What are the acceptable forms of documents stating the VOC content in a material? I have the following three forms: 1. Technical data-sheet from the supplier stating the VOC content.. 2. Test report for the VOC content. 3. Confirmation letter from the supplier that his product contain 0% of VOC or a specific value. In the three types of documents, the test method (U.S. EPA Test Method 24) is not mentioned. Are these documents acceptable by the USGBC? Thanks

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John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP

Sustainability Manager

BGIS

LEEDuser Expert

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Mon, 11/26/2012 - 19:07

Any of the above should be accepted. The big book states: "Review product cut sheets, material safety data (MSD) sheets, signed attestations or other official literature from the manufacturer clearly identifying the VOC contents or compliance with referenced standards." I have been audited in the past for this credit (always passed) and I have not had any questions or refusals of documentation.

mary al

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Thu, 12/21/2017 - 05:26

Is the answer still valid for LEED 2009 projects? If the test method (U.S. EPA Test Method 24) is not mentioned in VOC supporting documents or another test method used, are these documents acceptable by the USGBC? Thanks

Debra a. Lombard

Construction Administrator/ LEED AP

Bywater Woodworks, Inc.

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Thu, 12/21/2017 - 17:16

I've had to email or call mfgr to find out what test method was used for VOC determination on products made outside US. In one particular case, we are having to have a product tested for VOCs per EPA 24 since the mfgr only had emissions testing data and not VOC's. For US made products especially from the larger corp.'s that all are very well versed on LEED, I don't require that test method to actually be listed.

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