Indoor Environmental Quality - Credit 4.1

Low-Emitting Materials - Adhesives and Sealants (1 points)

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Adhesives must meet or exceed the VOC limits of South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule # 1168. 

Incidental concrete application: Low-VOC adhesives and sealants (used as fillers as opposed to coatings) must be used in conjunction with any concrete work that is exposed to the inside of the building. “Inside” is defined as all areas within the outer air/moisture barrier.

Other credits in this category

• Low-Emitting Materials - Paints and Coatings
• Low-Emitting Materials - Flooring Systems
• Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
• Thermal Comfort - Design
• Daylight and Views - Daylight
• Daylight and Views - Views