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To prepare for a total duct test at rough-in, cover all of the supply outlets and return inlets

To prepare for a total duct test at rough-in, cover all of the supply outlets and return inlets
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Total Rater-measured duct leakage ≤ 8 CFM25 per 100 sq. ft. of conditioned area

Total Rater-measured duct leakage ≤ 8 CFM25 per 100 sq. ft. of conditioned area
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Transfer grill sealed with mastic

Transfer grill sealed with mastic
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Transfer grille not sealed

Transfer grille not sealed
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Transfer grills and jump ducts provide pathways for air to reach the centrally located HVAC return grille, even when bedroom doors are shut.

Transfer grills and jump ducts provide pathways for air to reach the centrally located HVAC return grille, even when bedroom doors are shut.
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Transom returns are installed over interior doors to provide a pathway for return air

Transom returns are installed over interior doors to provide a pathway for return air
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Trunk to duct connections are only mechanically fastened and not sealed

Trunk to duct connections are only mechanically fastened and not sealed
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Trunk to duct connections are properly insulated and have been sealed with mastic

Trunk to duct connections are properly insulated and have been sealed with mastic
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Two L-brackets or seismic snubbers are installed at each corner of the HVAC unit and a vibration isolator or spring mount is installed in each corner to anchor the unit while allowing for slight movement in an earthquake

Two L-brackets or seismic snubbers are installed at each corner of the HVAC unit and a vibration isolator or spring mount is installed in each corner to anchor the unit while allowing for slight movement in an earthquake
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Two pieces of flex duct are spliced together with a metal sleeve, nylon draw bands, mastic, metal tape, and more mastic

Two pieces of flex duct are spliced together with a metal sleeve, nylon draw bands, mastic, metal tape, and more mastic
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University of Minnesota-NorthernSTAR: A Natural Gas-Fired Combi System for Space Heating and Hot Water

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Unvented concrete masonry unit crawl space with exterior insulation - designed for termite resistance in moderately infested areas

Unvented concrete masonry unit crawl space with exterior insulation - designed for termite resistance in moderately infested areas
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Use copper or stainless steel mesh plus caulk or foam around holes in exterior walls or epoxy in cracks in concrete to keep out rodents and termites.

Use copper or stainless steel mesh plus caulk or foam around holes in exterior walls or epoxy in cracks in concrete to keep out rodents and termites.
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Use only Underwriters Laboratory UL-181 approved tape

Use only Underwriters Laboratory UL-181 approved tape
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Variable Capacity Comfort Systems and Smart Ventilation Systems in High-Performance Homes

Variable Capacity Comfort Systems and Smart Ventilation Systems in High-Performance Homes
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Velocity measurement locations for round and rectangular ducts; velocity measurements should be taken at several locations representative of equal sectional areas across the duct cross-sectional area

Velocity measurement locations for round and rectangular ducts; velocity measurements should be taken at several locations representative of equal sectional areas across the duct cross-sectional area
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Vented Attic vs Unvented Cathedral Attic Air Flow

Vented Attic vs Unvented Cathedral Attic Air Flow
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Ventilation air comes directly from outdoors, not from adjacent dwelling units, garages, crawlspaces, or attics

Ventilation air comes directly from outdoors, not from adjacent dwelling units, garages, crawlspaces, or attics
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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