements and crawlspaces (Exception: free-draining soils). In EPA Radon Zone 1, check valve also installed. o o o o 1.2 Layer of aggregate or sand (4 in.) with geotextile matting installed below slabs AND radon techniques used in EPA Radon Zone 1. o o o o 1.4 Basements/crawlspaces insulated, sealed and conditioned (Exceptions: see spec). o o o o 1.7 Protection from water splash damage if no gutters (Exceptions: see spec). o o o Hard-surface flooring in kitchens, baths, entry, laundry and utility rooms, AND piping in exterior walls insulated with pipe wrap. o o 2.1 Approved radon-resistant features installed in Radon Zone 1 homes. o o o 3.2 Corrosion-proof rodent/bird screens installed at all openings that cannot be fully sealed (Exception: dryer vents). o o o 4.1 Equipment selected to keep relative humidity < 60% in "Warm-Humid" climates (Exception: see spec). o 4.2 Duct systems protected from construction debris AND no building cavities used as air supplies or returns. o 4.3 No air-handling equipment or ductwork installed in garage AND continuous air barrier in adjacent assemblies. o 4.7 Central forced-air HVAC system(s) have minimum MERV 8 filter AND no ozone generators in home. o Moisture Control 1.1 Radon Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist completed. Pests ENERGY STAR V3 Checklists Note: The Rev. 01 checklist has been modified to reflect only the additional Indoor airPLUS requirements and their corresponding section numbers that must be met after completing the ENERGY STAR checklists. ENERGY STAR remains a prerequisite for Indoor airPLUS certification. HVAC Systems 1.11 o o o o o o o o Materials Combustion Pollutants 5.1 Emissions standards met for fuel-burning and space-heating appliances (Exception: see spec). o o o 5.2 CO alarms installed in each sleeping zone (e.g., common hallway) according to NFPA 720. o o o 5.3 Multifamily buildings: Smoking restrictions implemented AND ETS transfer pathways minimized. o o o 5.4 Attached garages: Door closer installed on all connecting doors AND 70 cfm exhaust fan installed in garage. o o o 6.1 Certified low-formaldehyde composite wood materials AND structural plywood AND OSB PS1 or PS2 compliant. o o o 6.2 Certified low-VOC or no-VOC interior paints and finishes used. o o o o Carpet, carpet adhesives CRI Green Label Plus AND carpet cushion CRI Green Label. o o o 7.1 Final 6.3 HVAC system and ductwork verified to be dry and clean AND new filter installed. o o o o 7.2 Home ventilated before occupancy. o o o o 7.3 Completed checklist and other required documentation provided for buyer. o o o o Rater Name: Rater Pre-Drywall Inspection Date: Rater Initials: Rater Name: Rater Final Inspection Date: Rater Initials: Builder Employee: Builder Inspection Date: Builder Initials: ii

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