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Finishes Low-VOC paints must emit less than 50 g/L VOCs regardless of sheen, and zero-VOC paints must emit less than 5 g/L VOCs. All interior paints and primers must meet the specified threshold. This measure includes aerosol paints. It does not include trim. VERIFICATION Documentation: The Rater must collect paint and primer VOC levels, coverage, and invoice. INTENT To improve indoor air quality by reducing the emissions of VOCs from interior paint and primer.

K3.

LOW-VOC CAULKS AND ADHESIVES MEET SCAQMD RULE 1168

CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION This measure is available for allocation (partial credit). Allocation should be calculated based on the total adhesives used in the home. Two points of credit are available for using caulks and adhesives with VOC concentrations that meet the appropriate standard for the specific product according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1168 (2005 amendments version) standards. VERIFICATION Field Verification: The Rater has the option of conducting field compliance verifications. Documentation: The Rater will collect builder’s documentation of VOC levels of product and invoice. INTENT To improve indoor air quality by reducing the level of VOCs in caulks in construction adhesives.

K4.

ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE MATERIALS FOR INTERIOR FINISH

CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION This measure is available for allocation (partial credit). Allocation should be calculated based on the total adhesives used in the home. Up to 9 points may be awarded for the use of materials that meet one of the attributes defined earlier in this section, as follows: K4.1. Cabinets (Up to 2 Points)

To receive credit, at least 10% of the square footage of all cabinet materials must meet one defined attribute. This measure include materials used in the box, face, frame, toe kick, shelves, and door; it does not include countertop or countertop substrate. 92 GreenPoint Rated Existing Home Rating Manual Version 6.0, September 2013 © Build It Green