CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010

Katie, in most cases compliance with CDPH Standard Method is likely going to be demonstrated through compliance with a certification program that is aligned with those requirements, such as Greenguard Gold or an SCS Global program.

Use of a credit conformant third-party certified product is an effective means to meet the requirements. Wet-applied coatings, sealants and adhesives must also comply with specific VOC regulatory standards. I know of one certifier who is adding that layer to their CDPH 01350 emissions testing verification.

The credit language does not mandate that a product be third-party certified; only that it be tested by an accredited third-party laboratory. The Health Product Declaration open standard document includes a space for information on CDPH 01350 conformance. Some of the laboratories are adding online search capability for testing conformance certificates.

The current list of credit conformant programs is at
http://www.usgbc.org/node/2614095?view=resources

As a matter of transparency, PROSOCO utilizes SCS Global Indoor Advantage Gold and Berkeley Analytical Associates.

Dwayne, that USGBC list of compliant certification programs is a great resource, thanks for posting it! There is a new version, by the way, as of 10/1/14 that includes Greenguard certified, as well as European programs for composite wood criteria.

Hi Dwayne,I'm hoping that you or someone else on this forum can help me understand the Adhesive and sealant requirements. I get that they have to meet CDPH 01350. But the credit language about "additional VOC content requirements" lost me. It says:"All adhesives and sealants wet-applied on site must meet the applicable chemical content requirements of SCAQMD Rule 1168, July 1, 2005, Adhesive and Sealant Applications, as analyzed by the methods specified in Rule 1168. The provisions of SCAQMD Rule 1168 do not apply to adhesives and sealants subject to state or federal consumer product VOC regulations."So that only addresses "applicable chemical content requirements", not VOCs in general?And which "provisions" are they talking about when they say "The provisions of SCAQMD Rule 1168 do not apply to adhesives and sealants subject to state or federal consumer product VOC regulations."?Is that supposed to tell us that the state or federal VOC regs are what precedence? But how are we supposed to know which products "are subject to" those regs?I'm feeling really lost here, and the Ref Guide is no help at all!Nadav

Nadav,
The purpose of SCAQMD 1168 is to address VOC emissions, and focuses on VOC chemical content. http://www.arb.ca.gov/drdb/av/curhtml/r1168.pdf

This is essentially the same as the v3 low-emitting materials credits. In v4 wet-applied products (adhesives, sealants, paints, and coatings) must meet both emissions requirements and VOC content requirements.

I think that the "do not apply" caveat is meant to address specific products that may have different, more stringent federal or state regulations. I found this document:
http://www.issa.com//data/File/regulatory/VOC%20Limits%20Summary%208-7-1.... There are a few adhesives and sealants on this list with EPA and some state requirements. There are also many other types of products like cleaning supplies.
Michelle

Hello,

I am working on a retail project's painting VOC credit. I used this spec because it does state zero VOC and CDPH so I thought it would satisfy general emission and additional VOC content requirement but received comments from GBCI that this spec does not meet requirement. Any help anyone can provide? Link to to the spec:https://media.benjaminmoore.com/WebServices/prod/assets/production/datas...

Roshni

You need the actual documentation for the CDPH testing. Benjamin Moore uses Clear Chem - you'll need to provide the actual certifcate, such as this one here:

https://clearchem.berkeleyanalytical.com/sites/default/files/BenjaminMoo...

Tommy, thank you for your response. How were you able to find this spec? Just googled?

Roshni, if you know the specific material, it is probably easiest to go to the manufacturer website, and search for their LEED or sustainable info. BUt sometimes you do have to check a few sites that do the general emissions testing; clearchem, SCS, CRI, etc. I have a few of those pages bookmarked in my internet browser, so I don't have to remember how to find them. 

Keep in mind, while the first few pages that were in the link Tommy provided were helpful and lets you know all the various sustainable attributes a product has (I love when you get a nice snaopshot of all the info), you absolutely need the Berkelyanalytical certificate at the end.  It identifies the product, the testing procedure, the compliance date and the TVOC range.  I have seem some certificates that look like it is one page, but sometimes there is a second almost-blank page that basically only has the TVOC info on it - you always need that.

Hello,

I am trying to verify the interior paint submittal and per the credit language I have to cross verify with this and I am wondering where can I find this appendix B? Also, do I have to verify emission limits and if so where can I find the emission ranges?

"compliant with the California
Department of Public Health Standard Method V1.1–2010, using CA Section 01350, Appendix B"

To reply correctly, please confirm which LEED standard you look after, and which version. This wording looks like a very old LEED version ...