Air: 4-6 (Precondition) Flashcards
What is Feature 4?
VOC Reduction
What projects are Feature 4 (VOC Reduction) applicable to?
All
NEB
NEI
C&S
What is the intent of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?
Reducing the amount of VOC released into the interior of a building.
How many parts are there in Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?
5
What are the 5 parts in Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?
Interior Paints and Coatings
Interior Adhesives and Sealants
Flooring
Insulation
Furniture and Furnishings
What is the objective for Part 1 (Interior Paints and Coatings) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?
Limit the VOC content of newly applied paints and coatings.
CARB 2007 SCM / SCAQMD; CDPH; ASTM
What are the strategies for Part 1 (Interior Paints and Coatings) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?
Meet one of the following requirements for paints and coatings.
- 100% of installed products must meet CARB 2007 SCM for Architectural Coatings or SCAQMD Rule 1113 for VOC content.
- Minimum 90% by volume of paints and coatings must meet CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 for VOC emissions.
- Paints and coatings must meet applicable national VOC regulations or testing of VOC content must be performed in accordance with ASTM
What is the objective of Part 2 (Interior Adhesives and Sealants) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?
Limit VOC content of newly applied interior adhesives and sealants.
SCAQMD; CDPH; ASTM
What are the strategies for Part 2 (Interior Adhesives and Sealants) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?
Meet one of the following requirements for adhesives and sealants
- 100% of installed products must meet SCAQMD Rule 1168 for VOC content.
- Minimum 90% by volume of adhesives and sealants must meet CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 for VOC emissions.
- Adhesives and sealants must meet applicable national VOC regulations or testing of VOC content must be performed in accordance with ASTM
What is the objective of Part 3 (Flooring) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?
VOCs from newly flooring be limited.
CDPH
What is the strategy for Part 3 (Flooring) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?
Limit VOC content of newly installed flooring in accordance with CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010
What is the objective of Part 4 (Insulation) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?
Limiting the VOC content of newly installed acoustic and thermal insulation.
CDPH
What is the strategy for Part 4 (Insulation) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?
Limit VOC content of newly installed insulation in accordance with CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010
What is the objective for Part 5 (Furniture and Furnishings) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?
Limiting the VOC content of newly purchased interior furniture and furnishings within the scope of the project
ANSI/BIFMA; CDPH
What are the strategies for Part 5 (Furniture and Furnishings) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?
Either
- Limit VOC content of 95% of newly purchased furniture and furnishings per ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Furniture Sustainability Standard, sections 7.6.1 and 7.6.62 when tested in accordance with ANSI/BIFMA Standard Method M7.1-2011
- Furniture and furnishings meet CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010