Common use of Health and Safety Measures Clause in Contracts

Health and Safety Measures. a. Installing fire, smoke or carbon dioxide detectors / alarms b. Repair or replace vent systems on fossil-fuel-fired heating systems and water heaters to ensure that combustion gasses draft safely to outside c. Install mechanical ventilation, in a manner not visible from the public right of way, to ensure adequate indoor air quality if house is air-sealed to building tightness limit A. Category 1 - No Consultation Required 1. General efficiency measures not affecting the exterior of the building: a. Energy audits and feasibility studies b. Weatherization of mobile homes and trailers c. Caulking and weather-stripping around doors and windows in a manner that does not harm or obscure historic windows or trim. d. Water conservation measures – like low flow faucets, toilets, shower heads, urinals – and distribution device controls e. Repairing or replacing in kind existing driveways, parking areas, and walkways with materials of similar appearance f. Excavating to gain access to existing underground utilities to repair or replace them, provided that the work is performed consistent with previous conditions g. Ventilating crawl spaces h. Replacement of existing HVAC equipment including pumps, motors, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, package units, condensers, compressors, heat exchangers that do not require a change to existing ducting, plumbing, electrical, controls or a new location, or if ducting, plumbing, electrical and controls are on the rear of the structure or not visible from any public right of way. i. Adding or replacing existing building controls systems including HVAC control systems and the replacement of building-wide pneumatic controls with digital controls, thermostats, dampers, and other individual sensors like smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors (wired or non-wired) j. New installation of non-hard wired devices including photo-controls, occupancy sensors, carbon dioxide, thermostats, humidity, light meters and other building control sensors, provided the work conforms with applicable state and local permitting requirements k. Adding variable speed drive motors l. Insulation of water heater tanks and pipes m. Furnace or hot water tank replacement that does not require a visible new supply or venting 2. Insulation measures not affecting the exterior of the building: a. Thermal insulation installation in walls, floors and ceilings (excluding spray foam insulation)‌ b. Duct sealing, insulation, repair or replacement in unoccupied areas c. Attic insulation with proper ventilation; if under an effective R8 - add additional R-19 up to R-38 (fiberglass bat only) d. Band joist insulation - R-11 to R19 as applicable e. Water heater tank and pipe insulation 3. Electric base load measures not affecting the exterior of the building: a. Appliance replacement (upgrade to EnergyStar appliances)‌‌ b. Compact fluorescent light bulbs c. Energy efficient light fixtures, including ballasts (Replacement) d. LED light fixtures and exit signs (Replacement)‌ e. Upgrade exterior lighting (replacement with metal halide bulbs, LEDs, or others) along with ballasts, sensors and energy storage devices not visible from any public right of way B. Category 2 - No Consultation Required if SOI Standards are Adhered to and Verified by Qualified Staff, if Applicable 1. Efficiency and repair measures: a. Painting over previously painted exterior surfaces, provided destructive surface preparation treatments are not used (such as water-blasting, sandblasting and chemical removal) b. Installation or replacement of downspout extensions, provided that the color of the extensions is historically appropriate for the period and style of the property c. Repairing or upgrading electrical or plumbing systems and installing mechanical equipment, in a manner that does not permanently change the appearance of the interior or exterior of the building d. Installation of new HVAC equipment (such as pumps, motors, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, package units, condensers, compressors, or heat exchangers) in a manner that does not permanently change the appearance of the building. e. Integrated shingle-style or thin film solar systems on the rear roof of the structure, behind the parapet or not visible from the public right of way. f. Solar systems (including photovoltaic and solar thermal) not visible from the public right of way and if ground-mounted can be installed without ground disturbance and if roof-mounted will not require new building reinforcement. g. Wind system additions to existing wind power facilities that will not require ground disturbance and if building mounted will not require building reinforcement. x. Xxxx-based paint abatement in accordance with the Standards and Preservation Brief #37 i. Building cleaning in accordance with the Standards and Preservation Briefs #1, #6, and #10 j. Repairing masonry, including re-pointing and rebuilding chimneys in accordance with the Standards and Preservation Brief # 2 k. New lighting controls including photo-sensors and shading elements if not visible from the public right of way l. New metering devices in a manner that does not permanently change the appearance of the interior or exterior of the building, or if the addition is on the exterior of the structure and is not visible from the public right of way m. New water efficient fixtures and fittings in a manner that does not permanently change the appearance of the interior or exterior of the building

Health and Safety Measures. a. Installing fire, smoke or carbon dioxide detectors / alarms. Installation of hardwired fire, smoke or carbon dioxide / alarms - no decorative plaster is damaged b. Repair or replace vent systems on fossil-fuel-fired heating systems and water heaters to ensure that combustion gasses draft safely to outside c. Install mechanical ventilation, in a manner not visible from the public right of way, to ensure adequate indoor air quality if house is air-sealed to building tightness limit A. Category 1 - No Consultation Required 1. General efficiency measures not affecting the exterior of the building: a. Energy audits and feasibility studies b. Weatherization of mobile homes and trailers c. Caulking and weather-stripping around doors and windows in a manner that does not harm or obscure historic windows or trim. d. Water conservation measures – like low flow faucets, toilets, shower heads, urinals – and distribution device controls e. Repairing or replacing in kind existing WV Weatherization does not work on driveways, parking areas, and walkways with materials of similar appearanceand/or walkways. f. Excavating to gain access to existing underground utilities to repair or replace them, provided that the work is performed consistent with previous conditions. Excavation for existing underground utilities is performed by power companies, not WV weatherization. g. Ventilating crawl spaces h. Replacement of existing HVAC equipment including pumps, motors, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, package units, condensers, compressors, heat exchangers that do not require a change to existing ducting, plumbing, electrical, controls or a new locationcontrols, or if ducting, plumbing, electrical and controls are on the rear of the structure or not visible from any public right of way.. Current pad location must be used. If relocation is required the review will be submitted to WVSHPO for review i. Adding or replacing existing building controls systems including HVAC control systems and the replacement of building-wide pneumatic controls with digital controls, thermostats, dampers, and other individual sensors like smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors (wired or non-wired). Installation of hardwired fire, smoke or carbon dioxide / alarms - no decorative plaster is damaged j. New installation of non-hard wired devices including photo-controls, occupancy sensors, carbon dioxide, thermostats, humidity, light meters and other building control sensors, provided the work conforms with applicable state and local permitting requirements. Installation of hardwired fire, smoke or carbon dioxide / alarms - no decorative plaster is damaged. k. Adding variable speed drive motors l. Insulation of water heater tanks and pipes m. Furnace or hot water tank replacement that does not require a visible new supply or venting 2. Insulation measures not affecting the exterior of the building: a. Thermal insulation installation in walls, floors and ceilings (excluding spray foam insulation)‌insulation) b. Duct sealing, insulation, repair or replacement in unoccupied areas c. Attic insulation with proper ventilation; if under an effective R8 - add additional R-19 up to R-38 (fiberglass bat only) d. Band joist insulation - R-11 to R19 as applicable e. Water heater tank and pipe insulation 3. Electric base load measures not affecting the exterior of the building: a. Appliance replacement (upgrade to EnergyStar appliances)‌‌appliances) b. Compact fluorescent light bulbs c. Energy efficient light fixtures, including ballasts (Replacement) d. LED light fixtures and exit signs (Replacement)‌Replacement) e. Upgrade exterior lighting (replacement with metal halide bulbs, LEDs, or others) along with ballasts, sensors and energy storage devices not visible from any public right of way. This includes the addition of reflectors, LED exist signs, efficient HID fixtures, and occupancy (motion) sensors. B. Category 2 - No Consultation Required if SOI Standards are Adhered to and Verified by Qualified Staff, if Applicable 1. Efficiency and repair measures: a. Painting over previously painted exterior surfaces, provided destructive surface preparation treatments are not used (such as water-blasting, sandblasting and chemical removal). If painting involves signs or mural, such work will require approval by WVSHPO. b. Installation or replacement of downspout extensions, provided that the color of the extensions is historically appropriate for the period and style of the property c. Repairing or upgrading electrical or plumbing systems and installing mechanical equipment, in a manner that does not permanently change the appearance of the interior or exterior of the building d. Installation of new HVAC equipment (such as pumps, motors, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, package units, condensers, compressors, or heat exchangers) in a manner that does not permanently change the appearance of the building. e. Integrated shingle-style or thin film solar systems on the rear roof of the structure, behind the parapet or not visible from the public right of way. f. Solar systems (including photovoltaic and solar thermal) not visible from the public right of way and if ground-mounted can be installed without ground disturbance and if roof-roof- mounted will not require new building reinforcement. g. Wind system additions to existing wind power facilities that will not require ground disturbance and if building mounted will not require building reinforcement. x. Xxxx-based paint abatement in accordance with the Standards and Preservation Brief #37 i. Building cleaning in accordance with the Standards and Preservation Briefs #1, #6, and #10 j. Repairing masonry, including re-pointing and rebuilding chimneys in accordance with the Standards and Preservation Brief # 2 k. New lighting controls including photo-sensors and shading elements if not visible from the public right of way l. New metering devices in a manner that does not permanently change the appearance of the interior or exterior of the building, or if the addition is on the exterior of the structure and is not visible from the public right of way m. New water efficient fixtures and fittings in a manner that does not permanently change the appearance of the interior or exterior of the buildingthe