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NC-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants

shop applied adhesive in a laminate flooring

Our product uses a laminated flooring product. If the laminating adhesive and the finish product are both factory- applied, then do we need VOC tests? The flooring has a FloorScore certification so it will comply with IEQ 4.3. There is a VOC test but it was done for the whole product and it would be impossible to separate out the components.

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Wed, 08/10/2016 - 19:35

Only the adhesives used on-site for flooring are required to meet the requirements of this credit. The Floorscore certification is required for IEQc4.3. http://www.leeduser.com/credit/NC-2009/IEQc4.3

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 00:53

Great, this is what I'd remembered but then I couldn't find the confirmation in the manual--I'll re-read it since it must be in there somewhere! thanks so much.....

Thu, 08/25/2016 - 11:31

Does this same methodology pertain to offsite applied coatings such as paint. We are using a water base product to paint our equipment in the factory to be sent to a LEED site and questions have come up about the paint needing to meet LEED VOC's. Thanks

Fri, 08/26/2016 - 14:15

Only adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings used on the interior of the building (i.e., inboard side of the weatherproofing system and applied on-site) must comply with the requirements as applicable to the project scope.

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