Are there any requirements on paints that are applied off-site on materials that are brought to site afterwards?
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NC-2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
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John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
Sustainability ManagerBGIS
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166 thumbs up
July 17, 2013 - 11:35 am
No, only when applied on site.
IEQ Credit 4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
INTENT
To reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants.
REQUIREMENTS
Paints and coatings used on the interior of the building (i.e., inside of the weatherproofing system and applied on- site) must comply with the following criteria as applicable to the project scope1:
Guillermo Hernandez Espinoza
Civil Engineer, LEED AP BD+C8 thumbs up
August 1, 2013 - 9:48 am
It is my understanding that if an element is painted outside of the site may not be considered for the calculations, but, what if the voc limit of the paint used for that element exceed the requirements and then is installed inside the weatherproofing system? May that be an issue?