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VOC content - testing or calculation

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
posted by  Reinhard Oppl  on 

Could anybody please explain to me whether you can declare VOC content on basis of the formulation, or will you always need a test for compliance with this credit?

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Fri Mar 11, 2011, 4:07 am

Tile Grout Sealer

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
posted by  Eric Longfellow  on 

It seems like ceramic tile grout sealer should be considered as a "Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealer" with a VOC limit of 400g/L The grout is a cement product.

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Wed Apr 4, 2012, 1:02 pm
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Wed Jan 30, 2013, 8:34 pm

material overlap between IEQ credits 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
posted by  KIMBERLY KRAFT  on 

Hello- We are submitting for IEQ credits 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 and there are several materials that overlap all three of these categories, primarily carpet adhesive (which would fall under 4.1 and 4.3)

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Tue Feb 4, 2014, 6:06 pm

Is touch-up paint exempt?

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
posted by  Erin Holdenried  on 

This LEED Interpretation states that touch-up paint consists of small unanticipated quantities that can't be controlled by specifications, and therefore is exempt from the credit.

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Thu Sep 24, 2015, 4:27 am

Non-fibrated aluminum paint

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
posted by  Bruce Maine  on 

This is actually a LEED for Healthcare question dealing with exterior applied products. In several roofing sections we ask for "non-fibrated aluminum paint".

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Tue Feb 21, 2012, 5:35 am

Inert post-installation materials

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
posted by  Andrew Gil  on 

I am remembering hearing of an addendum, errata or CIR, clarifying that materials that undergo a chemical reaction DURING installation (e.g.

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Shortcut to VOC budget method

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
posted by  Stantec BG+LU FW  on 

In the Bird's Eye View info, the "Shortcut to the VOC budget method" caught my attention under the "FAQs for IEQc4.2" section - this applies to me!

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Mon Sep 23, 2013, 2:09 am

LEED documents

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
posted by  Olga Kim  on 

Good afternoon all, I have a question about LEED certification. We produce high quality water basied paints in Kazakhstan. Our products are certificated by Kazakh Certification Center.

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Wed Feb 11, 2015, 1:32 pm

Exemplary Performance for IEQ C4 under LEED NC for Retail 2009

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
posted by  Anders Olson  on 

The LEED NC for Retail 2009 rating system differs from the LEED NC 2009 rating system for IEQ C4 in that the retail system includes 6 options -- all those included in NC plus 'Furniture and Furnish

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Tue Nov 29, 2011, 10:49 pm