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Created on LEED Interpretation

ID#

li-6059

Credit NameEQc4.2 - Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
Credit CategoryIndoor environmental quality
International ApplicableYes

Rating System

LEED BD+C: New Construction

Rating System Version

v2 - LEED 2.0

Inquiry

We just discovered during a site visit that our painting contractor used a product that does not meet the Green Seal VOC limits in two rooms (men\'\'s & women\'\'s restrooms). However, throughout the rest of the building, zero VOC paint was used. Because we don\'\'t want to lose this point, is there any acceptable means for demonstrating we\'\'ve met the intent of this credit? Can we seal the existing paint with zero VOC paint? Do we need to remove it? Or is there a way to calculate the total VOC limit on the project, having the zero-VOC paint balance out the non-conforming paint?

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