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Right – An escutcheon is installed on this toilet tank pipe to help air seal around the pipe and prevent pest entry.

Right – An escutcheon is installed on this toilet tank pipe to help air seal around the pipe and prevent pest entry.
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Right – Blocking was installed in the walls behind the tub for installation of grab bars.

Right – Blocking was installed in the walls behind the tub for installation of grab bars.
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Right – Cleanly cut and properly sized hole

Right – Cleanly cut and properly sized hole
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Right – EPA WaterSense rated toilets reduce water usage.

Right – EPA WaterSense rated toilets reduce water usage.
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Right – EPA WaterSense-rated faucets reduce water usage compared to standard bathroom faucets.

Right – EPA WaterSense-rated faucets reduce water usage compared to standard bathroom faucets.
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Right – EPA WaterSense-rated low-flow showerheads reduce water and energy usage compared to standard showerheads.

Right – EPA WaterSense-rated low-flow showerheads reduce water and energy usage compared to standard showerheads.
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Right – EPA WaterSense-rated showerheads, faucets, and toilets contribute to both water and energy savings.

Right – EPA WaterSense-rated showerheads, faucets, and toilets contribute to both water and energy savings.
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Right – Fan with a cleanly cut and properly sized hole has been air sealed to drywall

Right – Fan with a cleanly cut and properly sized hole has been air sealed to drywall
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Right – Foam board taped at seams is installed behind the shower enclosure.

Right – Foam board taped at seams is installed behind the shower enclosure.
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Right – Insulation meets RESNET Grade I prior to air barrier installation

Right – Insulation meets RESNET Grade I prior to air barrier installation
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Right – Kitchen exhaust penetration has been sealed with caulk

Right – Kitchen exhaust penetration has been sealed with caulk
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Right – Moisture-resistant backing material has been used above and behind the tub enclosure.

Right – Moisture-resistant backing material has been used above and behind the tub enclosure.
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Right – The master bathroom has a handicapped-accessible shower with curbless entry and an adjustable-height hand shower.

Right – The master bathroom has a handicapped-accessible shower with curbless entry and an adjustable-height hand shower.
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Right – The PEX piping and sink drain of this bathroom sink are fitted with escutcheons that help to air seal around the pipes and prevent pest entry.

Right – The PEX piping and sink drain of this bathroom sink are fitted with escutcheons that help to air seal around the pipes and prevent pest entry.
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Right- The WaterSense label shows this toilet uses less water.

Right- The WaterSense label shows this toilet uses less water.
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Scrape the debris from the sides of each fan blade on this bathroom exhaust fan.

Scrape the debris from the sides of each fan blade on this bathroom exhaust fan.
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Select dimmers that are fully compatible with installed lighting

Select dimmers that are fully compatible with installed lighting
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Sewer Backflow and Pumps

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Showering accounts for 1.2 trillion gallons of water per year in the United States.

Showering accounts for 1.2 trillion gallons of water per year in the United States.
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Solid wood blocking was installed in the walls to accommodate future grab bars in both bathrooms.

Solid wood blocking was installed in the walls to accommodate future grab bars in both bathrooms.
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Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor Air

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home and the Challenge of Hot Water on Demand

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Testing the flow rate of a bathroom sink faucet.

Testing the flow rate of a bathroom sink faucet.
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Testing the flow rate of a kitchen sink faucet.

Testing the flow rate of a kitchen sink faucet.