I have a submittal that includes a resinous flooring product for which the CDPH 01350 v1.2-2017 VOC emissions testing certificate expired in September of 2019. The manufacturer tells me that due to the cost of the testing, they only plan to have the products tested every 2-3 years or sooner if a product forumaltion is changed. How does USGBC view this issue? Is the product still compliant if the product formulation is the same? This particular manufacturer has a strong history of product transparency and sustainability. It seems that costly testing should be valid for several years if the product formula and testing parameters remain unchanged. I appreciate any input. Thanks!
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Mark Meaders
Sustainable LeaderHDR, Inc.
LEEDuser Expert
128 thumbs up
August 17, 2020 - 4:42 pm
Based on my previous experience, a CDPH certificate is valid for up to 5 years unless otherwise stated on the test certificate.
Deborah Lucking
Director of SustainabilityFentress Architects
LEEDuser Expert
258 thumbs up
August 17, 2020 - 5:27 pm
If the CDPH certificate expired in 2016, it must have been issued in 2011 (typical 5-year validity) - far longer than the 2-3 years testing interval claimed by the manufacturer. I suggest approaching them again to get a valid certificate.
Good luck!
Peter Doo
PresidentDoo Consulting LLC
203 thumbs up
August 26, 2020 - 11:11 am
Thank you both for the feedback. I've also written UL to determine why this product's certificate has an expiration date of 2019 when it was tested in 2018 and hasn't undergone a formulation change. I'll let you know if I hear back. In the meantime, I will likely chance it and accept this product to keep things moving on the construction side.
Scott Laughlin
Product ManagerUL
10 thumbs up
August 27, 2020 - 1:28 pm
Hi Peter,
We didn't see an email from you in our main box (environment@ul.com). I'm happy to help if you could send me more information about this product (scott.laughlin*at*ul.com).
Suzanne Roach
Sustainability CoachBIRD Construction
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August 31, 2022 - 1:32 pm
Hello, was there any confirmation on what USGBC accepts as the validity date? Just wondering if it is 5 year or 3 year from the date listed on the certificate? Thank you