Is the use of batt insulation products containing added formaldehyde permitted in LEED v4 health care and school projects?
Does the use of batt insulation products containing added formaldehyde in healthcare and schools projects impact credit achievement of LEED v4 EQ Credit Low-Emitting Materials?
There are no prohibitions on the use of batt insulation products containing added formaldehyde in LEED v4 projects.
The use of batt insulation products containing added formaldehyde does not disqualify either a healthcare project or a school project from earning EQ Credit Low-Emitting Materials. Healthcare or school projects with added formaldehyde can select Option 2. Budget Calculation Method. However, such products may not be included as compliant insulation under Option 2 for healthcare or school projects.