Hi,
We have lots of projects that are seeking EQ c4.3 under LEED C&S v3 and they all have elevated floors in the owner scope.
In Brazil, we have 3 kinds of elevated floors (by composition):
1. Cement and aluminium floor
2. Polypropylene floor
3. Sand and calcium sulfate floor
The questions are:
1. Do all of them need to have a Floorscore certification (if they are the owner scope?) in a LEED C&S ?
2. Is Greenguard acceptable to comply to this credit as a second option for Floorscore?
Thank you.
Josh Jacobs
Technical Information & Public Affairs ManagerUL Environment
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May 31, 2011 - 10:35 am
Just as a disclaimer - I am the Technical Information & Public Affairs manager for GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.
Anderson - On 10/19/2009 the USGBC did rule that GREENGUARD Children & Schools certification shows compliance to all IEQc4.3 credits due to the certification showing compliance to CA 01350's requirements.
Lauren Sparandara
Sustainability ManagerGoogle
LEEDuser Expert
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November 4, 2011 - 5:04 pm
Hi Anderson,
All flooring options would need to be included. However, I'd take a closer look at the credit requirements. Each flooring type needs to meet its own kind of requirements. For instance, only resilient flooring falls under the FloorScore requirement. CRI Green Label plus is the requirement for carpet. And exposed concrete floors need to have sealants that meet the credit's requirements.
Aluminum isn't included within the credit's requirements.
After taking an additional look at the credit requirements, please let me know if you have any more questions.
Good luck!
Lauren
Petra Hajná
Sustainability ConsultantSkanska Czech Republic
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November 24, 2011 - 9:34 am
In my opinion I think that Anderson has in mind raised flooring, which could be covered by any floor-covering system (either carpet, tiling or vinyl etc.). I believe his question, and mine as well, is if the raised flooring systems (double flooring, elevated flooring or whatever it can be called) need to be evaluated under this credit. Does this credit cover only those floor layers that are walked on? I believe that is true...