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NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings

Paints off-site

Are there any requirements on paints that are applied off-site on materials that are brought to site afterwards?

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Wed, 07/17/2013 - 15:35

No, only when applied on site. IEQ Credit 4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings INTENT To reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants. REQUIREMENTS Paints and coatings used on the interior of the building (i.e., inside of the weatherproofing system and applied on- site) must comply with the following criteria as applicable to the project scope1:

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 13:48

It is my understanding that if an element is painted outside of the site may not be considered for the calculations, but, what if the voc limit of the paint used for that element exceed the requirements and then is installed inside the weatherproofing system? May that be an issue?

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