Issue link: https://hi.iaq.net/i/650064
How the Protocols Are Organized This document is organized into four sections to highlight priority indoor environmental issues that may relate to home energy-efficiency retrofits. 1. Priority Issues are listed in Column 1. 2. The Assessment Protocols in Column 2 are EPA-recommended or EPA-required protocols for evaluating existing conditions of concern and the potential for additional concerns that may arise from retrofit activities. 3. The Minimum Actions in Column 3 include critical actions that home energy retrofit contractors should take to help ensure their work does not introduce new indoor air quality concerns or make existing conditions worse. These actions often refer to national standards and guidance; however, work should be conducted in compliance with state and local requirements as well. All equipment removals should include proper disposal so that hazardous units are not reinstalled or used elsewhere. 4. The Expanded Actions in Column 4 include additional actions to promote healthy indoor environments that can be taken during many home energy retrofit projects. They can be performed by properly trained home energy retrofit workers who have sufficient resources. National standards and guidance are also referenced; however, work should be conducted in compliance with state and local requirements as well. All equipment removals should include proper disposal so that hazardous units are not reinstalled or used elsewhere. Relevant standards and guidance documents are listed in the Assessment Protocols, Minimum Actions and Expanded Actions columns for each priority issue in an abbreviated format that can be identified with more detailed information in the References section. The icons used in these protocols are: Indicates an issue where worker safety is a primary concern. See Appendix A: Worker Protection for information on assessing the risks to workers, recommended actions to minimize risks to workers' health and safety and additional resources. Indicates an issue where occupant education is especially important. If the icon appears in a priority issue section, appropriate occupant education about health and safety is strongly recommended as part of the retrofit activities. See Appendix B: Client Education for recommended occupant health messages and additional resources. ii