Hi!
We are working on a LEED CS v2009 where only ceramic tiles (flooring+wall base) will be installed as part of the CS scope of works.
Since tiles are exempt from this credit and no other flooring will be installed (tenants will install their own), could the project get this credit?
Thanks in advance!
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Lauren Sparandara
Sustainability ManagerGoogle
LEEDuser Expert
997 thumbs up
November 24, 2013 - 5:04 pm
In short, the answer is yes. Your tile gets to count as flooring. It's simply the case that the tile just counts automatically. Make sure that any other sealants, adhesives, comply with EQc4.1.
Kathryn West
LEED AP BD+C, O+M, Green Globes ProfessionalJLL
154 thumbs up
November 25, 2013 - 11:23 am
I don't think ceramic tiles automatically count? though maybe they should since they are inherently low-emitting.
The form (version 4 form) I'm looking at says ceramic tile has to be FloorScore. Alternatively you can have it tested according to the California Department of Public Health Standard. Thoughts?... based on the form?
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
11477 thumbs up
November 25, 2013 - 11:49 am
Kathryn, see the FAQ above about how to document the alternative compliance path for using exempt products like ceramic tiles.
Kathryn West
LEED AP BD+C, O+M, Green Globes ProfessionalJLL
154 thumbs up
November 25, 2013 - 1:05 pm
I am saying that ceramic tiles do not appear to be exempt based on the form.
"Product Type Flooring: Ceramic" does not show up as exempt it says it must be FloorScore or California Department of Public Health Service Standard.
"Flooring:Mineral-based" shows up as exempt
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
11477 thumbs up
December 20, 2013 - 6:03 pm
Kathryn, I think that is because the form is out of date. That's why our FAQ suggests using the ACP.