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VOC content in wet-applied products vs CIAQMP requirements

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I have a question concerning SMACNA requirements. There is the sentence in LEED reference guide:

“Finishes such as paints and coatings specified by the design team must be consistent with SMACNA guidelines, regardless of whether those materials will contribute to other LEED credits”. I would like to ask if it means that paints and coatings have to be compliant with VOC content requirements (SCAQMD Rule 1113) even if we don’t pursue Low-Emitting Materials credit?

I would be very grateful for your answer. 

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Karin Miller
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Urban Atelier Group, LLC.
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Fri, 02/02/2018 - 17:34

Hi Agata, The SMACNA Guidelines state: "Use low-toxicity and low-VOC materials to the greatest extent possible." SCAQMD compliant finishes should be specified, even if they are not being tracked and documented for LEED.

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