Our Project team has noted variations between the VOC limits published in the LEED NC Version 2.1 Reference Guide and the current South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule #1168. The SCAQMD rule has been updated several times since the Reference Guide was published. To meet the requirements of this credit, which VOC limits should we be striving for, those published in the LEED NC version 2.1Reference Guide or the current SCAQMD rule #1168?
Projects will not be penalized for following any erroneous information listed in the Reference Guide. The correct VOC limits are those in effect as of March 2000 (the release date of LEED-NC) within SCAQMD rule #1168. The latter clarification has previously been published within errata sheets for the Rating System and Reference Guide. Applicable Internationally.