For a project outside the U.S. would products (adhesives, sealants, paints and coating) meeting the European Decopaint Directive (2004/42/EC) qualify for the credit? Or do products meeting the referenced standard have to meet the General Emissions Evaluation, as well? If yes, would an alternative compliance method be acceptable, especially in markets which cannot provide such products? Please note that such products (with low VOC) have been compliant with the LEED v2009 requirements. However, it is not clear whether a product could qualify either for its VOC content or its General Emissions Evaluation or both. Apparently, shouldn't a product complying with the VOC content requirements qualify for the credit? Please advise, as the LEED v4 description of requirements seems quite complicated.
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Ian McCall
Environmental Engineer13 thumbs up
June 30, 2014 - 4:05 am
Hello,
In the guide V4 guide book (page 658) the Table 1. Thresholds of compliance with emissions and content standards for 7 categories of materials indicates what emissions and content requirements for each category of products.
Second EUROFINS http://www.eurofins.com/ webiste has a lot of good information on the LEED V4 testing procedures.
Best regards,
Ian
Charalampos Giannikopoulos
Senior Sustainability ConsultantDCarbon
84 thumbs up
June 30, 2014 - 4:15 am
Thanks Ian! This obviously means that a product simply meeting the VOC content requirements does not qualify for the credit requirements. It should somehow prove compliance with the General Emissions Evaluation, as well.
Ian McCall
Environmental Engineer13 thumbs up
June 30, 2014 - 4:38 am
Yes, well it depends on the category; for example:
1) Interior paints and coatings applied on site need to meet :
- the General Emissions
- and VOC content requirements.
Where as ...
2) Flooring just needs to meet :
- the General Emissions