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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 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 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 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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When flood waters reach living areas, the resulting mold and contamination can greatly increase clean up time and costs.

When flood waters reach living areas, the resulting mold and contamination can greatly increase clean up time and costs.
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When moisture is trapped inside walls, mold can grow unchecked, causing damage to the walls and health impacts for the occupants.

When moisture is trapped inside walls, mold can grow unchecked, causing damage to the walls and health impacts for the occupants.
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Where to Safely Use a Fuel-Powered Generator

Where to Safely Use a Fuel-Powered Generator
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Without an exhaust fan ducted to the exterior, particles resulting from cooking can accumulate on walls and ceilings, and will be present in the air where they can damage occupants' respiratory systems

Without an exhaust fan ducted to the exterior, particles resulting from cooking can accumulate on walls and ceilings, and will be present in the air where they can damage occupants' respiratory systems
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Wrong - Air filter was compressed and may not function effectively to filter return air.

Wrong - Air filter was compressed and may not function effectively to filter return air.
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Wrong - Cold spots along the top plate combined with lack of ventilation have encouraged mold growth along this bathroom ceiling.

Wrong - Cold spots along the top plate combined with lack of ventilation have encouraged mold growth along this bathroom ceiling.
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Wrong - Condensate pipe is draining onto basement floor.

Wrong - Condensate pipe is draining onto basement floor.
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Wrong - ERV heat exchange coils have not been cleaned and have become completely clogged with dirt.

Wrong - ERV heat exchange coils have not been cleaned and have become completely clogged with dirt.
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Wrong - Floor register has not been cleaned, allowing trash and debris to build up.

Wrong - Floor register has not been cleaned, allowing trash and debris to build up.
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Wrong - Furnace return air filter is dirty and needs to be replaced.

Wrong - Furnace return air filter is dirty and needs to be replaced.
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Wrong - Heat ERV energy exchange core has become completely clogged with dirt.

Wrong - Heat ERV energy exchange core has become completely clogged with dirt.
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Wrong - Lack of insulation in the wall above this window combined with poor bathroom ventilation has contributed to mold growth.

Wrong - Lack of insulation in the wall above this window combined with poor bathroom ventilation has contributed to mold growth.
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Wrong - Poor ventilation has encouraged the build up of mold in this shower.

Wrong - Poor ventilation has encouraged the build up of mold in this shower.
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Wrong - Vent screening on outdoor air intake has been clogged with dirt and screen has been pulled up into vent and is no longer covering the entire opening.

Wrong - Vent screening on outdoor air intake has been clogged with dirt and screen has been pulled up into vent and is no longer covering the entire opening.
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Wrong - Water has leaked into the window assembly and has not been able to drain out, possibly due to blocked weep holes; thus, mold and moss are growing in the window assembly.

Wrong - Water has leaked into the window assembly and has not been able to drain out, possibly due to blocked weep holes; thus, mold and moss are growing in the window assembly.
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Wrong – Cars should never be left running in a closed garage. Air seal walls, install a garage fan, and inform home owners of the dangers of running a vehicle with the garage door shut

Wrong – Cars should never be left running in a closed garage. Air seal walls, install a garage fan, and inform home owners of the dangers of running a vehicle with the garage door shut
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Wrong – this framing material has a moisture content above 18% as shown by the moisture meter

Wrong – this framing material has a moisture content above 18% as shown by the moisture meter