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NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code

WebStandard establishing criteria for levels of health care services or systems based on risk to the patients, staff, or visitors in health care facilities to minimize the …

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Smoking Restrictions in Multi-Family Housing Building …

WebReduce exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) in multi-family buildings by: Prohibiting smoking in indoor common areas. Locating designated outdoor …

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Existing Homes Building America Solution Center

WebWelcome to the Existing Homes tool. Here you will find installation guidance for making existing homes more energy efficient, comfortable, and less expensive to operate. The …

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Building Science Introduction

WebBuilding Science Introduction. Many aspects of building design, construction, and operation can affect the health and comfort of the people in the building. This introduction focuses …

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Basement Blanket Insulation Building America Solution …

WebThoroughly air seal and insulate rim joist of the overhead floor system. Install rigid insulation against the interior of the basement walls – seal all joints and seal sheets to the slab …

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DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Building America …

WebThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program is implemented by DOE to recognize homes that achieve exceptional levels of energy …

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Extreme Heat Overview Building America Solution Center

WebAn extreme heat event in Alaska can happen at lower temperatures than one in Florida, but the health risks to the population can be just as real. Extreme heat is not related to …

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Building Science Introduction

WebBuilding Science Introduction. Many aspects of building design, construction, and operation can affect the health and comfort of the people in the building. This introduction focuses …

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Radon Fan Building America Solution Center

WebScope. Install a radon fan or a passive radon vent system to prevent the accumulation of radon and soil gases in the home. Install an active radon vent system with fan if. or, the …

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Vertical Radon Ventilation Pipe Building America Solution Center

WebEnsure that the slab and/or vapor barrier do not cover the vertical opening of the T connector but are sealed around it. Install the vertical pipe. Run the pipe up through the …

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Unvented Combustion Appliances Building America Solution Center

WebUnvented combustion appliances, such as unvented gas fireplaces, should not be installed in a home. If an unvented combustion appliances is found to be installed in an existing …

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Removing Construction Debris from Ducts

WebAfter cleaning ducts, run the central furnace or air handler with a filter installed. Replace the filter before occupancy. This guide explains how to remove construction …

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Managing Indoor Humidity and Ventilation in Cold Weather

WebMechanically tamp back-fill and slope final grade ≥ 0.5 inch per foot away from the home for ≥ 10 feet. Properly flash doors and windows to keep rain water out of walls. Back …

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Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor

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Seismic Design Map Tool Building America Solution Center

WebSEAOC, OSHPD. Publication Date. September, 2020. Web-based tool that uses the USGS web services to retrieve seismic design data and presents it in a report …

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Certified Low/No Emission Interior Paints and Finishes

WebTo meet Indoor airPLUS specifications, include product certification requirements for interior paints and finishes in the project specifications and/or bid package. In general, the most …

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Bracing of Roofs for Hurricane, High Wind, and Seismic Resistance

Web2015, 2018, and 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). The IRC provides guidance on how strong a roof and wall needs to be to resist the positive and negative pressures …

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Existing HVAC System Upgrade or Expansion

WebUpgrade an existing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for expansion, efficiency, or comfort with one or more of the following measures. Replace a PSC fan …

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