indoor air plus 1 version 1 (rev. 01) march 12, 2013
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Indoor airPLUS
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VERSION 1 (REV. 01)
March 12, 2013
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• Indoor airPLUS Basics
• How to Build Indoor airPLUS Homes
• Selling the VALUE of Indoor airPLUS
Contents
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Indoor airPLUS Basics
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Indoor airPLUS… adds a comprehensive approach to
improving indoor air quality.
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ComplimentaryVoluntary home labeling programs run by EPA.Indoor airPLUS uses ENERGY STAR as a foundation and adds comprehensive indoor air quality protections.
ENERGY STAR + Indoor airPLUS
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EnvelopeHVAC
Moisture
Complete IAQ
Protection
Radon
Materials
CO
+ more HVAC,
Moisture, Pests & CO
details
+ =
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Both programs are reported simultaneously. Verification can be completed during the ENERGY STAR inspection process.Raters who operate under a Sampling Provider are permitted to use a RESNET-approved sampling protocol for Indoor airPLUS homes.
ENERGY STAR + Indoor airPLUS
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Revision 1 is here!• Available for use
immediately.
• Original Indoor airPLUS requirements can be used until June 30, 2013.
• Homes permitted on or after July 1, 2013 must use Revision 1.
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• Greater alignment with ENERGY STAR Version 3.
• Simplified, clearer specifications.
• More flexibility and climate specific exemptions.
What’s New with Revision 1?
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• Summary of ENERGY STAR language and references to ENERGY STAR checklist Items.
• Additional Indoor airPLUS requirements are listed separately. These include: – Items that go beyond ENERGY
STAR.– Requirements that exclude an
ENERGY STAR exception.
What’s New with Revision 1?
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What About Multi-Family Dwellings?
Multi-family dwellings that meet the ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes Version 3 National Program Requirements for Qualifying Homes can pursue Indoor airPLUS.
Multi-family requirements are the same as single-family, PLUS:
Compartmentalization Non-smoking policies
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What About Existing Homes?
Indoor airPLUS can be used for gut rehabs.For other types of renovations and energy upgrade work, see EPA’s Healthy Indoor Environment Protocols for Home Energy Upgrades.
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/homes/retrofits.html
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How to Build Indoor airPLUS Homes
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Indoor airPLUS
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+ Materials
Moisture Control +
Pest Barriers+
Combustion Systems+Ventilation & Filtration+
Radon Control+
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1. Moisture Control / Water Management
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Moisture Control +
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1. Moisture Control / Water Management
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• Moisture is a leading cause of health, comfort and durability concerns in homes.
• 19% of U.S. Households have at least one person with Asthma.
• There is a 20-50% increased risk of asthma in damp houses.
• The annual economic cost of asthma amounts to more than $56 billion annually.
• Mold grows where there is moisture.• Molds produce allergens, irritants,
and in some cases, potentially toxic substances.
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1.1 Water –Managed Site and Foundation
Hard surfaces and final grade sloped away from the foundation. Drain tile installed at the footings of basement and crawlspace walls.
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• Drain or sump installed in basement and crawlspace floors.
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1.2 Capillary Break InstallationInstall polyethylene sheeting or extruded polystyrene beneath concrete slabs.Install a capillary break at all crawlspace floors using polyethylene sheeting.
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• Under the polyethylene sheeting or extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation:– Install a 4 in. layer of aggregate; OR– A uniform layer of sand, overlain with a layer
of geotextile drainage matting.
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1.2 Capillary Break Installation
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1.3+1.4 Below-grade Foundation WallsCrawlspace and basement perimeter walls waterproofed.All floors above unconditioned spaces shall be insulated.
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• Crawlspace and basement perimeter walls insulated.
• Crawlspace and basement perimeter walls sealed.
• Provide conditioned air not less than 1 cfm per 50 sq. ft. of horizontal floor area.
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1.5 – 1.7 Wall Drainage SystemComplete drainage plane installed behind exterior wall cladding.Install flashing at the bottom of exterior walls.Windows and door openings fully flashed.Roof water directed away from the house using gutters or an underground catchment system.
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For homes that meet ENERGY STAR exceptions for gutters and downspouts, provide protection for water splash damage by one of the following:• Extend the foundation walls 16 in. above grade.• Provide a drip line that is 16 in. from the
foundation.• Install a drainage plane that extends at least 16 in.
above grade.
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1.11 Moisture Resistant MaterialsMoisture-resistant backing material installed behind tub and shower enclosures.
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• Only water-resistant hard-surface flooring in kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, laundry areas, and utility rooms.
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Benefits
Flood mitigation.
Moisture and water damage reduction.
1. Moisture Control / Water Management
Structural durability.
Prevents mold growth – even in places you can’t see.
Fewer maintenance issues from peeling paint and moldy grout.
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2. Radon
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Radon Control
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2. Radon
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• Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas created by the natural breakdown of uranium in soil.
• Radon can be found all over the US.
• 1 in 15 homes have Radon above 4 pCi/L.
• You are most likely to get your greatest exposure to Radon at home.
• Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
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Sump covers sealed.
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2.1 Radon Control
• Radon-resistant features installed in homes in EPA Radon Zone 1.
• Advisory:• Passive Systems in Zones 2&3.• Educate homeowners.
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2.1 Radon Control
Note: these maps indicate average risk by county. However, High levels of Radon can be found in any home.
Surgeon General’s Warning: Radon Causes Lung Cancer
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2.1 Radon Control
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2.1 Radon Control
Homeowner Benefits
Protection against radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.
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3. Pest Barriers
Pest Barriers+
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3. Pest Barriers
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3.1 Minimize Pathways for Pest Entry• All penetrations and joints between the foundation and
exterior wall assemblies sealed.• Sump covers sealed.
Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies the Indoor airPLUS requirements
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3.2 Rodent/Bird Screens• Provide corrosion-proof rodent/bird screens for
all building openings that cannot be fully sealed and caulked.
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3.2 Rodent/Bird Screens
Homeowner Benefits
Prevention of potential damage from pests to the home.
Less vacuuming and dusting.
Reduced pest-related allergens and triggers for asthma attacks.
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4. HVAC Systems
Effective HVAC
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4.1 HVAC Sizing and Design
All heating and cooling equipment properly sized using ACCA Manual J, ASHRAE Handbooks, or equivalent software.
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• "Warm-Humid" climates: equipment shall be installed with sufficient latent capacity to maintain indoor relative humidity (RH) at or below 60 percent.
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4.1 HVAC Sizing and Design
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Controlled to ≤ 60% RH
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4.2 Duct System Design and Installation
All duct systems designed according to ACCA Manual D, ASHRAE Handbooks, or equivalent software.All duct systems are airtight and properly balanced.
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• Building cavities not used as part of the forced air supply or return system.
• Duct openings covered throughout construction or vacuum out ducts prior to installing registers.
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4.2 Duct System Design and Installation
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SEALING WITH MASTIC
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4.3 Location of Air Handler and Ducts
Air-handling equipment or ductwork not locatesd in garages.Note: Ducts may be located in building cavities adjacent to the garage if they are separated with a continuous air barrier.
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4.5 Mechanical Whole-House VentilationWhole-house mechanical ventilation meeting ASHRAE 62.2-2010.Airflows tested to ensure they meet ASHRAE 62.2-2010.
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4.7 Filtration
• Equip all filter access panels with gasket material or comparable sealing mechanism to prevent bypass air.
• Install only HVAC filters that are rated MERV 8 or higher.
• Air-cleaning equipment designed to produce ozone not installed.
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4.1 HVAC Systems
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Homeowner Benefits
Reduced exposure to the harmful effects of mold and mildew growth.
A more comfortable humidity level in the home, year round.
Improved lifespan of building materials and a more durable home.
Helps remove allergens, toxins, irritants and asthma triggers from the home.
House stays cleaner.
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5. Combustion Pollutants
Safe Combustion
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5. Combustion Pollutants
• Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning kills an average of 439 persons annually.
• Carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless gas, which can cause sudden illness and death, is produced any time a fossil fuel is burned.
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5.1 Combustion Equipment
All gas- and oil-fired furnaces, boilers and water heaters mechanically drafted or direct vent.Fireplaces that are not mechanically drafted must meet exhaust flow or pressure differential.
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• Any unvented combustion space-heating appliances not installed.
• Naturally drafted fuel-burning appliances compliance with ASHRAE 62.2.
• Fireplaces and other fuel-burning appliances are vented to the outdoors and supplied with ventilation air.
• Emissions standards and restrictions for all fuel-burning appliances located in conditioned spaces be met.
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5.2 Carbon Monoxide Alarms
• All homes with combustion appliance(s) or an attached garage shall have a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm installed.
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CO ALARM
COMBINED CO & SMOKE ALARM
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5.3 Multi-family ETS Protections
Reduce exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) in multi-family buildings by:
Smoking in indoor common areas prohibited.Designated outdoor smoking areas.Walls, ceilings, and floors of dwelling units be sealed to minimize uncontrolled pathways for ETS transfer between individual units.
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5.4 Attached Garages Isolate attached garages from conditioned spaces:
Common walls and ceilings air-sealed.Use weather stripping on all doors between living spaces and attached garages.
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• An automatic door closer installed on all doors between living spaces and attached garages.
• Attached garage equip. with an exhaust fan with a minimum capacity of 70 cfm.
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Benefits
Reduced exposure to carbon monoxide.
Prevention of toxins leaking from the garage into the home.
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6. Low Emission Materials
HealthyMaterials
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6. Low Emission Materials
• VOCs may have short- and long-term adverse health effects, including;• Eye, nose, and throat
irritation, headaches;• Loss of coordination;• Nausea;• Damage to liver, kidney,
and central nervous system.
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6.1 Composite Wood• Compliant products:
– Plywood and OSB PS1 or PS2, and made with moisture-resistant adhesives.
– Hardwood plywood products ANSI/HPVA or U.S. HUD Title 24, OR CA Title 17.
– Particleboard and MDF products ANSI A208.1 and A208.2, OR U.S. HUD Title 24, OR CPA Grademark certification program, OR CA Title 17.
– Cabinetry components meeting standards above OR produced in plants certified under KCMA’s Environmental Stewardship Certification Program (ESP 05-12).
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• Interior paints and finishes certified as low-VOC or no-VOC– Greenseal GS11– Greenguard– Scientific Certification Systems– Master Painters Institute– Verified using CA 01350(CDPH Standard
Method V1.1-2010),
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6.2 Interior Paints and Finishes
Or California Section 01350
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• Carpets and carpet adhesives labeled with the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Plus testing program criteria.
• For carpet cushion (i.e., padding), use only products certified to meet the CRI Green Label testing program criteria.
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6.3 Carpets and Carpet Adhesives
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6. Low Emission Materials
Homeowner Benefits
Less “chemical” smell
Lowered exposure to VOCs.
Reduced potential for occupant health complaints
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Selling Indoor airPLUS
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ADD VALUE
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Homes with green labels can sell for an average of
9% MORE Tell homebuyers to ask for a Residential Green Appraiser.
1. Nils Kok and Matthew Kahn, The Value of Green Labels in the California Housing Market, July 2012.
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Same # of Inspections, Double the Service
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Grow Your Market
More than 25 million people, including 7.1 million children, have asthma and there is a 20-50% increased risk of asthma in
damp houses.
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Differentiate Your Company
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Lead the Industry
One third of builders expect to be dedicated to green building by 2016 and in 2011, 60% of builders placed a greater emphasis on indoor air quality as a green
home feature.
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Reduce Risk
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EASY SELL
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100% of People Choose Being Healthy Over Sick
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Builder and consumer resources.Partner locator.Website widgets.Construction requirements. Technical guidance.
Resources and Tools
www.epa.gov/indoorairplusMarketing and Technical Support for Partners
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Get the latest information:– Facebook.– Twitter.– YouTube Videos.– Mobile App.– Podcasts.
Resources and Tools
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Plus!
Indoor airPLUS Marks and Messaging
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Become a Partner
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• Click “Join Now”• Determine partner
category:– Homebuilder– Rater/Provider– Ally
• Fill out fields• Review terms of agreement• Click “Submit”
Step 1: Sign the Partnership Agreement
Visit: www.epa.gov/indoorairplus
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Rater Inspects Home Using Verification Checklist
Step 2: Build & Label Homes
Place the label adjacent to the ENERGY STAR label
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Indoor airPLUS
Learn more at:www.epa.gov/indoorairplus
OR contact the Indoor airPLUS Team at
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