We are new to the Leed program and wanting to make sure that we are following all of the guidelines, we have received some instruction however I'm trying to get confirmation that shop applied finishes do not need to meet the site applied guidelines? granted we understand the need for our shop and air quality. We are wanting to make sure that we are following all the guidelines for our first leed platinum project. can someone direct me to the "Rule" ( i read rule 1113 under architectural coatings on the usgbc site) and i'm confident that we are moving forward as we should. i'm looking for a knowledgeable individual that can confirm what we researched. Leed V2009
You rely on LEEDuser. Can we rely on you?
LEEDuser is supported by our premium members, not by advertisers.
Go premium for
John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
Sustainability ManagerBGIS
LEEDuser Expert
166 thumbs up
January 28, 2015 - 12:34 pm
Your assumption is correct. The guideline states: REQUIREMENTS: NC & CS: "Paints and coatings used on the interior of the building (i.e., inboard side of the weatherproofing system and applied on-site)"
http://www.usgbc.org/resources/south-coast-air-quality-management-distri...
Glen Phillips
Sustainability ProfessionalBright Green
42 thumbs up
January 28, 2015 - 12:49 pm
I concur with John-David regarding how this applies under LEED 2009 (and previous versions of LEED). I will add that LEED v4 approaches this credit differently, and the requirements will vary depending on which category your product falls into (flooring, composite wood, ceiling/wall, or furniture). Notably, both flooring and ceilings/walls need to meet the "General Emissions Evaluation" in addition to requirements for site-applied "wet" products (furniture has other requirements too), so if the product is considered for LEED v4 down the road, it may need to consider VOC EMISSIONS in addition to VOC content for site applied products.
Jon Clifford
LEED-AP BD+CGREENSQUARE
LEEDuser Expert
323 thumbs up
January 28, 2015 - 10:20 pm
Jeremy—Just be aware of one issue that sometimes trips folks up…if a shop-applied finish needs to be touched-up after the item has been installed on-site, the touch-up finish needs to comply with SCAQMD-1113 VOC limits. Sometimes that means using a different, but compatible, product for touch-up. If that is not possible, you might choose just to start off using a compliant product in the shop. That way, if you need to make on-site repairs, you can use the same product.
John Albrecht
AIA, LEED FellowChicagoGreen
4 thumbs up
April 27, 2015 - 6:37 pm
One more thought: shop applied adhesives (like plastic laminate or veneer adhesives) should be reported and compliant also. The IEQc4.4 form states: "All laminating adhesives used to fabricate on-site and shop-applied composite wood and agrifiber assemblies must also be included." I have seen this comment from a LEED NC 2009 reviewer recently.