I don't think we need to follow the most current numbers listed under "effective date" in Table 1. The credit requirements for SCAQMD Rule 1113 say "rules in effect on January 1, 2004". I would interpret this to mean we should be using the VOC limits listed under the 1/1/04 Effective Date column in Table 1.
Related question: credit requirements list only several specific coating types which much comply with SCAQMD Rule 1113: "Clear wood finishes, floor coatings, stains, primers, and shellacs". If you read this literally it appears that all other remaining coating categories listed in Table 1 are NOT covered under LEED. Does anyone agree? Why else would they list only those specific coating categories? Why can't they be clear for once!?!
Mara Baum
Partner, Architecture & SustainabilityDIALOG
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April 1, 2010 - 12:42 pm
I agree on both counts - that we probably can ignore the "effective date" column, and that it's unclear how we address the many products not explicitly named.
Given the intent of the credit, I don't think that it would be acceptable to ignore all paints and coatings not directly mentioned. Anything not clearly defined in the credit language would fall under "other", which is 350 g/L as per SCAQMD 1113.