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VOC reduction

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04. VOC reduction

Intent: 

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

Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016
Status: Approved

(Approved)
Floorscore has been approved as an equivalent standard F04, Parts 2 and 3.
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016
Status: Approved

(Approved)
Indoor Advantage Gold is accepted as an equivalent for F04, Parts 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016
Status: Approved

(Approved)
LEED is deemed an equivalent standard for Part 1. Please note that the project must adhere to the "Additional VOC content requirements for wet-applied products" section (found in LEED v 4). Additionally, all newly applied paints and coatings must be in compliance. BREEAM is deemed an equivalent standard for Part 1. Please note the project must adhere to the Volatile organic compound (VOC) emission levels for products (found in Table 18 in the BREEAM UK New Construction 2014). Additionally, all newly applied paints and coatings must be in compliance.

LEED is deemed an equivalent standard for Part 2. Please note that the project must adhere to the "Additional VOC content requirements for wet-applied products" section (found in LEED v 4). Additionally, all newly applied adhesives and sealants must be in compliance. BREEAM is deemed an equivalent standard for Part 2. Please note the project must adhere to the Volatile organic compound (VOC) emission levels for products (found in Table 18 in the BREEAM UK New Construction 2014). Additionally, all newly applied adhesives and sealants must be in compliance..

LEED is deemed an equivalent standard for Part 3. Please note that the project must adhere to the "General emissions evaluation" section (found in LEED v 4). Additionally, all newly installed flooring must be in compliance. BREEAM is deemed an equivalent standard for Part 3. Please note the project must adhere to the Volatile organic compound (VOC) emission levels for products (found in Table 18 in the BREEAM UK New Construction 2014). Additionally, all newly installed flooring must be in compliance.

LEED is deemed an equivalent standard for Part 4. Please note that the project must adhere to the "General emissions evaluation" section (found in LEED v 4). Additionally, all newly installed insulation must be in compliance.

LEED is deemed an equivalent standard for Part 5. Please note that the project must adhere to the "Furniture evaluation" section (found in LEED v 4). Additionally, 95% (by cost) of all newly purchased furniture and furnishing must be in compliance.

PLEASE NOTE: BREEAM equivalency for F04 Parts 1-3, only applies to projects that are not pursuing any BREEAM Certification.
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016
Status: Approved

(Approved)
AFRDI Green Tick Furniture is compliant with Feature 4, Part 5.
It should be noted that GECA's allowable emission levels exceed those required in the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Furniture Sustainability Standard, and GECA does not address the VOC emission concentration thresholds required by the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Furniture Sustainability Standard. However, GECA is currently deemed a best in class within its market at this time.
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