Dear,
I have a question about IEQc4.3.
Do the CARB certified floorings (PHASE 1 & 2) automatically meet the IEQc4.3 requirements?
Actually, the floorscore program was originally designed as an emissions standard for non-wood or resilient floorscoverings. Although wood products can certify against the Floorscore protocol, CARB certification is the primary emissions standard used by the wood flooring industry.
Josh Jacobs
Technical Information & Public Affairs ManagerUL Environment
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August 29, 2013 - 7:20 am
The CARB ruling is focused on formaldehyde emissions from composite wood - which probably makes up part of the flooring, but this credit focuses on limiting about 35 VOCs emitting from the complete flooring product. This is due to the fact that it focuses on compliance with the standard commonly refered to as CA 01350 (which is the basis of FloorScore and makes up part of the requirements of UL GREENGUARD Gold). Having CARB compliant parts of the flooring might help the product meet the CA 01350 limits, but meeting them won't receive this credit alone.