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H1. Sealed Combustion Units.............................................................................................................................. 49 H2. High Performing Zoned Hydronic Radiant Heating System......................................................................... 50 H3. Effective Ductwork....................................................................................................................................... 50 H4. ENERGY STAR ® Bathroom Fans Sized to Meet HVI Standards and Verification of Air Flow................. 51 H5. Advanced Practices for Cooling.................................................................................................................... 52 H6. Advanced Mechanical Ventilation Practices to Improve Indoor Air Quality................................................ 53 H7. Effective Range Design and Installation....................................................................................................... 55 H8. No Fireplace or Sealed Gas Fireplace........................................................................................................... 56 H9. Humidity Control Systems............................................................................................................................ 56 H10. Register Design Meets ACCA Manual T...................................................................................................... 57
I. Renewable Energy......................................................................................................................................... 59 I1. Pre-Plumbing for Solar Water Heating......................................................................................................... 59 I2. Preparation for Future Photovoltaic Installation........................................................................................... 60 I3. Onsite Renewable Generation( Solar PV, Solar Thermal, and Wind)........................................................... 60 I4. Net Zero Energy Home................................................................................................................................. 62 I5. Solar Hot Water Systems to Preheat Domestic Hot Water............................................................................ 63 I6. Onsite Renewable Generation for Multifamily Projects............................................................................... 63
J. Building Performance and Testing................................................................................................................ 65 J1.
Third-Party Verification of Quality of Insulation Installation and Thermal Bypass Checklist, and Pre- Construction Meeting with Subcontractor..................................................................................................... 65
J2. Supply and Return Air Flow Testing............................................................................................................. 65 J3. Mechanical Ventilation Testing and Low Leakage....................................................................................... 66 J4. Combustion Appliance Safety Testing.......................................................................................................... 66 J5. Building Performance Exceeds Title 24 Part 6.............................................................................................. 67 J6. Title 24 Prepared and Signed by a CABEC Certified Energy Analyst.......................................................... 69 J7. Participation in Utility Program with Third-Party Plan Review.................................................................... 69
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J8. ENERGY STAR for Homes.......................................................................................................................... 70 J9. EPA Indoor airPlus Certification................................................................................................................... 71 J10. Blower Door Testing..................................................................................................................................... 71
K. Finishes......................................................................................................................................................... 73 K1. Entryways Designed to Reduce Tracked-In Contaminants........................................................................... 73 K2. Zero-VOC Interior Wall and Ceiling Paints.................................................................................................. 73 K3. Environmentally Preferable Materials for Interior Finish............................................................................. 74 K4. Formaldehyde Emissions in Interior Finish................................................................................................... 75 K5. Products That Comply With the Health Product Declaration Open Standard............................................... 76 K6. Indoor Air Formaldehyde Level Less Than 27 Parts Per Billion.................................................................. 76 L. Flooring......................................................................................................................................................... 79
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