Only furniture in the classrooms must comply with the credit. Furniture in cafeteria, gym, auditorium, offices, and other non-classroom spaces is not covered by the credit. 

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Only furniture in the classrooms must comply with the credit. Furniture in cafeteria, gym, auditorium, offices, and other non-classroom spaces is not covered by the credit. 

Some school districts include Greenguard Children and Schools certified products in their standard specifications. If this is the case, achievement of this credit is a given. Check to see if bulk purchasing discounts have been arranged or if the district

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Some school districts include Greenguard Children and Schools certified products in their standard specifications. If this is the case, achievement of this credit is a given. Check to see if bulk purchasing discounts have been arranged or if the district has preferred product types. 

Deciding which IEQc4 credits to pursue early in design will guide you in specifying and purchasing the appropriate products. Pursuing all six credits is a great way to create a robust IAQ program, and will help you pass the air quality testing requirement

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Deciding which IEQc4 credits to pursue early in design will guide you in specifying and purchasing the appropriate products. Pursuing all six credits is a great way to create a robust IAQ program, and will help you pass the air quality testing requirement for IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy. 

Furniture that was manufactured, refurbished or refinished over a year prior to occupancy does not need to comply with the requirements. So, if you’re reusing a lot of furniture, this credit will be particularly straightforward to achieve. 

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Furniture that was manufactured, refurbished or refinished over a year prior to occupancy does not need to comply with the requirements. So, if you’re reusing a lot of furniture, this credit will be particularly straightforward to achieve. 

Determine which four of the six available IEQc4: Low-Emitting Materials credits are most appropriate for your project to pursue, in order to earn the maximum four points for IEQc4. (You may also be eligible for an Exemplary Performance point through IDc1,

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Determine which four of the six available IEQc4: Low-Emitting Materials credits are most appropriate for your project to pursue, in order to earn the maximum four points for IEQc4. (You may also be eligible for an Exemplary Performance point through IDc1, if you attempt more than four of the IEQc4 credits.) The most suitable credits vary depending on the school’s needs and project team experience.

Make sure you address this credit early on, ideally during schematic design. If you have already started purchasing furniture, earning this credit could be challenging because you may need to test already purchased furniture or back out of orders to get c

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Make sure you address this credit early on, ideally during schematic design. If you have already started purchasing furniture, earning this credit could be challenging because you may need to test already purchased furniture or back out of orders to get compliant products. 

Fill out the LEED Online credit form with a list of products, including: Manufacturer;product name or model number; whether or not the product is compliant with CA Section 01350; and the source of compliance or certification program. 

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Fill out the LEED Online credit form with a list of products, including: 

Manufacturer;
product name or model number; 
whether or not the product is compliant with CA Section 01350; 
and the source of compliance or certification program. 

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