Hi, I would like to ask whether a raised floor applies to IEQc4.3?
If yes, what criteria does it need to meet?
As the product is from Europe, it is hard to find the certificate to proof if it is complied with IEQc4.3.
Thanks!
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Josh Jacobs
Technical Information & Public Affairs ManagerUL Environment
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January 4, 2012 - 7:16 am
I would believe that a reviewer would consider the raised flooring as having to meet this criteria to get the credit. The floor would need to show compliance to the California Department of Health Services' CA 01350 requirements in order to show compliance.
Susann Geithner
PrincipalEmerald Built Environments
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January 4, 2012 - 3:23 pm
Unless your raised floor is actual the finished product, so you don't have any floor covering on it like carpet, tiles or such, I think it doesn't have to comply with IEQ 4.3. But you should check the LEED interpretation database in regards to that.
However if you are applying for the Pilot credit, you will have to include it. Also keep in mind that there are exemptions for mineral based products and I'm pretty sure metal (as more raised floors) won't need a certificate either.
Also check the new guidelines for international projects in regards to alternative compliance paths. They do include European Norms and standards now also.
Lauren Sparandara
Sustainability ManagerGoogle
LEEDuser Expert
997 thumbs up
January 5, 2012 - 1:24 pm
I agree with Susann's understanding. The EQ credits are really intended to address the finish materials, though one should still aim to find the appropriate low-emitting options for all products in a project.
Natalie Wong
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February 9, 2012 - 5:50 am
Thanks. I think it should be the finished flooring material.
As it is manufactured in Germany, it does not have floor score certificate. However, it passed the IBR standard in Germany with VOC testing which is similar to CA01350 . Can it apply for the credit as well?
And what should I pay attention to when applying for the credit?
Thank you so much!
Lauren Sparandara
Sustainability ManagerGoogle
LEEDuser Expert
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February 10, 2012 - 11:42 am
Hi Natalie,
My understanding is that you would have to meet the CA 01350 testing requirements exactly if it is a hard surface flooring product and is not Floor Score certified. What exactly is the product material? It would help in deciding how best to approach your next steps.
If pursuing the testing requirements, I would review the reference guide for the requirements.
"All flooring products must meet the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Public Health Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers, including 2004 Addenda. Mineral-based finish flooring products such as tile, masonry, terrazzo, and cut stone without integral organic-based coatings and sealants and unfinished/untreated solid wood flooring qualify for credit without any IAQ testing requirements. However, associated site-applied adhesives, grouts, finishes and sealers must be compliant for a mineral-based or unfinished/untreated solid wood flooring system to qualify for credit."