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Energy Savings Plus Health | INDOOR AIR QUALITY GUIDELINES FOR MULTIFAMILY BUILDING UPGRADES 92 13.0 Ozone from Indoor Sources Assessment Protocol and Action Verification Complete N/A NOTES AP 13.1 Determined whether any air-cleaning or purifying equipment designed to intentionally produce ozone (e.g., ozone generators) was present. MA 13.1 Did not install any air cleaning equipment designed to intentionally produce ozone. Recommended removal of existing air cleaning equipment designed to produce ozone intentionally, if present. 14.0 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Assessment Protocol and Action Verification Complete N/A NOTES AP 14.1 Determined whether the building has a smoke-free policy prohibiting smoking in common areas and residential dwelling units. AP 14.2 Determined whether the building has an exterior smoking policy that prohibits smoking within a specified distance (e.g., 10, 20 or 25 feet) of the building's operable windows, outdoor air intakes and entryways. AP 14.3 Identified whether there have been occupant complaints or concerns about smoking. AP 14.4 Assessed whether space compartmentalization is a possible ETS control strategy. MA 14.1 If there is a pattern of smoking-related complaints and the building has an interior and/or exterior smoke-free policy, discussed occupant education, signage and implementation methods with building owner and/or property manager. Reviewed the building smoking policies and revised as necessary. MA 14.2 If the building does not have interior and exterior smoke-free policies, took appropriate actions for ETS control, including (1) source control, (2) ventilation and air-pressure control, and (3) air sealing. Proposed developing and implementing indoor smoke-free and exterior smoking policies, as appropriate. EA 14.1 Pursued additional ETS control actions if there is a history of complaints and a smoke-free policy is not feasible. 15.0 Wood Smoke and Other Solid Fuel Emissions Assessment Protocol and Action Verification Complete N/A NOTES AP 15.1 Determined whether there are wood- or coal-burning appliances in the building. If a building policy on wood- and coal-burning devices exists, reviewed it for compatibility with the Minimum Actions in this section. AP 15.2 Assessed what the proper size of any wood- or coal-burning appliances will be after the building upgrade is complete. If the current unit is oversized, recommended replacement with a properly sized, EPA-certified appliance. Color Codes Assessment Protocol (AP) Minimum Action (MA) Expanded Action (EA)