Product cut sheets are not required to be included in your LEED review but it is best to keep these until the project is certified, just in case this credit gets audited.

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Product cut sheets are not required to be included in your LEED review but it is best to keep these until the project is certified, just in case this credit gets audited.

It is usually a good idea to do a “mini air flush” (if your project is not attempting EQc3.2) before occupancy to help remove any lingering VOCs from the construction process. This can be as simple as putting industrial sized fans in the window and pumpin

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It is usually a good idea to do a “mini air flush” (if your project is not attempting EQc3.2) before occupancy to help remove any lingering VOCs from the construction process. This can be as simple as putting industrial sized fans in the window and pumping in fresh air overnight or running the HVAC exhaust on high for a few days. (See EQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Plan—Before Occupancy if the team wants to do a full flush-out for an additional LEED point.)

Schedule the installation of carpet systems so that they are protected from construction air contaminants. This is required if your project is pursuing EQc3.1: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—During Construction. For example, carpet tiles

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Schedule the installation of carpet systems so that they are protected from construction air contaminants. This is required if your project is pursuing EQc3.1: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—During Construction. For example, carpet tiles installed before walls are painted will absorb VOCs from the paint, and then off-gas over a longer period.

Streamline documentation and research by keeping a master spreadsheet of all items being tracked for each material across MR and EQ credits. For example, you may need to ask the carpet manufacturer for regional manufacturing and extraction locations for M

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Streamline documentation and research by keeping a master spreadsheet of all items being tracked for each material across MR and EQ credits. For example, you may need to ask the carpet manufacturer for regional manufacturing and extraction locations for MRc5, recycled-content information for MRc4, and the CRI Green Label Plus information for this credit—all for one carpet selection. (See the Documentation Toolkit for a sample tracking spreadsheet.)

Throughout construction, the GC collects copies of carpet certifications and VOC data from subcontractors for all flooring adhesives. VOC content is measured in grams per liter (g/l), and VOC levels can be found on each product’s MSDS.

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Throughout construction, the GC collects copies of carpet certifications and VOC data from subcontractors for all flooring adhesives. VOC content is measured in grams per liter (g/l), and VOC levels can be found on each product’s MSDS.

The GC should be aware of any warranty issues that may exist if alternative adhesives are used. For example, a carpet company’s warranty may insist that a specific carpet adhesive that doesn’t meet the credit requirements. In this case, you’ll have to cho

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The GC should be aware of any warranty issues that may exist if alternative adhesives are used. For example, a carpet company’s warranty may insist that a specific carpet adhesive that doesn’t meet the credit requirements. In this case, you’ll have to choose whether to forgo the credit for the sake of the warranty, to get the manufacturer to approve a low-emitting alternative, or to find an alternative product that complies with this credit.

The MSDS for flooring adhesive might just list the chemical contents without providing an overall VOC g/L number. If this is the case, you’ll need to contact the manufacturer for a VOC number.

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The MSDS for flooring adhesive might just list the chemical contents without providing an overall VOC g/L number. If this is the case, you’ll need to contact the manufacturer for a VOC number.

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