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Ventilation air inlet is too close to exhaust outlet

Ventilation air inlet is too close to exhaust outlet
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Ventilation air inlet is too close to exhaust outlet

Ventilation air inlet is too close to exhaust outlet
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Ventilation air inlets ≥ 2 ft. above grade or roof deck in Climate Zones 1-3 or ≥ 4 ft. above grade or roof deck in Climate Zones 4-8 and not obstructed

Ventilation air inlets ≥ 2 ft. above grade or roof deck in Climate Zones 1-3 or ≥ 4 ft. above grade or roof deck in Climate Zones 4-8 and not obstructed
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Ventilation air inlets located ≥10 ft. of stretched-string distance from known contamination sources such as stack, vent, exhaust hood, or vehicle exhaust

Ventilation air inlets located ≥10 ft. of stretched-string distance from known contamination sources such as stack, vent, exhaust hood, or vehicle exhaust
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Ventilation air inlets provided with rodent / insect screen with ≤ 0.5 inch mesh

Ventilation air inlets provided with rodent / insect screen with ≤ 0.5 inch mesh
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Ventilation control is not obvious

Ventilation control is not obvious
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Ventilation control is not obvious

Ventilation control is not obvious
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Ventilation duct is compressed because supporting strap is too small

Ventilation duct is compressed because supporting strap is too small
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Ventilation in this dwelling unit is provided by an Energy Recovery Ventilator; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake; conditioned air is provided by an air handler

Ventilation in this dwelling unit is provided by an Energy Recovery Ventilator; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake; conditioned air is provided by an air handler
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Ventilation in this unit is provided by an Energy Recovery Ventilator; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake; conditioned air is provided by an air handler and dehumidification is provided separately

Ventilation in this unit is provided by an Energy Recovery Ventilator; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake; conditioned air is provided by an air handler and dehumidification is provided separately
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Ventilation inlet does not terminate high enough above the roof deck

Ventilation inlet does not terminate high enough above the roof deck
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Ventilation inlet is appropriately located above grade

Ventilation inlet is appropriately located above grade
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Ventilation inlet is greater than 10 ft. from known contamination source

Ventilation inlet is greater than 10 ft. from known contamination source
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Ventilation inlet is greater than 10 ft. from known contamination source

Ventilation inlet is greater than 10 ft. from known contamination source
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Ventilation inlet is not near any exhaust outlets/contamination sources and is at least 2 ft. above the roof deck

Ventilation inlet is not near any exhaust outlets/contamination sources and is at least 2 ft. above the roof deck
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Ventilation inlet is too close to exhaust outlets and does not extend at least 2 ft. above the roof deck

Ventilation inlet is too close to exhaust outlets and does not extend at least 2 ft. above the roof deck
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Ventilation inlet is too close to the ground and is being blocked by the grass

Ventilation inlet is too close to the ground and is being blocked by the grass
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Ventilation tied into the return with a mechanical damper

Ventilation tied into the return with a mechanical damper
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Ventilation tied into the return without a mechanical damper

Ventilation tied into the return without a mechanical damper
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Visual inspection shows a considerable amount of dust has accumulated on this bathroom exhaust fan motor and fan blades

Visual inspection shows a considerable amount of dust has accumulated on this bathroom exhaust fan motor and fan blades
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Water Moisture Issues: Flashing Windows, Water Leaks, and Kick-Out Flashings

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When architects and builders think of the house as a systems, all of the parts are designed to work together for a healthy, durable home that minimizes builder callbacks while cutting energy, maintenance, and repair costs down the road.

When architects and builders think of the house as a systems, all of the parts are designed to work together for a healthy, durable home that minimizes builder callbacks while cutting energy, maintenance, and repair costs down the road.
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When closing the grille cover over the return duct after replacing the furnace filter, make sure that the filter is properly sitting in the space and the latches or screws are securely fastened.

When closing the grille cover over the return duct after replacing the furnace filter, make sure that the filter is properly sitting in the space and the latches or screws are securely fastened.
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When installing piping and wiring, do not block access to the filter

When installing piping and wiring, do not block access to the filter