I have a submittal that includes a resinous flooring product for which the CDPH 01350 v1.2-2017 VOC emissions testing certificate expired in September of 2019. The manufacturer tells me that due to the cost of the testing, they only plan to have the products tested every 2-3 years or sooner if a product forumaltion is changed. How does USGBC view this issue? Is the product still compliant if the product formulation is the same? This particular manufacturer has a strong history of product transparency and sustainability. It seems that costly testing should be valid for several years if the product formula and testing parameters remain unchanged. I appreciate any input. Thanks!

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Mark Meaders

Sustainable Principal

HDR, Inc.

LEEDuser Expert

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Mon, 08/17/2020 - 20:42

Based on my previous experience, a CDPH certificate is valid for up to 5 years unless otherwise stated on the test certificate.

Deborah Lucking

Director of Sustainability

Fentress Architects

LEEDuser Expert

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Mon, 08/17/2020 - 21:27

If the CDPH certificate expired in 2016, it must have been issued in 2011 (typical 5-year validity) - far longer than the 2-3 years testing interval claimed by the manufacturer. I suggest approaching them again to get a valid certificate.
Good luck!

Peter Doo

President

Doo Consulting LLC

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Wed, 08/26/2020 - 15:11

Thank you both for the feedback. I've also written UL to determine why this product's certificate has an expiration date of 2019 when it was tested in 2018 and hasn't undergone a formulation change. I'll let you know if I hear back. In the meantime, I will likely chance it and accept this product to keep things moving on the construction side.

Scott Laughlin

Program Manager

UL Solutions

LEEDuser Premium Member

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Thu, 08/27/2020 - 17:28

Hi Peter, We didn't see an email from you in our main box (environment@ul.com). I'm happy to help if you could send me more information about this product (scott.laughlin*at*ul.com).

Suzanne Roach

Sustainability Coach

BIRD Construction

LEEDuser Premium Member

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Wed, 08/31/2022 - 17:32

Hello, was there any confirmation on what USGBC accepts as the validity date? Just wondering if it is 5 year or 3 year from the date listed on the certificate? Thank you

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