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Turned down concrete slab - 1 inch rigid insulation

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Turned down concrete slab - 1 inch rigid insulation
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Turned down concrete slab - 3/4 inch rigid insulation

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Turned down concrete slab - 3/4 inch rigid insulation
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Two inches (R-10) of rigid foam line the interior of the perimeter footing walls before the post-tensioned slab is poured.

Two inches (R-10) of rigid foam line the interior of the perimeter footing walls before the post-tensioned slab is poured.
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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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UAF Cooperative Extension Service: Radon Mitigation in Super-Insulated Slab

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University of Minnesota-NorthernSTAR: A Natural Gas-Fired Combi System for Space Heating and Hot Water

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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
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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