| 1. | Comply with requirements of ASHRAE Standard 55-1992 for
thermal comfort and ASHRAE Standard 62-1989 for ventilation, as a minimum. |
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| 2. | Compare materials for lowest relative levels of volatile organic
compounds (VOCs), formaldehyde, 4PC and particulates. |
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| 3. | Meet Carpet and Rug Institute Green Tag program
compliance. |
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| 4. | Meet National Particleboard Association
Standard NPA 10-92 for urea-formaldehyde content. |
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| 5. | Use waterborne rather than solvent-based adhesives. |
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| 6. | Use low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) paints
and avoid petrochemical-based paints. |
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| 7. | Specify general construction sequencing and installation of
wet, odorous work, (i.e., painting, coatings, solvent-based materials) before dry/sink materials,
(i.e., carpet, ceiling tile). |