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Table 2. Thresholds for low-emitting materials for Core and Shell projects
| Product categories | Threshold | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Achieve any three categories: • Paints and coatings • Flooring • Ceilings • Adhesives and sealants • Walls • Insulation • Composite wood | >90% of all products in each product category | 1 |
Core and Shell only Products to be specified and installed by tenants may be excluded. Communicate the base building’s product list in the tenant guidelines.
Product Categories
The following products and materials are not applicable to the low-emitting materials product categories: structural elements, equipment related to fire suppression, HVAC (including ductwork), plumbing, electrical, conveying and communications systems, poured concrete, structural framing, structural insulated panels (SIPs), and water-resistive barriers (material installed on a substrate to prevent bulk water intrusion).
Paints and coatings
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Paints and coatings, by volume, cost, or surface area, must meet the volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions evaluation criteria.
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The paints and coatings product category includes all interior paints and coatings wetapplied on-site.
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Exclude foamed-in-place and sprayed insulation (include in insulation category).
Adhesives and sealants
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Adhesives and sealants, by volume or cost, must meet the VOC emissions evaluation criteria.
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The adhesives and sealants product category includes all interior adhesives and sealants wet-applied on-site, including those used to install air or vapor barrier membranes and floorsetting materials.
Flooring
- Nonstructural flooring materials, by surface area or cost, must meet the VOC emissions evaluation criteria.
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