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