Rating System

LEED BD+C: New Construction, LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors, LEED BD+C: Core and Shell, LEED BD+C: Schools

Rating System Version

v3 - LEED 2009, v2 - Schools 2007, v2 - LEED 2.2

Inquiry

This CIR is being submitted to assess whether this proposed ID credit may qualify for a point assuming that all proposed standards are met and all documentation is made. ID Credit Title: Low-Emitting Exterior Materials: Paints and Coatings Narrative Statement of Credit Intent: Reduce the quantity of air contaminants that are odorous, irritating, and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers. Increase the demand for Low VOC materials for exterior applications. Narrative Statement Describing Credit Requirements: Paints and coating used on the exterior of the building shall comply with following standards: Architectural paints, stains and coatings. Do not exceed VOC limits set by Green Seal Standard GS-11 - Flats - 50 g/L - Non-Flats / Primers - 150g/L Anti-corrosive paints, stains, and coatings. Do not exceed VOC limits set by Green Seal Standard GS-03. - 250 g/L Clear wood finishes, floor coatings, stains, and shellacs. Do not exceed VOC limits set by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) Rule 1113 - Clear wood finishes: varnish 350 g/L; lacquer 550 g/L - Floor Coatings: 100 g/L - Sealers: waterproofing sealers 250 g/L; sanding sealers 275 g/L; all other sealers 200 g/L - Shellacs: clear 730 g/L; pigmented 550 g/L - Stains: 250 g/L Narrative Describing Project\'s Approach to the Credit: Require all exterior paint applications to meet the same standards as for interior paint applications. Exterior paint applications will include but are not limited to exterior hollow metal doors, soffits, fascias, metal roof touch-up, metal cap flashings, metal lintels, and vent grating. The coating for our metal roof will be a factory applied finish.