4.504.4 Resilient flooring systems. Where resilient flooring is installed, at least 50 percent of floor area receiving resilient flooring shall comply with one or more of the following:
1. VOC emission limits defined in the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) High
Performance Products Database.
2. Products compliant with CHPS criteria certified under the Greenguard Children & Schools program.
3. Certification under the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) FloorScore program.
4. Meet the California Department of Public Health, “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of
Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers,”
Version 1.1, February 2010 (also known as Specification 01350.)
COMMENTARY
Purpose:
This section adopts VOC limits for interior resilient flooring based on the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Low-emitting Materials List, Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) FloorScore program, and other acceptable standards. Compliance with these VOC limits will help improve indoor and outdoor air quality and reduce occupants’ exposure to chemicals that can have adverse effects on human health at higher levels.
Examples of Acceptable Methods of Implementation and/or Compliance:
50 percent or more of the total area of resilient flooring is VOC-emissions compliant.
Flooring and adhesives that meet the VOC limits defined by CHPS for low-emitting materials in their High Performance Products Database.
Products compliant with CHPS criteria under the Greenguard Children and Schools Program.
Flooring certified under RFCI’s FloorScore program.
Products meeting specifications of the California Department of Public Health, “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers”, Version 1.1, February 2010 (also known as
Specification 01350.)
Provide documentation of product certification and compliance.
Hyperlinks to supporting sample documentation forms are included in Chapter 8. These forms may be used for documenting VOCs and formaldehyde content in adhesives, paints and coatings, flooring and composite wood products used in the structure. These forms should be supplemented by product labels, specifications, Material Safety Data Sheets, evidence of certifications, or other means acceptable to the local enforcing agency. These forms are samples and may be modified by the user as needed.
Background:
Resilient flooring is commonly used in kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, family rooms and in other areas. These systems are commonly made from materials such as cork, vinyl, linoleum and rubber. Resilient flooring provides users a standing surface with “give” or “bounce back”. In some instances, the ability for the material to be resistant to stains and microbial contamination make it a logical choice for use in homes.
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