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VOC reduction

Features/Air/Feature 04

VOC reduction

Intent: 

To minimize the effect of VOCs in building materials on indoor air quality.

04: VOC reduction
    Posted on: 07 Jun, 2018
    Amendment:

    For Part 5a, remove: "and". Add: "or"
    Posted on: 05 Feb, 2018
    Amendment:

    In part description, add: "interior" after "newly applied"
    Posted on: 05 Feb, 2018
    Amendment:

    In part description, add: "interior" after "newly installed"
    Posted on: 05 Feb, 2018
    Amendment:

    In part description, remove: "inside the waterproofing membrane". Add: "interior" after "newly installed"
    Posted on: 05 Feb, 2018
    Amendment:

    In part description, add: "interior" after "newly purchased"
    Posted on: 26 Jul, 2017
    Amendment:

    For Part 2a, add: "for VOC content", after "South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1168"
    Posted on: 27 Apr, 2017
    Amendment:

    Remove: "July 1, 2005 for VOC content". Add: "Volatile organic compound (VOC) limits correspond to an effective date of July 1, 2005 and rule amendment date of January 7, 2005."
    Posted on: 27 Apr, 2017
    Amendment:

    Add: "b. For furnishings, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.1-2010."
    Posted on: 24 Oct, 2016
    Amendment:

    In Parts 3, 4 and 5 of this Feature, change 'VOC content' to 'VOC emissions'
    Posted on: 06 May, 2016
    Amendment:

    Change “The VOC content of all newly installed thermal and acoustic insulation in ceilings and walls…” to “The VOC content of all newly installed thermal and acoustic insulation inside the waterproofing membrane…”