Install mold-resistant materials in bathrooms and kitchens
Rationale: Installing materials that prevent moisture buildup and mold growth lowers the risk of associated indoor air quality issues for occupants, contributing to a reduced risk of conditions such as asthma, allergic reactions, skin and respiratory infections, and fatigue.
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Requirements
Demonstrate compliance with the below:
Mold-Resistant Materials (Full Credit):
Demonstrate compliance with all of the following requirements:
- Install mold-resistant materials in all kitchens and bathrooms that meet one of the below specifications:
- are water-resistant and prevent mold, such as fiberglass-faced drywall, mold-resistant drywall tape, tile, ceramic, terrazzo, or stained concrete
- are rated "resistant" or "highly resistant" according to UL 2824
- meet the ASTM D 3273 standard.
- Install qualifying mold-resistant materials in all kitchens of dwelling units in all of the following areas:
- under sinks, including cabinetry when applicable
- behind sinks
- behind dishwashers
- floors.
- Install qualifying mold-resistant materials in all bathrooms of dwelling units in all of the following areas:
- under sinks, including cabinetry when applicable
- behind sinks
- on the walls around bathtubs extending to the ceiling
- on the walls around showers extending to the ceiling.
Compliance Documentation
Design Pathway
- Requirement 1
- Upload a schedule of materials detailing how the selected materials for kitchens and bathrooms will meet at least one of the qualifying specifications
- Requirement 2
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Upload design drawings or a plan(s) identifying the location of the materials that will be included in the kitchens of each typical dwelling unit
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Checkbox to certify that qualifying mold-resistant materials will be installed in all kitchens of all dwelling units
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- Requirement 3
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Upload design drawings or a plan(s) identifying the location of the materials that will be included in the bathrooms of each typical dwelling unit
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Checkbox to certify that qualifying mold-resistant materials will be installed in all bathrooms of all dwelling units
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Built Pathway
- Requirement 1
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Upload a schedule of materials detailing how the selected materials for kitchens and bathrooms meet at least one of the qualifying specifications
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- Requirement 2
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Upload design drawings or a plan(s) identifying the location of the materials that are included in the kitchens of each typical dwelling unit
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Checkbox to certify that qualifying mold-resistant materials are installed in all kitchens of all dwelling units
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- Requirement 3
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Upload design drawings or a plan(s) identifying the location of the materials that are included in the bathrooms of each typical dwelling unit
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Checkbox to certify that qualifying mold-resistant materials are installed in all bathrooms of all dwelling units
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