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Guide describing how to provide combustion air for fireplaces and how to test fireplaces for combustion safety.

Guide describing how to install outdoor air intakes and connect them to the return side of the HVAC system, using controls installed to operate intermittently & automatically based on a timer and to restrict intake when not in use (e.g., a motorized damper).

Guide describing how to set controls on an exhaust fan for continuous operation.

Guide describing how to install ventilation air inlets in open locations at a safe distance from potential air contamination sources.

Guide describing how to install an exhaust fan in an attached garage to pull fumes out of the garage and to depressurize the garage with reference to the home.

Guide describing a method for taking accurate measurements of airflow in mechanical ventilation ducts.

Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity during cold winter weather.

Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.

Guide describing space planning for emergency supplies storage.

Guide describing how to install a bathroom exhaust fan to remove excess moisture.

Guide describing the retrofit of kitchen exhaust systems, including duct sizing and routing considerations.

Guide describing airflow control strategies for elevator shafts, corridors, stairwells, and trash chutes in multifamily buildings.

Guide describing tools and methods required for accurately measuring airflow with mechanical ventilation.

Guide describing requirements and best practices for mechanical garage exhaust in multifamily buildings.