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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: 31 Jul, 2019
    Amendment:

    The VOC emissions of all newly installed interior thermal (excluding duct) and acoustic insulation (excluding duct insulation) meet all limits set by the following, as applicable:
    Posted on: 01 Feb, 2019
    Amendment:

    The VOC emissions of all newly installed interior thermal (excluding duct) and acoustic insulation meet all limits set by the following, as applicable
    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."