I'm having difficulties to understand the difference between the VOC emission requirements and the VOC content requirements as stated in the LEED-draft. When the MSDS of a adhesive or sealant mentions that it has a VOC of for example 50 g/L, and the limit is 100 g/L, is this enough for the product to be LEED-compliant? Or are more specifications necessary about the testing methods of the company? In other words, Is it possible for a company to just state that the VOC-level is lower than the limit, or does it have to pay for it at official testing bureaus (like Eurofins) to be official LEED-compliant.
Since it is becoming more and more popular outside of the USA (I'm from Europe), I'd have to know more about LEED.
John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
Sustainability ManagerBGIS
LEEDuser Expert
166 thumbs up
December 5, 2012 - 1:08 pm
In regard to EQc4.1 & EQc4.2, the requirement is to track and document, and if audited, provide the documentation:
"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."
You are providing due diligence to the best of your knowledge that the manufacturer is providing truthful information.
Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
Edmonds International38 thumbs up
January 18, 2013 - 12:24 pm
But like Tom mentiones, some manufactures only include information stating that:
"... this product's v.o.c. content is less than 100 g/L."
Will this be sufficient?
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
11478 thumbs up
July 26, 2014 - 11:30 am
If they state that, I would assume it is 100 g/l.