| Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Maintenance | |
| Replace furnace filters on a montly or bi-monthly schedule. | |
| Allow free airflow to and from registers. | |
| Insulate hot water heater(s) and pipes, and ductwork located in unconditioned areas. | |
| Cover and lock thermostats and ventilation controls to prevent unauthorized adjustments. | |
| Check for unusual noise, vibration and decrease in performance or compressors/motors. | |
| Seal ductwork leaks. | |
| Inspect/clean condenser coils. | |
| Clean and disinfect condensate drain pans. | |
| Set up monthly/bi-monthly maintenance contract. | |
| Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Procedures | |
| Minimize heating and cooling in unoccupied, low-traffic areas or when building is not in use. | |
| Adjust building temperature by season; lower in winter and higher in summer. | |
| Utilize ceiling fans whenever possible. | |
| Close doors to outside and unconditioned areas. | |
| Use exhaust ventilation only when required. | |
| Seal ductwork leaks. | |
| If fossil fuels are present, test operation of carbon monoxide (CO) detectors monthly. | |
| Refrigeration - Operation | |
| Keep cold air supply and return registers clean and clear of product. | |
| Maintain minimum recommeded refrigeration temperature for produce. | |
| Optimal refrigeration efficiency is achieved with ambient air relative humidity levels between 40-55%. | |
| Identify feasibility of venting or recovering the rejected heat off the refrigeration units condensers. | |
| Refrigeration - Maintenance | |
| Check for unusual noise, vibration and decrease in performance of compressors/motors. | |
| Clean refrigeration coils regularly. | |
| Replace worn and/or leaky door seals. | |
| Verify operation and efficiency of defrost timers and moisture sensors to ensure optimal performance. | |
| Clean and disinfect condensate drain pans. | |
| Monthly/bi-monthly maintenance contract. | |
| Refrigeration - Procedures | |
| Follow manufacturer's recommendations for shelf position and size. | |
| Keep upright display case doors shut. | |
| Rotate stock regularly. | |
| Do not let refrigerated items sit and warm-up during delivery and/or restocking. | |
| Turn off refrigeration unit when not in use. | |
| Lighting - Operation | |
| Use automated lighting controls. | |
| Utilize photocells for all-night outdoor lighting. | |
| Use timers in parking lots and restricted-access areas. | |
| Utilize dimming controls to take advantage of daylighting. | |
| Use motion sensors for low-traffic areas. | |
| Always de-energize ballasts that are not in use. | |
| Verify recommended illumination levels. | |
| Reduce lighting to minimum acceptable level for safety/security in: hallways, restrooms, storeroom and coolers. | |
| Lighting - Maintenance | |
| Clean lamps | |


