5th bullet of the Ref Guide

Check to see if there is an addenda for this credit language. Essentially, they are saying that there is an alternative compliance path for hard surface flooring that does not carry a FloorScore certification. Certain kinds of linoleum are not FloorScored certified but do qualify through the alternative compliance path. They way it is written sounds like a hold over from v2.2 that was modified in a CIR.

Hi Marcio, I agree that it is confusing. Like Susan suggested, I'd also suggest taking a look at the latest addenda: http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=19222 In that version, the language is clearer for FloorScore products: "All hard surface flooring installed in the building interior must meet one of the following requirements:   • Meet the requirements of the FloorScore standard (current as of the date of this rating system, or more stringent version) as shown with testing by an independent third‐party.  • Demonstrate maximum VOC concentrations less than or equal to those specified in the  California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile  Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small‐Scale Environmental Chambers,  including 2004 Addenda, using the office scenario as defined in Table 7.5 within the  practice.   • Maximum VOC concentrations meet the California requirements specified above based  on the following: o   California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method V1.1‐2010 using  test results obtained at the 14 day time point o  Projects outside the U.S. may use the German AgBB/DIBt testing method and all  testing methods based on AgBB/DIBt method (GUT, EMICODE, Blue Angel) using  test results obtained at the 3 day or 7 day or 14 day time point. For caprolactam, if  test results obtained at the 3 day or 7 day time point is used, the emission  concentration must be less than ½ of the concentration limit specified above  because the emission may not have peaked at the measured time points.  If a European testing method (AgBB/DIBt GUT, EMICODE, Blue Angel) had used parameters for calculating test  results different from those specified in the referenced California method, then the European test results for  carpets or floorings need to be converted into California air concentrations by multiplication with 0.7. Mineral‐based finish flooring products such as tile, masonry, terrazzo, and cut stone without integral organic‐ based coatings and sealants and unfinished/untreated solid wood flooring qualify for credit without any IAQ  testing requirements. However, associated site‐applied adhesives, grouts, finishes and sealers must be compliant  for a mineral based or  unfinished/untreated solid wood flooring system to qualify for credit."