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- Review results of the residential audit and implement any no- or low-cost improvements that may be immediately undertaken.
- Identify the individual responsible for implementing each recommended improvement.
- Ensure that each residence has a functioning CO alarm.
- Provide entry mats at all exterior entryways.
- Use natural or green cleaning products and implement IPM techniques (see Site: Integrated Pest Management).
- Select no- or low-VOC and sustainably certified finishes and furniture, and use hard flooring when possible for renovations.
- Address moisture issues identified in Residential: Moisture Management
- Inspect and replace furnace and air conditioning filters at least every three months, and clean ducts as needed. Inspect fuel-burning heating appliances annually to protect against CO poisoning.
- Engage a contractor to remediate any space where testing of air quality or materials indicates unacceptable levels of radon, asbestos, or lead (see Indoor Environment: Contaminant Reduction).
- Incorporate the above strategies into the residential maintenance policy document. Include guidance in resident welcome packets and in any resident self-help guidelines.