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L Flooring INTENT To use flooring products with one or more highly preferable environmental attributes. L2. LOW-EMITTING FLOORING MEETS SECTION 01350 RESIDENTIAL STANDARD CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION This measure is available for allocation (partial credit). Allocation should be calculated based on the total flooring installed in the home. Up to three points of credit may be given for using flooring material that meets the section 01350 Residential standard for emissions. To achieve each point value, the materials must be used in at least the following amount of the floor area: ? ? ? One point for ? 25% of the floor area Two points for ? 50% of the floor area Three points for ? 75% of the floor area If the flooring material is carpet, the carpet pad must also meet this criteria. Any adhesives used in installing the flooring materials must meet the appropriate VOC standard for the specific product, according to SCAQMD Rule 1168 (2005 amendments version) standards Even if it is not certified via testing, hardwood flooring, tile, and exposed concrete floor meets the intent of this measure as long as the finish (i.e., tile or concrete sealer, wax, etc.) does not exceed 100 g/L of VOC emissions (SCAQMD Rule 1113) or the appropriate VOC standard for the specific product, according to SCAQMD Rule 1168 (2005 amendments version) standards. VERIFICATION Field Verification: The Rater will complete field verification, compare documents to field conditions, and take representative photos. Documentation: The Rater must collect material specifications, certification method, invoices, cut sheets, and percentage of floor area coverage. INTENT To reduce indoor air pollution from emissions of formaldehyde and VOCs in flooring materials. L3. DURABLE FLOORING CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION This measure is available for allocation (partial credit). Allocation should be calculated based on the total flooring installed in the home. GreenPoint Rated Existing Home Rating Manual Version 6.0, September 2013 © Build It Green 100