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ENERGY STAR® Checklist

AIR SEALING OPENINGS

Project

Builder

Inspection date

Bath and Kitchen Exhaust Fans

All kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans are sealed to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

Holes in the ceiling drywall are cleanly cut and are no more than 1 inch larger in diameter than the fan box.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

Holes in the fan housing are sealed with caulk, sealing putty, or metal tape.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

The penetration around the fan is sealed with caulk or canned spray foam.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

The exhaust duct to the fan box is sealed with approved metal tape or mastic.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

The exterior fan duct vent is sealed with caulk or a pre-made exterior wall gasket.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

Where ducts vent through the roof, flashing which is properly integrated with roof paper and roofing material is installed around the vent.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

Exhaust fans do not vent into the attic.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

Sealing Exhaust Fans

►Exhaust Fans 1

►Exhaust Fans 2

Sealing Exhaust Fans Resource Guide

Recessed Light Fixtures Below Unconditioned Space

Recessed lighting fixtures adjacent to unconditioned space are ICAT labeled and gasketed.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

IECC Climate Zones

In Climate Zones 4-8, in an insulated ceiling without attic above, the exterior surface of fixture is insulated to ≥ R-10.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

An air seal is in place around recessed can light fixtures installed through any ceiling.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

No hole cut through the ceiling to install a recessed light is more than 1 inch larger in diameter than the diameter of the can.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

The perimeter of each can is sealed with caulk or with a trim kit gasket before the trim is installed.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

Sealing Recessed Lighting Fixtures

►Sealing Recessed Lighting Fixtures 1

►Sealing Recessed Lighting Fixtures 2

Sealing Recessed Lighting Fixtures CAD

Sealing Recessed Lighting Fixtures Resource Guide

Window and Door Rough Openings

All rough opening around doors and windows are sealed prior to installing trim.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

The rough openings around windows and exterior doors are filled with caulk, a low-expansion spray foam designated for doors and windows, or foam backer rod.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

No rough opening is filled with fibrous insulation alone to block airflow.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

Sealing Window-Door Openings

►Installing Windows

►Sealing Window-Door Openings

Sealing Window-Door Openings Resource Guide

Doors Adjacent to Unconditioned Space

Doors adjacent to unconditioned space (e.g., outdoors, garages, vented attics, unconditioned basements, cellars, crawlspaces) are sealed to minimize air leakage.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

Weather stripping and sealants (e.g., gaskets, caulk, fire-retardant caulk, etc.) are compatible with all adjoining surfaces.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

Weather stripping and sealants (e.g., gaskets, caulk, fire-retardant caulk, etc.) meet the fire and air barrier specifications according to code.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

A continuous gasket, such as weather stripping, is installed around the interior perimeter of the door frame.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

An automatic metal or fiberglass door with an insulated foam-core and an ENERGY STAR® rating is specified, if possible.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

The rough opening around the door is sealed with foam backer rod, non-expanding spray foam, and/or caulk.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

The exterior of the door frame is flashed with adhesive or liquid-applied waterproof flashing.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

A tight-fitting door sweep is installed at the bottom of the door.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

Sealing Doors Adjacent to Unconditioned Space

Sealing Doors Adjacent to Unconditioned Space Resource Guide

Whole House Fans

All whole-house fans are sealed to minimize air leakage.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

The whole-house fan is equipped with an insulated cover to meet or exceed R-10.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

An insulated and gasketed cover is installed on the house side of the whole house fan.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

OR, A mechanically operated cover is installed with the whole house fan.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

All gaps and holes to unconditioned space are sealed with caulk or foam.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

Sealing Whole House Fans

►Sealing Whole House Fans

Sealing Whole House Fans CAD

Sealing Whole House Fans Resource Guide

Attic Access Panels/Doors/Stairs

All attic access panels and drop-down stairs are sealed to minimize air leakage.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

A gasket is installed around attic access openings to air seal between the opening and the panel covering.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

The cover is insulated with rigid foam that is glued in place or batt insulation that is mechanically fastened, e.g., with wires and screws.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

For drop-down stairs, a durable, insulated cover that provides attic access is installed.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

For drop-down stairs, an air-sealing gasket is installed around the rim of the panel.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

Blocking is installed around the staircase or panel to serve as an insulation dam.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Notes

Sealing Attic Acess

Sealing Attic Access CAD

Sealing Attic Access Resource Guide

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