I was under the impression that terrazzo could be counted as inherently non-emitting, but just received a review comment that it was not. I think I based it on the wording in v2009. Anyone have any input on this topic?
https://www.usgbc.org/credits/new-construction-commercial-interiors-core-shell-retail-ci/v2009/eqc43
“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.”
Deborah Lucking
Director of SustainabilityFentress Architects
LEEDuser Expert
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August 27, 2024 - 11:10 am
LEED v4 has different language: "Inherently nonemitting sources. Products that are inherently nonemitting sources of VOCs (stone, ceramic, powder-coated metals, plated or anodized metal, glass, concrete, clay brick, and unfinished or untreated solid wood flooring) are considered fully compliant without any VOC emissions testing if they do not include integral organic based surface coatings, binders, or sealants."
We have not had any issues getting the emissions information from terrazzo suppliers, and having the system (make sure it's the whole system, not just some of the products) accepted.
Good luck!