ASHRAE. 2010. ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2010, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings. Atlanta: American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
Obvious Ventilation Controls
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Scope
Whole House Ventilation
Function of ventilation controls is obvious (e.g., bathroom exhaust fan) or, if not, controls have been labeled.
- Install controls that are differentiated or labeled by the manufacturer.
- If function of ventilation controls is not obvious, install permanent labels to indicate the function of the control.
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Description
Ventilation controls can sometimes look like ordinary light switches. Exhaust fan and other ventilation controls should be permanently labeled as such, unless their function is obvious or they are labeled by the manufacturer.
For more on exhaust fans controls, see Continuously Operating Ventilation and Exhaust Fans.
How to Label Ventilation Controls
- Clearly label the ventilation controls (exhaust fan switch) or install controllers that are clearly labeled by the manufacturer.
Figure 1 - The ventilation control is clearly labeled by the installer. 
Figure 2 - The ventilation control is clearly indicated by the manufacturer.
Ensuring Success
The HERS rater should inspect to ensure that ventilation controls are clearly labeled, unless their function is obvious (for example, a bathroom exhaust fan).
Climate
No climate specific information applies.
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Compliance
ENERGY STAR Version 3, (Rev. 6)
HVAC System Quality Checklist, Controls. Function of ventilation controls is obvious (e.g., bathroom exhaust fan) or, if not, controls have been labeled.
Exhibit 1: Mandatory Requirements. Certified under ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes Version 3.
Case Studies
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References
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ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2010, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings
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DOE Challenge Home National Program Requirements
DOE. 2012. DOE Challenge Home National Program Requirements (Rev. 02). Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, D.C.
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ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes, Version 3 (Rev. 06) Inspection Checklist for National Program Requirements
EPA. 2012. ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes, Version 3 (Rev. 06) Inspection Checklist for National Program Requirements. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.
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HVAC System Quality Installation Rater Checklist
EPA. 2011. HVAC System Quality Installation Rater Checklist. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.
