The project I am working on has specified a number of products that contain cellulose-based paper, including decorative laminates, signage material and ceiling tiles. Some of them also contain urea-formaldehyde.
I am wondering whether these products would be covered under this credit option. I am uncertain on two points:
1) Would the products be considered composite wood/agrifiber products? These products do contain cellulose, but in paper form rather than wood form. I also don't see paper-based products like these listed in the credit language.
2) Would these products be considered part of the base building (and thus included under this credit) or would they instead be considered fixtures, furniture, or equipment (and thus not included under this credit)?
Any advice or experience on these issues would be appreciated. Thanks!
Josh Jacobs
Technical Information & Public Affairs ManagerUL Environment
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November 2, 2012 - 8:13 am
Anders,
While I think it is a good idea to look for products that do not have high levels of chemical off-gassing or potentially harmful chemical content - I do not believe that the products you have detailed above would fall under EQc 4.4.