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PUV NCHFA HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAMS -- Energy Standards 8.0 Miscellaneous Requirements 8.1 To the maximum practicable extent, excessive moisture in crawlspaces or basements shall be eliminated. Remedial measures may include foundation/footing drainage systems, sealing plumbing penetrations, water-proofing foundations below grade, gutter systems, and/or sump pumps. All accessible crawlspace area must have continuous 6-10 mil poly ground cover, wall to wall. 8.2 If exterior pole lighting installation is indicated (as in the case of multi-unit rental projects) metal halide, mercury vapor or low- or high-pressure sodium lighting should be used. (Note: This is not a Program-eligible expenditure.) 8.3 Where accessible, all electrical, mechanical and plumbing penetrations through floors, ceilings, exterior walls and plates shall be sealed with siliconized acrylic/latex caulk, polyurethane foam sealant or approved alternative. Electrical outlets and switches should be sealed with foam gaskets under the cover plates or rubber inserts inside the box. Gaps around power lines where they enter boxes should be caulked. 8.4 All attic stairs, attic access scuttles and other access openings to unconditioned space shall be treated as needed to minimize radiant and infiltration heat-loss. Attic doors should be framed such that R-30 insulation can be blown up to and around the hole. Doors should be weatherstripped and insulated as practicable. A styrofoam "box" over folding stair frames is recommended. A latch may be necessary to hold folding stair door snugly against the weatherstripping (closed cell foam weatherstripping is recommended.) 8.5 If the scope of rehabilitation work includes installation of new interior lighting fixtures, compact fluorescent bulbs should be used in lieu of incandescent bulbs if feasible. enecgystd%lunc 15.1993 10