(3 points)
INTENT
Minimize the impact of slow-emitting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on indoor air quality.
SUMMARY
ISSUE
SOLUTIONS
IMPACT
REQUIREMENTS
Manage Furniture and Furnishings Emissions (Max: 2 points)
Newly installed furniture and furnishings meet VOC emission thresholds set by one of the following programs, earning points based on the table below:
Percent Compliance by Cost
|
Points |
50% |
1 |
90% |
2 |
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ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Furniture Sustainability Standard sections 7.6.1 or 7.6.2, tested in accordance with ANSI/BIFMA Standard Method M7.1-2011 or any more recent version.
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California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v.1.1-2010 or any more recent version.
Note: Wherever procurement of a product or a material type is not possible, the project is permitted to submit documentation demonstrating an attempt has been made: for each listed product or material type applicable to the project, a petition or formal request is filed with at minimum three manufacturers who were unable to meet its needs.
ADDITIONAL POINT OPPORTUNITY
To earn an additional point for Commercial Core, projects must also comply with requirements in leased spaces.
Manage Flooring and Insulation Emissions (1 point)
All newly installed flooring and thermal and acoustic insulation (excluding duct and pipe insulation) inside the building meet the following VOC emission thresholds:
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California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v.1.1-2010 or any more recent version.
Note: Wherever procurement of a product or a material type is not possible, the project is permitted to submit documentation demonstrating an attempt has been made: for each listed product or material type applicable to the project, a petition or formal request is filed with at minimum three manufacturers who were unable to meet its needs.
ADDITIONAL POINT OPPORTUNITY
To earn an additional point for Commercial Core, projects must also comply with requirements in leased spaces.
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