Wall Base-Flooring EQ4.3 included

Hi Melissa,

The LEED-CI 2009 Reference Guide provides some clarification for this question on page 343, under Option 1 which states:

"All hard surface flooring must be certified as compliant with the FloorScore standard (current as of the date of this rating system, or more stringent version) by an independent third-party. Flooring products covered by FloorScore include vinyl, linoleum, laminate flooring, wood flooring, ceramic flooring, rubber flooring and wall base"

In the Reference Guide wall base is referenced within this section. Additionally, the credit is referencing "Flooring Systems" which would suggest inclusion of more than just the direct flooring surfaces but also the wall base.

Under the Definitions section of the LEED CI 2009 Reference Guide "hard surface flooring" includes wall base and "associated sundries".

So - to answer your question - I do think that your wall base should be included and listed and compliance can be obtained through all of the means mentioned (Option 1 and Option 2) within the credit. Additionally, any adhesives should comply with SCAQMD Rule 1168.

Hi.
We just recently recieved a comment from our review tema on this issue that we should include all wall base materials and adhesives.

Petr