For LEED v4, so long as the flooring is tested for TVOC under General Emissions Evaluation (CDPH 1.1), it appears to comply complies. It feels as if flooring under LEED v4 is less stringent than LEED v3, as there are no actual limits on the flooring materials.
Has flooring really gotten less stringent? If yes, is there a reason why LEED has undertaken the path of only testing TVOC under General Emissions Evaluation?
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Paula Melton
Editorial DirectorBuildingGreen, Inc.
LEEDuser Moderator
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April 13, 2020 - 9:11 am
Hi! No, the general emissions evaluation requires BOTH meeting CDPH standard method AND total VOC emissions disclosure. It's not either/or. FloorScore (hard surface) or Green Label Plus (soft surface) is a good way to meet the general emissions evaluation for flooring products.
Neil Rosen
May 11, 2020 - 11:57 am
How do you enter Floorscore into LEM calculator?
Adam McCaughan
Senior AssociatemcCallumSather
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December 11, 2020 - 1:18 am
Hi Neil - Floorscore is a certification that is based on the CDPH emission standard method (AKA California 01350 Standard). In the LEM calculator you select the CDPH standard.