&EPA
  United States
  Environmental Protection
  Agency
                      VERSION 1 (REV. 01)

                    Indoor airPLUS
            CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
                            EPA Indoor
                            airPLUS
www.epa.gov/indoorairplus
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

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Contents
About the Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications	i
What's New in Version 1 (Rev. 01)?	i
Eligibility and Verification Requirements 	i
Terms Used in This Document	i
Indoor airPLUS Verification Checklist	ii
Guidance for Completing the Indoor airPLUS Verification Checklist	iii
Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications	1
 1. Moisture Control	1
 2. Radon Control	3
 3. Pest Barriers	4
 4. HVAC Systems	5
 5. Combustion Pollutant Control	6
 6. Low Emission Materials	7
 7. Home Commissioning	8
Abbreviations	9
References	9
Climate Zones Map	11

About the Indoor  airPLUS Construction Specifications
These specifications were developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to recognize new homes equipped with a
comprehensive set of indoor air quality (IAQ) features. They were developed with significant input from stakeholders, based on best
available science and information about risks associated with IAQ problems, and balanced with practical  issues of cost, builder production
process compatibility, and verifiability.
NOTE: Although these measures are designed to help improve IAQ in new homes compared with homes built to minimum code, they alone
cannot prevent all  IAQ problems. For example, occupant behavior, such as smoking indoors, and system maintenance are also important.
What's New  in  Version  1 (Rev.  01)?
Indoor airPLUS VI (Rev. 01) contains the first revisions to the original Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications issued in 2009. This
revision is designed to:
 • Improve the alignment of the Indoor airPLUS and ENERGY STAR for Homes requirements and provide a revised layout that clearly
   outlines the Indoor airPLUS requirements that are now satisfied by completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists and the additional
   Indoor airPLUS (Rev. 01) requirements that must be met to achieve Indoor airPLUS certification.
 • Provide a clearer, simpler version of the Verification Checklist.
 • Provide alternate pathways to meet program requirements that address the wide variety of construction materials and techniques
   currently available.
Eligibility  and  Verification  Requirements
For a home to earn the Indoor airPLUS label, it must also earn the ENERGY STAR Version 3 label for Certified
Homes. Requirements for both programs can be verified and homes can be reported simultaneously. Verification
can be completed during the ENERGY STAR inspection process and must be conducted by a Provider accredited
by the Residential Energy Services Network  (RESNET) in accordance with RESNET standards and all applicable
codes. Instructions for Indoor airPLUS verification are listed below in the Verification Checklist.
                                                                                                Qualified homes earn the
Terms Used  in This Document
    EXCEPTIONS to the requirements described in these construction specifications are noted as appropriate.      ENERGY STAR label.
    For climate exceptions, refer to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Climate Zone map
    (Figure 301.1). Climate Zone names may include a number for the temperature zone and a letter for the
    moisture zone (e.g., Zone 3C refers to coastal California only).
    NOTES provide additional information to clarify specification requirements.
    ADVISORIES provide additional guidance to be considered, but are not specification requirements.
    PERFORMANCE TEST ALTERNATIVES describe alternate compliance approaches where performance testing
    is practical and results are comparable to those of the prescriptive best practices required in the specification.

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United States
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Indoor airPLUS Version 1 (Rev. 01)
        Verification Checklist
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Note: The Rev. 01 checklist has been modified to reflect only the additional Indoor airPLUS
requirements and their corresponding section numbers that must be met after completing the ENERGY
STAR checklists. ENERGY STAR remains a prerequisite for Indoor airPLUS certification.
Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist completed.
Water Management System Builder Checklist completed.
HVAC System Quality Installation Contractor Checklist completed.
HVAC System Quality Installation Rater Checklist completed.
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Drain or sump pump installed in basements and crawlspaces (Exception: free-draining soils). In
EPA Radon Zone 1, check valve also installed.
Layer of aggregate or sand (4 in.) with geotextile matting installed below slabs AND radon
techniques used in EPA Radon Zone 1.
Basements/crawlspaces insulated, sealed and conditioned (Exceptions: see spec).
Protection from water splash damage if no gutters (Exceptions: see spec).
Hard-surface flooring in kitchens, baths, entry, laundry and utility rooms, AND piping in exterior
walls insulated with pipe wrap.
Approved radon-resistant features installed in Radon Zone 1 homes.
Corrosion-proof rodent/bird screens installed at all openings that cannot be fully sealed
(Exception: dryer vents).
Equipment selected to keep relative humidity < 60% in "Warm-Humid" climates (Exception: see
spec).
Duct systems protected from construction debris AND no building cavities used as air supplies
or returns.
No air-handling equipment or ductwork installed in garage AND continuous air barrier in
adjacent assemblies.
Central forced-air HVAC system(s) have minimum MERV 8 filter AND no ozone generators in
home.
Emissions standards met for fuel-burning and space-heating appliances (Exception: see spec).
CO alarms installed in each sleeping zone (e.g., common hallway) according to NFPA 720.
Multifamily buildings: Smoking restrictions implemented AND ETS transfer pathways minimized.
Attached garages: Door closer installed on all connecting doors AND 70 cfm exhaust fan
installed in garage.
Certified low-formaldehyde composite wood materials AND structural plywood AND OSB PS1 or
PS2 compliant.
Certified low-VOC or no-VOC interior paints and finishes used.
Carpet, carpet adhesives CRI Green Label Plus AND carpet cushion CRI Green Label.
HVAC system and ductwork verified to be dry and clean AND new filter installed.
Home ventilated before occupancy.
Completed checklist and other required documentation provided for buyer.
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Guidance for Completing the Indoor airPLUS Verification Checklist:
 I.  Only ENERGY STAR certified homes verified to comply with these specifications can earn the Indoor airPLUS label. See Indoor
    airPLUS Construction Specifications for full descriptions of the requirements, terms, exceptions, abbreviations, references and
    climate map used in this checklist. Verification is not complete until this checklist is completed in full and signed.
 2.  Check one box per line. Check "N/A" for specifications that do not apply for specific conditions (e.g., climate) according to the
    exceptions described in the Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications. Check either  "Builder Verified" or "Rater Verified"
    for all  other items to indicate who verified each item. Items may be  verified visually on site during construction, by reviewing
    photographs taken during construction, by checking documentation, or through equivalent methods as appropriate.
 3.  The Rater who conducted the verification, or a responsible party from the Rater's company, must sign  the completed verification
    checklist. The builder must sign the checklist if any items in the "Builder Verified" column are checked, and by so doing
    accepts full responsibility for verifying that those items meet Indoor airPLUS requirements.
 4.  The builder provides one copy of the completed and signed Indoor airPLUS Verification Checklist for the buyer. The HERS
    Provider or Rater files a copy of the  HERS and  ENERGY STAR documentation (e.g., ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes Version 3
    Inspection Checklists) for the home.
 5.  Raters who operate under a Sampling Provider are  permitted to use  a RESNET-approved sampling  protocol for Indoor airPLUS
    homes located outside California, and a sampling protocol approved by the California Energy Commission for homes located in
    California, to verify any item designated "Rater Verified."  For example,  if the approved sampling protocol requires rating one in
    seven  homes,  then the checklist will be completed for the one home that was rated. Only Raters are permitted to use sampling.
    All items verified by the builder shall be verified for each qualified home. For example, if a Rater verifies 10 items on the Indoor
    airPLUS Checklist and the builder verifies the remaining checklist items, then an approved sampling protocol is permitted to be
    used only on the 10 Rater-verified items.
Notes:
For further information on the Indoor airPLUS program, visit epa.gov/indoorairplus.
                Qualified homes earn the
                Indoor airPLUS label.
                Place it next to the
                ENERGY STAR label.
 ENERGYSTAR
            All Indoor airPLUS qualified homes meet strict
            guidelines for energy efficiency set by ENERGY STAR,
            the nationally-recognized symbol for energy efficiency.

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Indoor  airPLUS  Construction  Specifications

Version  1  (Rev. 01)

All ENERGY STAR for Homes Version 3 checklists must be successfully completed and reported to achieve Indoor airPLUS certification.
ENERGY STAR checklist items that satisfy Indoor airPLUS requirements are only summarized below; please refer to the noted ENERGY
STAR checklist  item for the full description of the requirement.
ENERGY STAR checklists are referenced as follows: TES =Thermal Enclosure System  Rater Checklist, HVAC-C = HVAC System Quality
Installation Contractor Checklist, HVAC-R = HVAC System Quality Installation Rater Checklist, WMS = Water Management System
Builder Checklist.
1.  Moisture Control

1.1  Site and Foundation Drainage
      NOTE; Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor airPLUS requirements:

      •  Slope patio slabs, walks and driveway; tamp back-fill to prevent
         sett/ing; AND slope the final grade away from the foundation
         (WMS 1.1 and 1.2).

      •  Swales or drains designed to carry water away from the
         foundation are permitted to be provided as an alternative to
         the slope requirements for any home, and shall be provided for
         a home where setbacks limit space to less than 10 ft. (WMS
         1.land 1.2).

      •  Install protected drain tile at the footings of basement and
         crawlspace walls. Surround each drain tile pipe with washed or
         clean gravel wrapped with fabric cloth, or install an approved
         Composite Foundation Drainage System (CFDS) (WMS 1.8).

     Additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements:

     • Install a drain  or sump pump in basement and
       crawlspace floors, discharging to daylight at least 10 ft.
       outside  the foundation or into  an approved sewer system.

     • Exceptions:

       o Slab-on-grade foundations.

       o In areas of free-draining soils — identified as Group 1
         (Table R405.1, 2009 IRC) by a certified  hydrologist,
         soil scientist, or engineer through a site visit —
         installation of a drain or sump pump is not required.

     • In EPA  Radon  Zone  1, if a drain tile discharges to
       daylight install a check valve at the drain tile outfall (see
       Specification 2.1).

1.2  Capillary Break Installation
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor airPLUS requirements:

      •  Install polyethylene sheeting or extruded polystyrene (XPS)
         insulation beneath concrete slabs, including basement floors.
         Ensure sheeting is in direct contact with the concrete slab
         above (WMS 1.3).
      • Install a capillary break at all crawlspace floors using > 6 mil
        polyethylene sheeting, lapped 6 to 12 in. (WMS 1.4).

     Additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements:

     • Under the polyethylene sheeting or extruded polystyrene
       (XPS) insulation installed to meet ENERGY STAR Water
       Management System Builder Checklist Item 1.3:

       o Install a 4 in. layer of 1/2 in. diameter or greater clean
         aggregate; OR

       o Install a 4 in. uniform layer of sand, overlain with
         either a layer of geotextile drainage matting throughout
         or strips of geotextile drainage matting along the
         perimeter  installed according to the manufacturer's
         instructions.

       o Exception: Dry climates, as defined by 2009 IECC
         Figure 301.1, not including EPA Radon Zone 1.

     • Note:  In EPA Radon Zone 1 (see Specification 2.1):

       o Overlap polyethylene sheeting by 6 to 12 in. at the
         seams.

       o Do not use extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation
         beneath concrete slabs, including basement floors.

       o ENERGY STAR staking method for crawlspaces with no
         slab is not allowed.

     • Note:  10 mil polyethylene is recommended if crawlspace
       floors are not covered with a concrete slab.

1.3  Damp-Proofing and Waterproofing Below-Grade
     Exterior Walls
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor airPLUS requirements:

      • Finish all masonry and concrete walls (e.g., poured concrete,
        concrete masonry, insulated concrete forms) with a damp-proof
        coating (WMS 1.5).

      • Finish all wood-framed walls with polyethylene and adhesive or
        other equivalent waterproofing (WMS 1.5).

     No additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements
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1.4  Basement and Crawlspace Insulation and Conditioned Air
1.7  Gutters, Downspouts and Site Drainage
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor air PLUS requirement:
      • All floors above unconditioned spaces shall be insulated to the
      2009 IECC and sealed to prevent air infiltration (TES 2 and 3),
     Additional  Indoor airPLUS Requirements:
     • Insulate  crawlspace and basement perimeter walls
       according to 2009 IRC  Table Nl 102.1 or 2009 IECC
       Table 402.1.1 (also see Specification  1.12).
     • Seal crawlspace and basement perimeter walls to prevent
       outside air infiltration.
     • Provide conditioned air  at a rate not less than 1 cfm
       per 50 sq. ft.  of horizontal floor area.  If radon-resistant
       features  are required (see Specification 2.1), do not
       install exhaust ventilation, as described in 2009  IRC
       section R408.3.2.1.
     • Exceptions:
       o  Homes built in areas  designated as flood zones
          (conditioned crawlspaces not recommended for use in
          flood zones).
       o  Raised pier foundations with no walls.
       o  Dry climates, as defined by 2009 IECC Figure 301.1.
       o  Marine climates, as defined by 2009 IECC Figure
          301.1, if no air handler or return ducts are installed in
          the crawlspace.

1.5  Drainage Plane and  Drainage System
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor air PLUS requirements:
      • Install a continuous drainage plane behind exterior wall
        cladding that overlaps flashing and is fully sealed at all
        penetrations (WMS 2,2),
      • Install flashing or an equivalent drainage system at the bottom
        of exterior walls to  direct water away from the drainage plane
        and foundation (WMS 2.1).
     No additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements

1.6  Window and  Door Openings
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor airPLUS requirement:
      • Fully flash all  window and door openings,  including pan
        flashing over the rough sill framing, side flashing that extends
        over pan flashing and top flashing that extends over side
        flashing (WMS 2.3).
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor airPLUS requirements:
      •  Direct roof water away from the house using gutters and
         downspouts that empty into lateral piping on a sloping finish
         grade (WMS 3.2); OR
      •  Direct roof water to an underground catchment system not
         connected to the foundation drain system that discharges water
         > 10 ft. from foundation (WMS 3.2).
     Additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements
     • Provide extra protection for water splash damage on
       homes meeting one of the following ENERGY STAR
       exceptions for gutters and downspouts: slab on grade
       homes,  homes that deposit rainwater to a  grade-level
       rock bed with a waterproof liner and drain pipe, or
       homes that use a continuous rubber membrane system.
       Protection for water splash damage shall be met by one
       of the following:
       o Extend the foundation walls at least 16 in. above final
          grade; OR
       o Provide a drip line that is horizontally 16 in.  away from
          the edge of the foundation wall; OR
       o Use cladding material that can tolerate  regular
          wetting and install  a well-sealed, continuous drainage
          plane that extends  at least 16 in. above final grade
          (e.g.  brick veneer, stone cladding with self-adhering
          moisture control membrane).
     • Exceptions:
       o Dry climates, as defined by 2009 IECC  Figure 301.1.
       o Homes with rainwater harvesting systems that are
          designed to properly drain overflow, meeting  discharge-
          distance requirements outlined in ENERGY STAR WMS
          Item  number 3.2.

1.8  Roof to Wall  Intersections and Roof Penetrations
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor airPLUS requirements:
      •  Fully flash all roof-to-wall intersections and all roof
         penetrations using step flashing for conventional roofs or
         continuous flashing for metal and rubber membrane roofs
         (WMS 3.1).
      •  Install  "kick-out" flashing at the low end of roof-to-wall
         intersections (WMS 3.1).
     No  additional Indoor airPLUS  Requirements
     No additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements

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1.9 Roof Valleys and Decking
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor air PLUS requirement:
      • Install a self-sealing bituminous membrane or the equivalent
        at all valleys and roof decking penetrations for durability at
        potential failure points (WMS 3.3).

     No additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements

1.10 Roof Eaves
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor air PLUS requirement:
      • Install ice  flashing over the sheathing at eaves to provide
        protection  from ice dams (WMS 3.4).
      • Extend a self-sealing bituminous membrane or the equivalent
        ("ice flashing") from  the edge of the roof line to > 2 ft. up roof
        deck from  the interior plane of the exterior wall (WMS 3.4).

     No additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements

1.11 Moisture-Resistant  Materials and Moisture-Protective
     Systems
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor airPLUS requirements:
      • Install moisture-resistant backing material behind tub and
        shower enclosures (WMS 4.2).
      • Install a corrosion-resistant drain pan properly draining to a
        conspicuous point of disposal (HVAC-R 12.1).

     Additional  Indoor airPLUS Requirements:

     •  Install only water-resistant hard-surface flooring in
        kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, laundry areas and utility
        rooms.

     •  Insulate water supply pipes in exterior walls with pipe
        wrap.

1.12 Class 1 Vapor Retarders
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor airPLUS requirement:
      • Do not install Class 1 vapor retarders on the interior side of
        vapor permeable insulation in below-grade exterior walls or
        in any exterior walls in Warm-Humid climates (WMS 1.6 and
        4.3).

     No additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements

1.13 Materials with Signs of Water Damage or Mold
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor airPLUS requirements:
      • Building materials with visible signs of water damage or mold
        not installed or allowed to remain. If mold is present, effort
        should be  made to remove all visible signs of mold (e.g.,  by
        damp wipe with water and detergent). If removal methods are
        not effective, then the material shall be replaced. However,
         stains that remain after damp wipe are acceptable. Lumber
         with "sap stain fungi" is exempt from this Item as long the
         lumber is structurally intact, (WMS 4.4).
       •  Do not enclose (e.g., with drywall) framing members and
         insulation products having high moisture content, (Note:
         Lumber should not exceed 18 percent moisture) (WMS 4.5).
       •  For wet-applied insulation, follow the manufacturer's drying
         recommendations (WMS 4.5).
     No additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements:

2.  Radon
2.1  Radon-Resistant Construction
       NOTE: Completion  of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
       the following Indoor airPLUS requirement:
       •  Air seal all sump  covers (WMS 1.7).
     Additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements:
     • Construct homes in EPA  Radon Zone  1 (see www.epa.
       gov/radon/zonemap.html) with radon-resistant features to
       conform to ASTM E1465; or IRC, Appendix F; or NFPA
       5000, Chapter 49. Consult EPA's "Building Radon Out"
       (EPA 402-K-01-002) for general guidance on installing
       radon-resistant features.
       Visually  verify the following requirements:
       o Capillary break installed according to Specification
          1.2.
       o A 3 or 4 in. diameter gas-tight vertical  vent pipe,
          clearly labeled to conform with the  radon-resistant
          standard used, e.g., "Radon Reduction System" or
          "Radon Pipe"  or "Radon  System." The vent pipe shall
          be connected  to an open  T-fitting in the aggregate
          layer (or connected to geotextile drainage matting
          according to the manufacturer's instructions) beneath
          the polyethylene sheeting, extending up through the
          conditioned spaces and terminating a minimum of 12
          in. above the roof opening. For crawlspaces, install at
          least 5 ft. of horizontal perforated drain tile on either
          side of the T-fitting, attached to the vertical radon  vent
          pipe beneath the sheeting and running parallel to the
          long dimension of the house.
       o Radon fan  installed in  the attic (i.e., an active system)
          OR an electrical  receptacle installed in an accessible
          attic location near the  radon vent pipe  (i.e., a  passive
          system) to facilitate future fan installation if needed.
       o Foundation air sealing with polyurethane caulk or
          the equivalent at all slab  openings, penetrations and
          control or expansion joints.
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• Note: Consult local building codes to determine whether
  additional radon requirements apply. In January 2013
  ANSI-AARST published a standard of practice for
  "Reducing Radon in New Construction of 1&2 Family
  Dwellings and Townhouses (CCAH-2013)", available at
  http://www.aarst.org/bookstore.shtml.
• Advisories:
  1. Elevated levels of radon have been found in homes
     built in all three zones on EPA's  Map of Radon
     Zones. Consult your state radon program for current
     information about radon in your area. Go to http://
     www.epa.gov/radon/whereyoulive.html and  click on
     your state for contact  information.
  2. EPA recommends, but does not require, that all
     homes built with radon-resistant  features in EPA
     Radon Zone 1 pre-emptively include a radon vent
     fan. EPA also recommends, but  does not require,
     radon-resistant features for homes built in  EPA
     Radon Zones 2 and 3. EPA further recommends that
     all homes built in EPA Radon Zones 2 and 3 with
     radon-resistant features be tested for radon prior to
     occupancy.  A radon vent fan should  be installed
     when the test result is 4 pCi/L (the EPA action level)
     or more.
  3. The U.S. Surgeon General and EPA recommend
     that all homes built in Radon Zones 1, 2 and 3 be
     tested for radon.  Provide buyers  with  EPA's Citizen's
     Guide to Radon, encourage them to test for radon
     and refer them to http://www.epa.gov/radon for more
     information.
  4. If soil or groundwater  contamination is suspected
     on or near the building site (e.g., former industrial
     sites), volatile chemical contaminants from soil gas
     or vapor intrusion into a building may pose an IAQ
     risk. In such cases, EPA recommends radon-resistant
     features consistent with Specification 2.1, which can
     minimize or prevent the vapor intrusion into a  house.
     See the EPA Vapor Intrusion Primer or ASTM E2600
     for more information.  You should also consult  your
     state, tribal, or local environmental regulatory  agency
     for information on the location of contaminated sites,
     including those subject to Superfund (CERCLA),
     Resource Conservation and Recovery  Act (RCRA)
     cleanup requirements, or the Brownfields program.
     Visit EPA's "Where You Live" for  more information.
3.  Pest Barriers

3.1  Minimize Pathways for Pest Entry
      NOTE:  Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor air PLUS requirements:
      •  Seal all penetrations and joints between the foundation and
         exterior wall assemblies (TES 5).
      •  Air seal all sump covers (WMS 1.7).

     No additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements

     • Advisories:

        1.  When sealing larger gaps that provide potential points
           of entry for rodents, copper or stainless steel wool is
           recommended in addition to sealant.

       2.  Additional precautions should be taken in areas
           classified as  "Moderate to Heavy" termite infestation
           probability (as identified  by 2009 IRC Figure 301.2
           [6]):

           •  Foundation  walls should be solid concrete or
              masonry with  a top course of solid block, bond
              beam, or  concrete-filled block.

           •  Interior concrete slabs should be constructed with
              6 x 6 in. welded wire  fabric, or the equivalent,
              and concrete walls should be constructed with
              reinforcing rods to reduce cracking.

           •  Sill plates should be made of metal or
              preservative-treated wood.

       3.  Additional precautions should be taken in areas
           classified as  "Very Heavy" termite infestation
           probability (as identified  by 2009 IRC Figure
           301.2[6]) i.e., Alabama,  Florida, Georgia, Louisiana,
           Mississippi, South Carolina and parts of California
           and Texas:

           •  Foam plastic insulation  should not be installed on
              the exterior face of  below-grade foundation walls
              or under slabs.

           •  Foam plastic insulation  installed on the  exterior
              of above-grade foundation walls should be kept
              a minimum of 6 in. above the final grade and
              any landscape bedding materials and should
              be covered with moisture-resistant, pest-proof
              material (e.g., fiber cement board or  galvanized
              insect screen  at the bottom-edge of openings).

           •  Foam plastic insulation  applied to the interior side
              of conditioned crawlspace walls should be kept a
              minimum of 3 in. below the sill plate.

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3.2  Rodent/Bird Screens for Building Openings
     Indoor airPLUS Requirements:
     • Provide corrosion-proof rodent/bird screens (e.g., copper
       or stainless steel mesh) for all building openings that
       cannot be fully sealed and caulked (e.g., ventilation
       system intake/exhaust outlets and attic vent openings).
     • Exception: This requirement does not apply to clothes
       dryer vents.
4.  HVAC Systems
4.1  HVAC Sizing and Design
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor air PLUS requirements:
      •  Properly size all heating and coo/ing equipment to
         accommodate  design loads for each room as determined using
         ACCA Manual J, ASHRAE Handbooks,  or equivalent software, as
         well as the pressure drop from all specified filters (HVAC-C 2).
     Additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements:
     •  In "Warm-Humid" climates as defined by 2009 IECC
        Figure 301.1 (i.e., Climate Zone 1  and portions of
        Zones 2 and 3A below the white line), equipment shall
        be installed with sufficient latent capacity to maintain
        indoor relative humidity (RH) at or  below 60 percent.
        This requirement shall be  met by either:
        o Additional dehumidification system(s), OR
        o A  central  HVAC system equipped with additional
          controls to operate in  dehumidification  mode.
     •  Exception: Climate Zones 4-8, 3B, 3C and the portions
        of 3A and 2B above the white line  as shown by 2009
        IECC Figure 301.1.
     •  Advisory: Although not required to  meet this
        specification, independent dehumidification is
        recommended in Climate Zones 4A and 3A  above the
        white line as shown in 2009  IECC  Figure  301.1.

4.2  Duct System Design and Installation
      NOTE; Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor airPLUS requirements:
      •  Design all duct systems according to ACCA Manual D, ASHRAE
         Handbooks, or equivalent software (HVAC-C 2).
      •  Ensure that all duct systems are installed to be  substantially
         airtight and properly balanced (HVAC-R 2 and 4).
     Additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements:
     •  Do not use building cavities as part of the forced air
        supply or return systems.
     • Either cover duct openings throughout construction to
       protect from construction debris or vacuum out ducts
       thoroughly prior to installing registers, grilles and
       diffusers (see Specification 7.1).
     • Advisory: Seams in the HVAC cabinet, plenum and
       adjacent ductwork shall be sealed with mastic systems,
       tape that meets the applicable requirements of UL 181a
       or UL 181b, or gasket systems.

4.3  Location of Air-Handling Equipment and Ductwork
     Indoor airPLUS Requirement:
     • Do not locate air-handling equipment or ductwork in
       garages.
     • Note: Ducts and equipment may be located in framing
       spaces or building cavities adjacent to garage walls or
       ceilings if they are separated from the garage space with
       a continuous air barrier (see ENERGY STAR Thermal
       Enclosure System Rater Checklist).

4.4  Room Pressure Differentials
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor airPLUS requirement:
      •  Minimize room pressure differentials for any bedroom (as
         defined by RESNET standards) that does not have a dedicated
         return (HVAC-R 2.8).
     No  additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements

4.5  Mechanical Whole-House Ventilation
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor airPLUS requirements:
      •  Provide mechanical whole-house ventilation meeting all
         requirements of ASHRAE 62.2-2010 (HVAC-C 1).
      •  Test airflows to ensure they meet ASHRAE 62.2-2010
         minimum requirements (HVAC-R 5.1).
      •  Visually verify the following requirements:
         o Transfer air is not used to meet ventilation requirements
           (HVAC-R 7.4).
         o Outdoor air inlets are located a minimum of 10 ft, from
           contaminant sources (HVAC-R 7.1).
     • Advisory: Outdoor air ducts connected to the return side
       of an air handler should be used as supply ventilation
       only if the  manufacturers'  requirements for  return
       air temperature are met (e.g., most manufacturers
       recommend a  minimum of 60  degrees Fahrenheit air  flow
       across furnace  heat exchangers).

4.6  Local Exhaust for Known Pollutant Sources
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor airPLUS requirements:
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      •  Provide local mechanical exhaust ventilation to the outdoors
         in each bathroom and kitchen, meeting ASHRAE 62.2-2010
         Section 5 requirements (HVAC-R 8,1 and 8.2).
      •  Vent a/1 conventional clothes dryers directly to the outdoors
         (HVAC-R 8.5).

     No additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements

4.7  Filtration for  Central Forced-Air HVAC  Systems
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor air PLUS requirement:
      •  Equip all filter access panels with gasket material or
         comparable sealing mechanism and ensure access panels fit
         snugly against the exposed edge of the installed filter when
         closed to prevent bypass (HVAC-R 11.4).

     Additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements:

     •  Install only HVAC filters that are rated MERV 8 or higher
        according to  ASHRAE 52.2-2007 (at approximately 295
        fpm).

        o Advisory: Filters perform best when the filter rack
          design includes the following features, which are also
          included in some manufacturers'  filter media boxes:

          •  Flexible, air-tight (e.g., closed-cell foam) gasket
            material on the surface that contacts the air-leaving
            (downstream) side of the filter.

          •  Friction  fit or spring clips installed on the upstream
            side of the filter to hold it firmly in place.

     •  Do not install any air-cleaning equipment designed to
        produce ozone (i.e., ozone generators).

5.  Combustion Pollutant Control

5.1  Combustion Equipment Located in Conditioned Spaces
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor airPLUS requirements:
      •  Mechanically draft or direct vent all gas- and oil-fired furnaces,
         boilers and water heaters located in conditioned spaces
         (HVAC-R 10.1).
      •  Fireplaces  that are not mechanically drafted or direct-vented
         to the outdoors must meet maximum allowed exhaust flow or
         pressure differential (HVAC-R 10.2).

     Additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements:

     •  Do not install any unvented combustion space-heating
        appliances.

     •  Ensure naturally drafted fuel-burning appliances  located
        in conditioned spaces are  installed in compliance with
        ASHRAE 62.2-2010 (Section 6.4) or conduct a worst
        case depressurization combustion air zone (CAZ)  test
        according to  an established protocol.
     • Ensure that all fireplaces and other fuel-burning and
       space-heating appliances located in conditioned
       spaces are vented to the outdoors and supplied with
       adequate combustion and ventilation air according to the
       manufacturers' installation instructions.
     • Meet the following energy efficiency and emissions
       standards and restrictions for all fireplaces and other
       fuel-burning and space-heating appliances located in
       conditioned spaces:
       o Traditional masonry fireplaces designed for open fires
         are not permitted, with the exception of "masonry
         heaters" as defined by ASTM E1602 and section
         2112.1 of  the 2012 International Building Code (i.e.,
         fireplaces engineered to store and release substantial
         portions  of heat generated from a rapid burn).
       o Factory-built wood-burning fireplaces shall meet the
         certification requirements of UL 127 and emission
         limits found in the  EPA Standard  for New Residential
         Wood Heaters.
       o Natural gas and propane fireplaces shall be
         mechanically drafted or direct vented, as defined by
         NFPA 54, section 3.3.108, have a permanently affixed
         glass front  or gasketed door and comply with ANSI
         Z21.88/CSA2.33.
       o Wood stove and fireplace inserts as defined in
         section 3.8 of UL 1482 shall meet the certification
         requirements of that standard, and they shall meet the
         emission requirements of the EPA Standards for New
         Residential Wood Heaters and WAC 173-433-100 (3).
       o Pellet stoves shall meet the requirements of ASTM
         E1509.
       o Decorative  gas logs as defined in K.I.11 of NFPA 54
         (National Fuel Gas  Code) are not permitted.
     • Note: Unfinished basements and crawlspaces (except
       raised pier foundations with no walls) and attached
       garages that are air-sealed to the outside and intended
       for use as work or living space, are considered
       "conditioned  spaces" for the purpose of this requirement.
     • Exception:  Houses with no combustion heating
       equipment located in conditioned spaces.

5.2  Carbon Monoxide Alarms
     Indoor airPLUS Requirement:
     • All homes equipped with combustion appliance(s) or an
       attached garage shall have a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm
       installed in a central location in the immediate vicinity of
       each separate sleeping zone (e.g., in a hallway adjacent

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       to bedrooms.) The alarm(s) shall be hard-wired with a
       battery back-up function and placed according to NFPA
       720. The alarms shall be certified by either CSA 6.19-01
       or UL2034.

5.3  Multi-Family Environmental Tobacco Smoke Protections
     Indoor airPLUS Requirements:

     • Reduce exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)
       in multi-family buildings by:

       o  Prohibiting smoking in  indoor common areas, specified
          explicitly in building rental/lease agreements or condo/
          co-op association covenants and restrictions.

       o  Locating designated outdoor  smoking areas a  minimum
          of 25 ft. from entries, outdoor air intakes and operable
          windows.

       o  Minimizing uncontrolled pathways for ETS transfer
          between individual dwelling units by sealing
          penetrations in the walls, ceilings and floors of
          dwelling units; sealing vertical chases adjacent to
          dwelling units; and applying  weather stripping to all
          doors in dwelling units  leading to common hallways.

5.4  Attached Garages
      NOTE:  Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor air PLUS requirement:
      •  Isolate attached garages from conditioned spaces as follows:
        o Air-seal common  walls and ceilings between attached
          garages and living spaces before installing insulation (TES
          3 and 5).
        o Use weather stripping or equivalent gasket to ensure all
          doors between living spaces and attached garages are
          substantially air-tight (TES 5.3.1).

     Additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements:

     • Install an automatic door  closer on all connecting doors
       between living spaces and attached garages.

     • Equip each attached garage with an exhaust fan with a
       minimum installed capacity of  70  cfm,  installed to vent
       directly outdoors. If a ducted fan (not through-the-wall) is
       used,  test and  verify minimum  capacity of 70 cfm.

       o  Wire each exhaust fan for continuous operation OR,

       o  Install with automatic fan controls (e.g., a motion
          detector) that activate the fan whenever the garage is
          occupied and operate for at least 10 minutes after the
          garage has been  vacated.
       o Advisories:
       1.  Exhaust fans wired for continuous operation
           are recommended as the preferred option to
           ensure removal of contaminants from garages.
           If the automatic fan control option is used, EPA
           recommends that the exhaust fan operates for 1 hour
           after the garage has been vacated.
       2.  ENERGY STAR certified fans are highly
           recommended.

6.  Low-Emission Materials
Note: The evaluation, certification and labeling of products
for indoor emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is
complex and evolving. EPA has not established threshold levels
for indoor VOC emissions from any of the product categories
addressed in these specifications. The third-party programs
referenced  in these specifications include U.S. programs that are
designed to reduce human exposure indoors to individual VOCs of
potential concern for human health effects, compared  to similar
products not certified as low-VOC or no-VOC. EPA will consider
modifying these specifications to include additional third-party
programs as appropriate.

6.1  Composite Wood
     Indoor airPLUS Requirements:
     • For structural plywood and oriented strand board (OSB),
       use only  products certified as compliant with PS1 or
       PS2, as appropriate, and made with moisture-resistant
       adhesives as indicated by "Exposure 1" or "Exterior"  on
       the American Plywood Association (APA) trademark.
     • Use only hardwood plywood products certified  as
       compliant with the formaldehyde emissions requirements
       of ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2009 and U.S. HUD Title 24, Part
       3280,  OR certified compliant with CA Title 17.
     • Use only particleboard and MDF products certified as
       compliant with the formaldehyde emissions requirements
       of ANSI A208.1 and A208.2, respectively, and U.S.
       HUD Title 24, Part 3280, OR certified compliant with
       EPPS CPA 3-08 by the CPA Grademark certification
       program, OR certified compliant with CA Title  17.
     • Install  only cabinetry made with component materials
       that are certified to comply with all the appropriate
       standards above OR registered brands or products
       produced in registered plants certified under KCMA's
       Environmental Stewardship Certification  Program (ESP
       05-12).
     • Note: In California, use only composite wood products
       certified as compliant with CA Title 17 as appropriate.
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6.2  Interior Paints and Finishes
     Indoor airPLUS Requirements:
     • For interior paints and finishes composing 90 percent
       or more of the interior surface area covered by such
       products, use only products certified as low-VOC or no-
       VOC by one of the following:
       o  Green Seal Standard GS-11 (Third  Edition, August 17,
          2011), OR
       o  Greenguard  Certification for Paints  and Coatings, OR
       o  Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Standard EC-
          10.2-2007, Indoor Advantage Gold, OR
       o  Master Painters Institute (MPI) Green Performance
          Standards X-Green, GPS-1 or GPS-2, OR
       o  A third-party low-emitting product list based on CA
          Section 01350 (CDPH  Standard Method VI.1-2010),
          e.g., the CHPS List at http://www.chps.net/dev/Drupal/
          node/445.

6.3  Carpets and Carpet Adhesives
     Indoor airPLUS Requirements:
     • For carpets and carpet adhesives composing 90 percent
       or more of the finished surface area covered by such
       products, use only products labeled with, or otherwise
       documented as meeting, 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.

7.  Home Commissioning
7.1  HVAC and Ductwork Verification
      NOTE: Completion of the ENERGY STAR checklists now satisfies
      the following Indoor airPLUS requirement:
      •  Verify that HVAC systems and ductwork are installed according
        to their design, as documented by a completed and verified
        ENERGY STAR HVAC System Ql Contractor Checklist and
        ENERGY STAR HVAC System Ql Rater Checklist (HVAC-C and
        HVAC-R).

Additional Indoor airPLUS Requirements:
     • Inspect ductwork before installing registers, grilles and
       diffusers to verify it is dry and substantially free of dust
       or debris. If duct openings were not covered during
       construction, thoroughly vacuum out each opening prior
       to installing registers, grilles and diffusers.
     • Inspect air-handling equipment and verify that heat
       exchangers/coils are free of dust caused by construction
       activities (e.g., drywall, floor sanding) AND the filter
       is new, clean and meets specified MERV rating (see
       Specification 4.7).

7.2  Ventilation after Material Installation
     Indoor airPLUS Requirements:
     • Ventilate the home with outside air at the highest rate
       practical, meeting ventilation requirements for outdoor
       air flow and humidity control (see Specifications 4.5 and
       4.8):
       o During and shortly after installing products that are
         known sources of contaminants (e.g., cabinets, carpet
         padding and painting), AND
       o During the period between finishing and occupancy.
     • Advisory: If whole house ventilation cannot be scheduled
       prior to occupancy, advise the buyer to operate the
       ventilation system at the highest  rate  it can provide
       during the first few months of occupancy, meeting the
       above requirements.

7.3  Buyer  Information  Kit
     Indoor airPLUS Requirements:
     • Provide buyers with information and documentation of
       the home's IAQ protections, including:
       o A  copy of the  Indoor airPLUS Verification Checklist or
         other written documentation  indicating compliance
         with all required measures from the Indoor airPLUS
         Construction Specifications, signed by an official
         representative of the builder.
       o HVAC, duct and ventilation system  design
         documentation (i.e., airflow requirements) or
         performance test results (i.e., measured cfm) required
         by Specifications 4.1, 4.2 and 4.5, respectively, and a
         description of  the ventilation system (i.e., system type,
         components and controls).
       o Operations and maintenance instruction manuals for
         all installed equipment and systems addressed by
         Indoor airPLUS and ENERGY STAR requirements,
         including HVAC systems and accessories, combustion
         appliances and any radon system.

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Abbreviations

ICC - ES AC   International Code Council Evaluation
243          Service Acceptance Criteria 243
CEC          California Energy Commission
CFDS         Composite Foundation Drainage System
cfm           cubic feet per minute
fpm           feet per minute
ft.            feet
HERS         Home Energy Rating System
HVAC         heating, ventilating and air-conditioning
IAQ           indoor air quality
in.            inches
mil           common term to describe plastic sheeting
              thickness; 1 mil equals 0.001  inches
min.          minimum
MDF          medium density fiberboard
MERV         Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value;
              defined in ASHRAE 52.2-2007
OSB          oriented strand board
Pa            Pascal
pCi/L         picocuries per liter
Rev.          Revision
sq. ft.         square foot
spec          specification
VOC          Volatile Organic Compound
w.c.           water column
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Office of Air and Radiation (6609J)
EPA 402/K-13/001  I February 2013
                                       Homes with the Indoor airPLUS label
                                       are designed for improved indoor air quality
                                       compared to homes built to minimum code.


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