Appendix: Materials

 

X01.1 — Restrict Asbestos
The following newly installed building materials contain asbestos less than 1% by weight:

1. Thermal system insulation (applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, breeching, tanks, ducts or other like components to prevent heat loss or gain).
2. Surfacing material (that is sprayed, troweled or otherwise applied to surfaces, for example acoustical plaster or fireproofing materials).
3. Wallboard/millboard, resilient floor covering, roofing and siding shingles (including metal cladding) and construction mastics.

 

X01.2 — Limit Mercury
All newly installed products meet the following:

1. Illuminated exit signs, thermostats, switches and electrical relays are mercury-free.
2. Low-mercury or mercury-free lamp technology meets the following specifications:

 

Fluorescent Lamp	Maximum Mercury Content
Compact, integral ballast	3.5 mg
Compact, non-integral ballast	3.5 mg
T-5, circular	9 mg
T-5, linear	2.5 mg
T-8, eight-foot	10 mg
T-8, four-foot	3.5 mg
T-8, two- and three- foot	3.5 mg
T-8, U-bent	6 mg
High-Pressure Sodium Lamp	Maximum Mercury Content
400 W or less	10 mg
Over 400 W	32 mg

 

X01.3 — Restrict Lead
All newly installed building materials meet the following materials composition requirements:

1. Drinking water systems and plumbing products are lead-free as defined by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and certified by an ANSI Accredited third-party certification body.
2. Indoor paints and surface coatings contain less than 90 ppm total lead.

 

X02.1 — Manage Asbestos Hazards
For renovation of buildings constructed prior to any applicable laws banning or restricting asbestos, asbestos evaluation and abatement is conducted in accordance with the following:

1. An on-site investigation of the space conducted by a certified risk assessor or inspector technician to determine the presence of any asbestos-based hazards is conducted, including Category I and Category II non-friable ACM, per 40 CFR Part 61; Subpart M; §61.145, Standard for demolition and renovation.
2. All spaces found to have asbestos hazards adhere to applicable protocol per 40 CFR Part 61; Subpart M; §61.145, Standard for demolition and renovation and 40 CFR Part 61; Subpart M; §61.150, Standard for waste disposal for manufacturing, fabricating, demolition, renovation and spraying operations.

 

X02.2 — Manage Lead Hazards
For renovation or painting of buildings constructed prior to any applicable laws banning or restricting lead paint, lead paint evaluation and abatement is conducted in accordance with the following:

1. All spaces found to have lead-based hazards must adhere to 40 CFR Part 745; Subpart L; §745.227, Work practice standards for conducting lead-based paint activities: target housing and child-occupied facilities, as outlined for multi-family dwellings and 40 CFR Part 745; Subpart E; Section §745.85, Work practice standards.
2. An on-site investigation of the space conducted by a certified risk assessor or inspector technician to determine the presence of any lead-based hazards in paint, dust and soil using the definitions in 40 CFR Part 745; Subpart D; §745.65, Lead-based paint hazards for residential dwellings or child-occupied facilities.

 

X02.3 — Manage Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Hazards
For renovation work that disturbs PCB-containing building materials (e.g. common window replacements) in buildings constructed before the institution of any applicable laws banning or restricting PCBs, prepare an abatement strategy for PCB containing materials in accordance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Steps to Safe PCB Abatement Activities that includes the following:

1. Characterization and sampling.
2. Protective measures for workers.
3. Safe storage and disposal.
4. Record keeping.

 

X03.1 — Ensure Acceptable Structures
Projects fulfill the following (as applicable):

1. Wood structures manufactured before the institution of any applicable laws banning or restricting CCA are tested. Wood structures containing CCA are replaced or remediated in accordance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA): Consumer Advice Related to CCA-Treated Wood, using penetrating (non-film-forming), oil-based, semi-transparent stains.
2. Artificial turf is assessed and remediated per the following:
   1. Conduct a sample test if lead concentration of synthetic turf fibers is unknown.
   2. If the lead concentration of synthetic turf fibers is greater than 300 mg/kg, perform dust-wipe testing per EPA protocol for dust-wipe testing to determine the surface dust-lead loading.
   3. If the wipe-testing results show lead loadings greater than 40 µg/ft2 replace with turf containing lead concentrations less than 300 mg/kg.

 

X03.2 — Manage Exterior Paint and Soil
Projects fulfill the following (as applicable):

1. Lead hazard assessment (and remediation, if needed) is performed to the top 1.5 cm [0.6 in] of existing bare soil (not covered by grass, vegetation or other landscaping including mulch covered soil) outside the building envelope and within the project boundary, following the guidance provided by US Federal Code 40 CFR Part 745; Subpart L; §745.227, "Work practice standards for conducting lead-based paint activities: target housing and child-occupied facilities." Relevant sections are listed below:
   1. Risk assessment (d)(8-11).
   2. Abatement (e)(7)
   3. Determinations (h)(4)
2. Industrial surface paints and coatings contain less than 0.1% by weight lead in the form of lead or lead compounds.

 

X04.1 — Manage Hazardous Waste
Project addresses hazardous waste through the following:

1. A waste stream plan addresses the management of the following hazardous wastes per U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR Part 273 Standards for Universal Waste Management, Subpart B or C (as applicable):
   1. Batteries.
   2. Pesticides.
   3. Equipment and lamps that may contain mercury.
2. A waste stream plan includes the following:
   1. Waste receptacle access.
   2. Waste or source reduction (including prevention, minimization and reuse).
   3. Recycling and materials recovery (including batteries, pesticides, lamps and mercury-containing equipment).
   4. Disposal of waste.

 

X05.1 — Manage Hazardous Materials
Asbestos:
For buildings constructed prior to any applicable laws banning or restricting asbestos, the following interim strategies for managing existing hazards are conducted and repeated every three years:

1. Development, maintenance and update of an asbestos management plan in accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), including all necessary actions to minimize asbestos hazards: repair, encapsulation, enclosure, maintenance and removal, following protocol detailed in the Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule, 40 CFR Part 763; Subpart E; §763.84-§763.95 or local equivalent.
2. Asbestos inspection through an accredited professional per the Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP), National Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) or local equivalent.
3. Post-abatement clearance for all projects is conducted in accordance with AHERA Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools, 40 CFR Part 763; Subpart E; Appendix A, Mandatory transmission electron microscopy method.

Lead:
For buildings constructed prior to any applicable laws banning or restricting lead paint, the following interim strategies for managing existing hazards are conducted and repeated every three years:

1. Interim controls are applied per 24 CFR Part 35; Subpart R; §35.1330, Interim controls, from Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing, for paint stabilization of deteriorated paint and treatments for friction and impact surfaces where levels of lead dust are above levels specified in §35.1320, or applicable local law or regulation.
2. Post-abatement clearance is conducted per 24 CFR Part 35; Subpart R; §35.1340, Clearance.
3. A reevaluation is conducted and a report produced per 24 CFR Part 35; Subpart R; §35.1355(b), Ongoing lead-based paint maintenance and reevaluation activities.
4. As provided by 24 CFR Part 35; Subpart B; §35.155, Minimum requirements, interim controls may be performed in combination with, or be replaced by, abatement methods provided by 35.1355, Ongoing lead-based paint maintenance and reevaluation activities.

 

X06.1 — Implement Site Assessment and Cleanup
Project sites used for past or present industrial activities [e.g. hazardous waste storage, fuel station, manufacturing plant, dry cleaners (on-site plant), automotive repair] undertake site assessment and remediation, prior to construction, per the following:

1. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment as described in ASTM E1527-05.
2. Phase II Environmental Site Assessment as described in ASTM E1903-97.
3. ISO/PRF 18504, Soil Quality Guidance on Sustainable Remediation, ASTM E2893-16, Standard Guide for Greener Cleanups or an equivalent program. Sustainable remediation programs considered equivalent must include the following base criteria:
   1. Provide risk-based approach to sustainable remediation (risk assessment/risk-benefit analysis).
   2. Consider the three pillars of sustainability: social, environmental and economic.
   3. Apply a tiered approach to assessment and provide an appraisal of remediation options.
   4. Consider safe working practices for workers during remediation.
   5. Require record keeping of decision-making and assessment processes.
   6. Provide protocol for engaging stakeholders, including management of impacts on community.
   7. Adopt a long-term vision that ensures lasting results.

 

X07.1 — Manage Pesticides
Pesticide minimization:
One of the following requirements is met:

1. Outdoor pesticide use is eliminated.
2. Hazards associated with outdoor pesticide use are minimized through the following:
   1. The creation of an Integrated Pest Management plan that incorporates elements detailed in Appendix X1.
   2. Use of outdoor pesticides with a Hazard Tier ranking of 3 (least hazardous) based on the Pesticide Research Institute's PestSmart tool or “Least Restricted” based on the Pesticide Product Evaluator tool, except in cases of emergency.

Pesticide application:
Projects provide the following for planned and emergency application of pesticides:

 

1. Planned use:
   1. Provide paper or digital notification to all building occupants on the protocol for pesticide use notification.
   2. Notify all building occupants via paper or digital means at least 24 hours prior to pesticide application.
   3. Post a notification sign at the site of application 24 hours prior to application and leave in place for at least 24 hours.
   4. Notification signs include the pesticide name, registration number, treatment location and date of application.
2. Emergency use:
   1. Provide paper or digital notification to all building occupants on the protocol for pesticide use notification.
   2. Notify all building occupants via paper or digital means within 24 hours of pesticide application.
   3. Post a notification sign at the site of application within 24 hours and leave in place for at least 24 hours.
   4. Notification signs include the pesticide name, registration number, treatment location and date of application.
   5. Provide information on the type of emergency or reason for unplanned use.

 

X08.1 — Limit Hazardous Materials
Projects meet one of the following requirements and develop a purchasing plan for continued procurement:

1. For all newly installed building materials, at minimum 20% by cost of the following building products and material types contain less than 100 ppm added lead:
   1. Doors and door hardware.
   2. Ductwork.
   3. Conduits.
   4. Metal studs.
   5. Mirrors/glass.
   6. Roofing or flashing.
   7. Brass cooler drains, pumps, motors and valves.
   8. Vinyl blinds or wallcovering.
2. For all newly installed furnishings and furniture (including textiles, finishes and dyes), all components that constitute at least 5%, by weight, furniture or furnishing assembly meet the following thresholds for material content:
   1. Mercury less than 100 ppm.
   2. Cadmium less than 100 ppm.
   3. Antimony less than 100 ppm.
   4. Hexavalent chromium in plated finishes less than 1000 ppm.
3. All newly installed electrical components: fire alarms, meters, sensors, thermostats and load break switches, meet the following maximum concentration value per listed substance:
   1. Lead (Pb): less than 1000 ppm.
   2. Mercury (Hg): less than 1000 ppm.
   3. Cadmium (Cd): less than 100 ppm.
   4. Hexavalent Chromium: (Cr VI) less than 1000 ppm.

 

X09.1 — Ensure Acceptable Cleaning Ingredients
Choose between the following:
Low hazard cleaning products:
Cleaning products, soaps, shampoos, disinfection and sanitization products are not manufactured with ingredients classified under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for the following endpoints:

1. Carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic substances
   1. H340 (may cause genetic defects).
   2. H350 (may cause cancer).
   3. H360 (may damage fertility of the unborn child).
2. Systemic toxicity/organ effects:
   1. H372 (causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure).
3. Systemic toxicity/organ effects:
   1. H372 (causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure).
4. Skin and respiratory irritation:
   1. H317 (may cause an allergic skin reaction).
   2. H334 (may cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled).

Cleaning product advocacy:
The following requirements are met:

1. Projects submit documentation demonstrating an attempt for procurement has been made for products free of ingredients classified under GHS hazard statements in Option 1. This includes a petition or formal request filed with at minimum three manufacturers/labels (per product category) who were unable to meet their needs.
2. Projects are permitted to use cleaning products compliant with Type 1 environmental labels as defined by ISO 14024:1999 and developed by a member of the Global Ecolabelling Network in place of products free of ingredients classified under GHS hazard statements in Option 1.

 

X09.2 — Implement Acceptable Cleaning Practices
Program training:
Projects have an annual training program in place for facilities staff or providers that addresses the following requirements:

1. Sequence of cleaning steps and use of personal protective equipment.
2. Use of cleaning products and materials and related equipment (e.g., cleaning chemical dispensing equipment).
3. Selection of low hazard cleaning materials.

Cleaning protocol:
Projects implement a cleaning schedule that addresses the following:

1. Extent and frequency of cleaning, including dated cleaning logs.
2. Protocol for disinfection, including:
   1. Identification and maintenance of a list of high-touch surfaces.
   2. Limitation of disinfection to high-touch surfaces.

Product storage:
Cleaning product storage meets the following requirements:

1. Bleach and ammonia-based cleaning products are kept in separate bins.
2. Any bins and bottles of bleach and ammonia-based cleaning products are affixed with large, color-coded labels indicating they are not to be mixed.

 

X10.1 — Manage Volatile Organic Compounds
The following requirements are met:

1. At minimum, 20% by cost of the following newly installed components contain halogenated flame retardants at less than 100 ppm or the extent allowable by local code:
   1. Furniture.
   2. Window and waterproofing membranes, door and window frames and siding.
   3. Flooring, ceiling tiles and wall coverings.
   4. Piping and electrical cables, conduits and junction boxes.
   5. Sound and thermal insulation.
   6. Duct and pipe insulation.
2. At minimum, 20% by cost of the following newly installed components contain urea-formaldehyde at less than 100 ppm or the extent allowable by local code:
   1. Composite wood products.
   2. Laminating adhesives and resins.
   3. Thermal insulation.

 

X10.2 — Manage Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)
The following requirements are met:

1. At minimum, 20% by cost of the following newly installed components contain total phthalates at less than 100 ppm or the extent allowable by local code:
   1. Flooring, including resilient and hard surface flooring and carpet.
   2. Wall coverings, window blinds and shades, shower curtains, furniture and upholstery.
   3. Plumbing pipes and moisture barriers.
2. All newly installed electrical components contain total phthalates at less than 1000 ppm or the extent allowable by local code in the following:
   1. Fire alarms, meters, sensors, thermostats and load break switches.

 

X10.3 — Purchase Compliant Products
Note: Projects may only receive points for this part if Part 1: Manage Volatile Organic Compounds or Part 2: Manage Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) is also achieved.
Projects have a program in place that specifies the following:

1. Future purchasing for repair, renovation or replacement of building materials and products that complies with requirements for 100% of components listed in Part 1: Manage Volatile Organic Compounds and Part 2: Manage Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs).

 

X11.1 — Manage Furniture and Furnishings Emissions
Newly installed furniture and furnishings meet VOC emission thresholds set by one of the following programs, earning points based on the table below:

 

Percent Compliance by Cost	Points
50%	1
90%	2

 

1. ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Furniture Sustainability Standard sections 7.6.1 or 7.6.2, tested in accordance with ANSI/BIFMA Standard Method M7.1-2011 or any more recent version.
2. California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v.1.1-2010 or any more recent version.

 

X11.2 — Manage Flooring and Insulation Emissions
All newly installed flooring and thermal and acoustic insulation (excluding duct and pipe insulation) inside the building meet the following VOC emission thresholds:

1. California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v.1.1-2010 or any more recent version.

 

X12.1 — Manage Product Emissions: Adhesives, Sealants, Paints and Coatings
Newly applied adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings applied inside the building meet all VOC emission thresholds set by the following program, earning points based on the table below:

 

Percent Compliance by Cost	Points
50%	1
70%	2
90%	3

 

1. California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v.1.1-2010 or any more recent version for VOC emissions.

 

X12.2 — Manage Product Content: Adhesives, Sealants, Paints and Coatings
Newly applied adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings applied inside the building meet VOC content thresholds of one of the following (as applicable) earning points based on the table below:

 

Percent Compliance by Cost	Points
75%	1
90%	2

 

1. California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2007, Suggested Control Measure (SCM) for Architectural Coatings.
2. Conduct testing of VOC content in accordance with ASTM D2369-10; ISO 11890, part 1; ASTM D6886-03; or ISO 11890-2, and meet thresholds of CARB 2007 or SCAQMD Rule 1113 June 3, 2011 or Rule 1168 amended October 6, 2017.

 

X13.1 — Select Optimized Materials
Newly installed furnishings, built-in furniture, interior finishes and finish materials comply with some combination of the following programs, earning points based on the table below:

 

Percent Compliance by Cost	Points
15%	1
25%	2

 

1. Declare: Living Building Challenge Red List Free, Declare: Living Building Challenge Compliant or Living Product Challenge label.
2. No GreenScreen® Benchmark 1, List Translator 1 or List Translator Possible 1 substances over 1,000 ppm, as verified by a qualified Ph.D. toxicologist or Certified Industrial Hygienist.
3. Cradle to Cradle Certified™ products with a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level in the Material Health category or products with a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level Material Health Certificate from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.

 

X14.1 — Promote Ingredient Disclosure
Material information:
Newly installed interior finishes and finish materials, furnishings (including workstations) and built-in furniture have some combination of the following material descriptions, with ingredients identified and disclosed to 1,000 ppm and earning points based on the table below:

 

Minimum Percent by Cost	Points
25% (by cost)	1
50% (by cost)	2

 

1. Declare Label.
2. Health Product Declaration.
3. Any screening and hazard disclosure method accepted in USGBC's LEED v4 MR credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients, Option 1: material ingredient reporting.

Material library:
The following is met:

1. A digital or physical library is provided to occupants on compliant products as part of the resource library required through Feature C01: Health and Wellness Awareness. The library is prominently displayed and easily accessible to occupants.

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