Does a product containing 0 g/L VOC still need to show emissions testing certification?
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NC-v4 EQc2: Low emitting materials
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Does a product containing 0 g/L VOC still need emissions testing?
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Dave Hubka
Practice Leader - SustainabilityEUA
LEEDuser Expert
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May 16, 2023 - 9:51 am
yes, unless it is inherrently non-emitting.
Craig Graber
AssociateAtelier Ten
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May 18, 2023 - 1:56 pm
Gretchen, I agree with Dave. The reason is that (as I understand it) there are allowable exclusions when manufacturer's calculate the VOC content (g/L) using the EPA Reference Method 24. So a product with "Zero VOC" content may actually contain VOCs, which would show up in emissions testing.
Afogreen Build
www.afogreenbuild.comGreen Building Consultant
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May 21, 2023 - 8:51 pm
Hi Gretchen,
Yes, agree with Dave.
LEED guide states, products that are inherently nonemitting sources of VOCs (stone, ceramic, powder-coated metals, plated or anodized metal, glass, concrete, clay brick, and unfinished or untreated solid wood flooring) are considered fully compliant without any VOC emissions testing if they do not include integral organic based surface coatings, binders, or sealants. USGBC recognizes that such products do not need to undergo testing to prove they do not emit VOCs.
Best regard – Afogreen Build Team