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NC-2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
I am currently tracking the LEED Data for a construction project I am on. I am reviewing the firestopping submittal and this includes some 3M firestopping sealants.
How would I classify these sealants and what VOC limits would they have? I can't seem to find anything specific on this type of sealant in the LEED language.
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John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
Sustainability ManagerBGIS
LEEDuser Expert
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January 14, 2013 - 12:01 pm
Hello, If the Firestopping is a sealant such as firestopping caulking or foam, it is classified as an Architechtural Sealant - max VOC 250 g/l (Rule 1168)
There are also fire-retardant coatings listed in Rule 1113
Clear - Max 650 g/l
Pigmented - Max 350 g/l
Good luck!