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CI-2009 IEQc4.3:Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems

FloorScore Alternative Compliance Path

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Tanmay Tathagat
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I am seeking clarity on the alternative compliance for FloorScore certified materials. Per the User Guide, "100% of non-carpet finished flooring must be FloorScore certified, and must constitute atleast 25% of the finished floor area." Does this mean, if the non-carpet (i.e.Hard Surface floor) area is less than 25% of the total finished floor, it does not have to be FloorScore certified? In my project, only about 8% of the finished floor area has hard surface flooring while the remaining area is carpeted. So was wondering if it needed to comply with FloorScore requirements?

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Mon, 04/23/2012 - 14:01

Hi Tanmay, My understanding is that your hard surface flooring, even if only 8% of your finished floor area, must also be FloorScore (or tested to show compliance) in order to meet this credit. Your carpet would also need to be CRI Green Label Plus.

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