Hello everyone,
Are entryway systems included in flooring category? It is unclear in the reference guide. Thanks!!
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Joanna Switzer
Sustainability Project ManagerAtkins
59 thumbs up
November 27, 2017 - 10:13 am
Hi Charline,
I would tend to consider a 100% metal grid walk off system to be exempt, using the general "inert metal" exemption rationale noted in the Reference Guide's low emitting assembly chart clarifications. However, if the manufactured assembly is comprised of carpet or other engineered materials as well, I would think it should be included /subject to the flooring assembly evaluation. In my projects, VOC budget methods have been a necessity. As such, including modest sized "non-compliant" entry surfaces has not posed a significant impact to the overall VOC calculation's performance.
However, I am curious to hear any other opinions.
Charline SEYTIER
CEO, Co-owner.ThemaVerde, France
15 thumbs up
December 1, 2017 - 12:59 pm
Hi Joanna, thanks for your feedback. I have the same opinion. we are thinking about shifting to OPT 2. it seems time consuming with all surfaces required...
Greg Romanczyk
EXP18 thumbs up
March 23, 2018 - 1:22 pm
Just curious if any updates to this discussion? I have the same question about the entryway system. Thanks!
Karyn Rodrigues
Senior consultant, LEED AP ND & BD+CArup
17 thumbs up
December 10, 2018 - 10:51 am
I have the same issue with several projects from the same client. It should be great if anyone could confirm it...
Megan Leslie
Sustainability ConsultantStantec
25 thumbs up
December 10, 2018 - 11:17 am
You could send your question to a LEED coach (coaches@gbci.org)? I recently submitted a similar question (what is the applicable requirement for wood doors?) and I received a fairly speedy reply.
Christine Chow
Project Manager - SustainabilityS+A Footprint
2 thumbs up
January 29, 2019 - 12:30 pm
I confirmed from my LEED coach that if permanently installed that it is required to following the flooring requirements (unless it's an inherently non-emitting material).