SCS provides independent evaluations of furniture systems and confirms products that conform to the ANSI/BIFMA M7.1-2007 and X7.1-2007 standards. Check out their website for a list of certified products. (See Resources.)

This credit requires only systems furniture and seating be certified or tested. Therefore occasional furniture such as side tables are not required to meet these furniture standards. 

For Options 2, contact the product manufacturer to see if it has already tested the products you are interested in, or are willing to have the product tested. This way, you avoid having to go through the process yourself. If they will not have their products tested you can contact the testing facilities and determine whether to arrange for your own testing. 

Option 2 requires using furniture tested to meet the maximum indoor air concentrations shown in the table in the credit language. However, for this option you must follow the testing procedures of the ANSI/BIFMA M7.1-2007 and X7.1-2007 standard, also conducted by an independent laboratory. Section 5 of ANSI/BIFMA X7.1-2007 does not need to be followed for credit compliance.

Option 3 also requires using furniture tested to meet the maximum indoor air concentrations shown in the table in the credit language. However, for this option you must follow the testing procedures of the ANSI/BIFMA M7.1-2007 and X7.1-2007 standard, also conducted by an independent laboratory. (See the Guidelines on ANSI/BIFMA Testing Procedures in the Documentation Toolkit for more detail on testing requirements.) See the Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) – Indoor Advantage Gold website for a list of tested furniture—see Resources.

Option 2 requires use of furniture tested with indoor-air concentrations less than or equal to the maximum indoor air concentrations shown in the table in the credit language. The testing procedure must be based on the EPA Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Large-Chamber Test Protocol for Measuring Emissions of VOCs and Aldehydes (September 1999) and conducted by an independent laboratory. (See the Guidelines on ETV Testing Procedures in the Documentation Toolkit for more detail on testing requirements.) See the CHPS website for a list of compliant furniture—see Resources. 

Option 1 is the most straightforward—simply go to the Greenguard website, select the “Find Products” tab, and then select the Indoor Air Quality Product Guide. Enter your search criteria to find certified products. 

Option 1 is the most straightforward—simply go to the Greenguard website, select the “Find Products” tab, and then select the Children and Schools Certified Product Guide. Enter your search criteria to find certified products.

Determine which credit option is best for your project. You may also find that it is best to mix and match the options to make your furniture selection. 

Once you have confirmed that your project will be attempting this credit, determine which option is best. You may find that it is best to mix and match the options to get your desired furniture selection.