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ENERGY STAR® Checklist

WATER MANAGEMENT:
BUILDING MATERIALS

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Carpet Not Installed In Wet Areas

Wall-to-wall carpet is not installed within 30" of toilets, tubs, and showers.

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

There is no carpet installed in areas that are likely to get wet, such as bathrooms, kitchens, entry ways, or laundry rooms.

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

Only water-resistant hard-surface flooring is installed in kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, laundry areas, and utility rooms.

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

Wet Area Resource Guide

Cement Board Installed Behind Tub and Shower Enclosures

Cement board or an equivalent moisture-resistant backing material is installed on all walls behind tub and shower enclosures.

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

An alternate approved product such as fiber-cement, fiber-reinforced gypsum, glass mat gypsum, or fiber mat-reinforced cementitous backer panels may be installed in place of cement board.

There is no paper-faced backer board, i.e., paper-faced drywall, behind seamed tub and shower enclosures.

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

If a monolithic tub and shower enclosure (e.g., fiberglass with no seams) is used, a paper-faced backer board can be use if it meets ASTM mold-resistant standards (ENERGY STAR®).

Cement Board Applications

Cement Board Resource Guide

Class 1 Vapor Retarders Not Installed In Above-Grade Wall In Warm-Humid Climate

Except at shower and tub exterior walls, no install Class 1 vapor retarders are installed on the interior side of air-permeable insulation in above-grade walls in warm-humid climates.

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

No polyethylene sheeting is installed over batt insulation in warm humid climates, as the sheeting can trap moisture in the wall and provide a breeding ground for mold.

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

No materials with a perm rating of ≤0.1 are installed on the interior sides of above-grade exterior walls.

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

Materials with a perm rating of ≤0.1 should not be installed on below-grade walls on the interior side of air-permeable insulation in any climate.

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

Materials with a perm rating of ≤0.1 include rubber membranes, polyethylene film, glass, aluminum foil, sheet metal, foil-faced insulating sheathings, and foil-faced non-insulating sheathings.

EXCEPTION: Class 1 vapor retarders (perm <0.1) can be used on the interior side of walls if air-permeable insulation is not present.

EXCEPTION: Class 1 vapor retarders, such as ceramic tile, may be used at shower and tub walls.

Mirrors mounted on interior sides of exterior walls are installed using clips or other spacers that allow air to circulate behind them.

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

►Vapor Retarder Warning

Vapor Retarder Warning Resource Guide

No Visible Signs of Water Damage or Mold On Materials

All materials were inspected before installation.

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

No lumber, plywood, or other building materials that show visible signs of water damage or mold are installed in the structure.

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

All building materials are stored and have been stored in a dry location.

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

EXCEPTION: Lumber with "sap stain fungi" is exempt from this Item as long as the lumber is structurally intact.

Mold on Materials

Mold on Materials Resource Guide

Building Materials With High Moisture Content Not Enclosed

The moisture content of wall materials is checked to ensure materials are dry before enclosing walls with drywall and siding.

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

No drywall is installed over damp framing and/or insulation materials.

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

Framing, sheathing, and insulation are inspected for dampness before installing drywall and other wall materials that would limit the framing and insulation’s ability to dry out.

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

The framing materials are tested with a moisture meter to ensure the lumber moisture content is ≤18%, as recommended by ENERGY STAR®.

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

Damp materials are left open to air dry or dry with fans before enclosing the walls.

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

The manufacturer’s specifications are followed when installing wet-applied insulation products to ensure an adequate amount of drying time.

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

Each condensate-producing HVAC component sits in a corrosion-resistant drain pan that drains to a conspicuous point of disposal in case of blockage.

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

A backflow prevention valve is included if an HVAC component is connected to a shared drainage system.

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

High Moisture Content Resource Guide

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