Indoor Air Package | Supporting
Homes EQ1, ENERGY STAR® with Indoor Air Package
(13 points)
Projects that complete all the requirements of the
U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR with Indoor Air Package
(IAP)4 earn 13 points. (Note that EQ1 is a “bundled”
credit, meaning that if it is earned, the following
may not be earned, because EQ1 comprises the
performance standards in these credits: EQ2.2,
EQ3, EQ4.3, EQ6.2, EQ6.3, EQ8.1, EQ8.3, EQ9.2,
EQ10.2, EQ10.3, and EQ10.4.) The IAP emphasizes
ventilation and moisture management and includes
several measures for which Spray Polyurethane
Foam which may be relevant, including:
- 1.19 (crawl spaces shall be unvented and
conditioned)
- 1.20 (exterior surface of below-grade walls
shall be finished … with damp-proofing … or
equivalent waterproofing)
- 5.3 (common walls and ceiling between an
attached garage and living space shall be
completely sealed before insulation is installed).
However, note that section 3.3 restricts the use of
foam plastic insulation in specific applications, in
areas of "very heavy" termite infestation.