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NC-v4 EQc2:Low emitting materials

factory-finished metal based furniture exception

Charline SEYTIER

CEO, Co-owner.

ThemaVerde, France

LEEDuser Basic Member

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November 3, 2017

Does anyone know if there is an exception to credit requirements for furniture only composed of factory-finished metal products? Thanks!

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Charline SEYTIER

CEO, Co-owner.

ThemaVerde, France

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Mon, 11/20/2017 - 18:18

Anyone has encountered this question before? what if we have a storage cabinet only in factory finished metal? Thanks!

Randal Carter

Director, Global Product Safety and Compliance

Steelcase Inc.

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Mon, 11/20/2017 - 18:47

There is not an exception for furniture storage cabinets constructed with factory finished metal. While metals are inherently non-emitting, the coating or finish can emit VOCs, depending on the coating type, age, etc. Often powder-coat materials on metal provide compliant, low-emitting finishes as any potentially VOCs present are baked out in the factory, however not all powder coat materials are the same.

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