I was looking to see if there is a threshold that states the amount of lead in paint that is considered lead-free (something along the lines of what is stated for pipes or flux). I read that in order for paint to be considered lead-based it must have greater than or equal to 0.5% lead. Can anyone confirm if this is true for this credit or if the requirement is 0% lead?
While getting confirmation from a paint manufacturer, they stated their paint contains less than 0.009% of lead hence me asking the question.
Mark Meaders
Sustainable LeaderHDR, Inc.
LEEDuser Expert
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October 12, 2020 - 9:16 am
I posted this question to LEEDCoach and their response was paints must be free of lead and cadmium (contain 0%) to meet the requirements of this credit.