___  Moisture control construction methods (see Checklist for Decay Resistance)

___  Air infiltration control (See Checklist for Energy-efficiency)

Ventilation and dehumidification:

___  Right-sized air conditioner (manual J calculation)

___  Controlled, filtered fresh air supply AND dehumidification to maintain RH
         < 60% and slight positive pressure:

___  Dehumidifying whole house supply ventilation system, OR

___  Fresh air duct with automatic flow controller plus separate dehumidifier, OR

___  Variable-capacity air conditioner

___  Air-tight duct system (sealed connections)

___  No attic power vent

___  50-75 cfm bathroom exhaust fans with timer or humidistat

___  100-400 cfm range/cooktop hood exhaust

___  Pleated HVAC filter (7-9 MERV rating)

For households with allergies, asthma:

___  Central vacuum system or HEPA portable vacuum

___  10-12 MERV HVAC filter

___  No carpeting in bedroom, family room

___  Dehumidifier capacity to keep RH below 50%

___  Entry designed for large outside doormats, washable rug inside

___  Planned outdoor space for pets

Control of Combustion Pollutants

___  Carport or detached garage

___  OR, attached garage well air-sealed from living space

___  No living space above garage

___  Garage attic isolated from home attic

___  No unvented combustion source

___  Carbon monoxide detector

Protection from backdrafting:

___  Only direct vent, sealed combustion furnace, fireplace, water heater, if 
         indoors

___  Bedroom return-air grilles or ducts

___  Dampered fresh air intake in laundry room (or window)

Control of Other Indoor Pollutants

___  Integrated pest management

___  Low-VOC paints, stains, sealants, adhesives, etc.

___  Substitute for any formaldehyde materials (or seal them)

___  Low-emission-labeled carpet, aired before installation

___  Substitute for any lead-based products

___  Modern mud room at family entry (shoe bins)

___  Radon home test

___  Soil-gas prevention system