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O Homes built after 1980 cannot qualify for this measure. O8.2. Asbestos Testing and Remediation (1 Point)

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If any product containing asbestos (e.g., insulation, fire protection, ducts, shingles, tiles, adhesives, popcorn ceiling, etc.) is being removed or disturbed, best practices in removal and remediation requirements must be followed by code. Additionally, a homeowner may want to take corrective action based on existence. The consultation, removal, and disposal must be completed by a certified consultant if the area of material removal is greater than 100 square feet. If the area of material removal is less than 100 square feet, then the owner may complete the removal and disposal without hiring a licensed professional. The disposal must be completed to code required standards. The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses and regulates all contractors who are qualified to do asbestos work in buildings. Additionally, Cal/OSHA has responsibility to register all contractors who perform asbestos abatement work and test and certify all asbestos abatement consultants. If the building has been tested for asbestos since 1980 and was determined to be safe, then the home can qualify for this measure. Homes built after 1980 with no remediation record cannot qualify for this measure. VERIFICATION Documentation: The Rater will collect documentation of the testing results and remediation from the certified professional, builder, or homeowner as appropriate. INTENT To improve the occupant’s health and safety in the building

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AUTOMATIC GAS SHUT OFF VALVE

CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION Two points of credit are available for installing or verifying the presence of a valve at each gas appliance. The valve must be labeled by the Division of the State Architect (DSA), which derives its authority to certify the valves from the California Health and Safety Code. The DSA certifies two different types of gas shutoff valves for residential use: ? ? Earthquake sensitive gas shut-off valve (ESV) Excess flow automatic gas shut-off valve (EFV)

VERIFICATION Field Verification: The Rater will photograph each valve, showing a DSA label. INTENT To increase the safety of occupants and preserve the resources used to build the home.

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