IEQ Testing

Aliesa Adelman

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December 10, 2009

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Tristan Roberts

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Vermont House of Representatives

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Thu, 12/10/2009 - 15:20

Aliesa, it sounds like you are talking about VOC testing of the indoor environment following construction, not VOC testing of materials. The latter is better performed by labs using specific protocols. For testing of the air quality in the building, check out IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy. You can earn a point here for IAQ testing following certain protocols.

Armen Khachikyan

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Thu, 04/22/2010 - 07:59

Thus, to earn IEQc4.1 VOC testing of materials should be performed? (I know there is some characteristic like emissioning VOC from materials, as i understand we shouldn't measure it; just VOC content. Is it right?)

Tristan Roberts

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Vermont House of Representatives

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Thu, 04/22/2010 - 22:42

Lou, to earn this credit you should specify and use only products that meet the VOC emissions limits set by the relevant standard as shown in the credit language. This is generally done by the manufacturer, with VOC g/L information provided to the project. It is not necessary for you to take any measurements.