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Straightforward credit, but can be tough
Of all the IEQc4 credits, IEQc4.5 can be among the most straightforward point to earn, especially if you choose to meet the credit by using Greenguard Children and Schools–certified furniture. Teams may find it difficult or costly, however, to meet their needs for all classroom furniture through Greenguard, due to somewhat limited choices. Note that this credit requires Greenguard Children and Schools certified products, which are different from Greenguard Indoor Air Quality certified products.
Pick furniture from an approved list when possible
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Pursue four of six low-emitting materials credits
Schools have six low-emitting materials credits, but can earn a maximum of four points from them, so choose four to pursue:
- IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
- IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
- IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
- IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
- IEQc4.5: Low-Emitting Materials—Furniture and Furnishings
- IEQc4.6: Low-Emitting Materials—Ceiling and Wall Systems
Choose the credits that are the easiest for your project to achieve. Typically IEQc4.1 and IEQc4.2 are the easiest....
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Low Emitting Furnishings under LEED for Schools 2007
We have used Green Guard For Schools furnishings and have
certificates with dates etc. However the template also asks for a letter.
Is this mandatory or will the certificates get this credit for Schools 2007?
For transparency sake - GREENGUARD is part of UL Enviornment, whom I work for.
We have never seen anything besides the GREENGUARD certificates or a test lab report needed for Schools IEQ c4.5. Since you have the printable certificates from the website, you should be fine.
Thank you... Good News Suzy
Schools IEQ c4.5
Someone added a LEED submittal in our master specifications for Projection Screens that are Greenguard certified. Its my understanding that projection screens, or any product in Division 11, does not qualify for IEQ credits. Is this correct?
Projection screens are not furniture, nor walls, correct? No then they do not fall under any of the included categories. Sorry for that.
LOW-EMITTING FURNITURE FOR BD+C
Under NC it was possible to earn an ID point for Low-emitting Furniture based on specific CIRCredit Interpretation Ruling. Used by design team members experiencing difficulties in the application of a LEED prerequisite or credit to a project. Typically, difficulties arise when specific issues are not directly addressed by LEED information/guide-approved requirements. Anyone heard of being allowed to do so under BD+C for new construction (not Schools)? As we know, GBCI is in the process of re-thinking their "no precedent" policy with regard to CIRs, especially those that have been asked and answered. [As an aside, in our office we had to ask these 2 questions twice (for 2 separate projects!) that had been and continue to be allowed: PVs on adjacent buildings for EA 2 and lead/asbestos applicability under SS3. Both were answered in the affirmative. I had a personal email from GBCI saying that these types of questions would eventually be exempt from precedent setting limitations. The problem was that issues like these were not picked up and folded into LEED v3 2009, so we end up having to ask them again.] Enough harping. What can anyone share about low-emitting furniture in BD+C NC?
I believe it is generally understood that taking a credit from a rating system other than LEED-NC and using it to earn IDc1 under NC is an acceptable path. I would assume that this would apply to this situation. It's worth noting, however, that in LEED for Schools, you can only choose to earn 4 of 6 of the IEQc4 credits. so that may also carry over to LEED-NC.
if you do attempt this as an ID credit under NC - do you have to include the systems furnitureSystems furniture includes panel-based workstations comprising modular interconnecting panels, hang-on components, and drawer and filing components or a free-standing grouping of furniture items designed to work in concert. in the applicable MR credits?
That's a really good question. You would certainly be safer to include it, so I'd say to do it if you can. If you didn't you might still get by, but it's harder to say. I wonder if anyone else has experience with that....
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