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Successful Implementation of Air Tightness Requirements for Residential Buildings

This report explains Minnesota’s experience in demonstrating that it is possible to implement a code requiring tight construction, as long as provisions are included for ventilation and make up air to avoid the potential harmful effects of depressurization.

Publication Date: 
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
bp_Minn_Energy_Code_Bruce_D_Nelson_BEST2_paper.pdf
Document Details
Last Name: 
Nelson
Initials: 
B.D.
Affiliation: 
Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources
Focus: 
Compliance
Building Type: 
Residential
Document type: 
Reports and Studies
Target Audience: 
Builder
Code Official
State Official
State: 
Minnesota
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