We are discussing the scope of this credit in the office and need clarification as to the limit of what hard surface should be included in IEQc4.3 table. Should we include ALL tile (wall, floor, counter) in the list. The logic being whether it is on the wall, counter or floor it is still in the room. Any clarification would be helpful. Thanks!
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John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
Sustainability ManagerBGIS
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166 thumbs up
June 27, 2016 - 7:10 pm
Oh, the constant semantics of LEED! Technically, the rule is that only the hard surface that is to be used for flooring, Is to be reported in the flooring category. Generally, the tile that you speak of, That is used on the floor, will match that which is used on the Wall and/or the counter. Saying that, you only need to report the tile that is on the floor, and being that hard surface organic materials are exempted, You really have nothing to lose. However, do not forget that all sealants and adhesives used for the tile, regardless of whether it is installed on the wall, the floor, or the countertop, must be reported in EQ credit 4.1.
John Zehren
Zehren and Associates3 thumbs up
June 28, 2016 - 2:15 pm
John- thank you for the response. We will go with the 'only on the floor' notion and list all materials that you can walk on.
We think the grey area is the base, whatever the material, it is not 'on the floor' and therefore what is the difference if it is a base tile, a wall tile or vinyl or any other material, it is not flooring... This is for a large resort hotel and you can imagine how many different materials are going in...rarely are the wall, counters and floor the same material and the form in IEQc4.3 has us listing all product name and manufacturers.
Yes, we are listing all sealants and adhesives separately under IEQc4.1.
-Melissa