First, on the credit form, even tho flooring such as tile, terrazzo, stone, do not require any IAQ testing, etc., do you still need to enter them on the credit form? I know you have to enter the adhesives and sealants, but wondering if it was still necessary to include the flooring for these types. If yes, then how do you do that because when you choose from the drop down, it will automatically enter a "referenced standard."
Next, my project would like to use a Forbo vinyl flooring and the Forbo rep sent me a cutsheet that says, "Compliant with CHPS 01350 requirements for VOC emissions and indoor air quality." And she also sent me the certificate of compliance and that lists a reference standard of Cal CDPH 01350. Now, my question is, I understand CDPH spec 01350 is compliant, but do you think if i submitted the cutsheet as well it would acceptable, even tho it only states CHPS? Thanks in advance!
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Courtney Royal
Sr. Sustainability ConsultantTaitem Engineering
50 thumbs up
October 30, 2013 - 12:20 pm
One more question, if you are allowed to use either Option 1 or Option 2 for all flooring, then why does it say above that "Resilient flooring, rubber flooring, and prefinished wood flooring all must be Floor Score-certified." I thought resilient flooring, such as vinyl, can also be compliant via Option 2. Am I missing something? Thanks again!
Michelle Rosenberger
PartnerArchEcology
522 thumbs up
October 30, 2013 - 12:24 pm
Yes, you do have to enter exempt products by addendum. Use the Special Circumstances to list them and upload the product data backup there.
Yes, the Forbo will work. Just make sure you put in the Option 2 table. Backup with that reference should be sufficient.
Check both options and put the right things in the right tables.
Courtney Royal
Sr. Sustainability ConsultantTaitem Engineering
50 thumbs up
October 30, 2013 - 12:27 pm
Phew, thanks Michelle. The documentation for this particular credit is really stressing me out!
Catherine Blakemore
Architect, LEED AP BC+DHOLT Architects
32 thumbs up
October 30, 2013 - 12:47 pm
Courtney -
Think of Option 1 as giving you very specific testing requirements for each type of flooring.
Option 2 is just straight forward CA 01350 for any type of flooring - including stone, tile, masonry, terrazzo, etc. Testing for this standard is done by Greenguard, SCS Global, FloorScore, Berkeley Analytical, CRI and there may be more.
Just double check the different certification levels for each testing agency. For example Greenguard Gold meets the CA 01350 testing standard whereas Greenguard certification does not. The same with SCS Global Indoor Advantage-Gold Certification versus the Indoor Advantage certification.
One note of caution. Download the LEED form and read the fine print. LEED for Healthcare allows you to use both options, but the fine print throws a curve ball in the reporting requirements. In addition, all the adhesives, sealants, grouts and mortars have to be taken into consideration as well in the LEED for Healthcare rating system.
Hope this helps.
Courtney Royal
Sr. Sustainability ConsultantTaitem Engineering
50 thumbs up
October 30, 2013 - 1:05 pm
Thanks, Catherine. This project is registered as New Construction and the credit form allows both options to be selected.
Btw, are you with HOLT, as located in Ithaca, NY???
Catherine Blakemore
Architect, LEED AP BC+DHOLT Architects
32 thumbs up
October 30, 2013 - 1:52 pm
Yes. Small world eh!