In the realm of construction, the emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility has never been higher. With the aim of promoting this ethos, the Green Building Materials Certification Form serves as a pivotal document for projects striving for green certification. Revised on October 30, 2013, this form meticulously records the eco-friendly attributes of building materials used in construction projects. It covers a wide array of specifications including the project name, contractor details, specific sections, and contact information. Furthermore, it delves into the characteristics of the materials such as their recycled content—differentiating between post-consumer and post-industrial origins, the location of manufacture and raw materials origin, the use of rapidly renewable resources, adherence to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) guidelines for wood-based products, and the volatile organic compound (VOC) content in adhesives, sealants, paints, and coatings. For contractors, this form not only acts as a declaration of compliance with various green building standards like LEED, EPA, SCAQMD, and Green Seal but also necessitates a commitment to maintaining these standards throughout the purchasing and installation phases of construction. The onus is placed on the contractor to seek prior written approval for any changes in the “green building” material characteristics, highlighting the form’s role in ensuring accountability and transparency in the construction process.
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Form Name | Green Building Materials Certification Form |
Form Length | 2 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
Other names | green building materials, green building, what is green building, cradle 2 cradle certification buildings |
GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS CERTIFICATION FORM
Revision Date: 10/30/13
PROJECT NAME: __________________________
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CONTACT NAME: |
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TEL. NO: ______________________________ SUBMITTAL NO: |
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VOC Content |
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3. CF 116 Filler Foam |
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NK = Not Known N/A = Not Applicable
NOTES / DEFINITIONS:
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3.Manufactured: Final assembly of components into building product that is furnished and installed by trades [e.g., if the hardware comes from Dallas, TX, the lumber from Keene, NH, and the joist is assembled in Kent, WA; then the location of final assembly is Kent, WA]. www.gpsvisualizer.com/calculators can be used to calculate
4.Raw Materials: Virgin or recovered resources from which the product’s components are made [i.e., before processing or manufacturing].
5.Rapidly Renewable: Materials and products made from raw materials that are harvested within a
6.FSC Certified:
7.VOC Content: The quantity of volatile organic compounds contained in products such as adhesives, sealants and architectural coatings. VOC content is to be reported in grams/liter or lbs/gallon, less water and any exempt compounds/solvents.
CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION:
I, ________________________________________ a duly authorized representative of______________________________________________ hereby certify that the information contained herein
accurately represents the listed “green building” characteristics of the materials to be provided by our company as components of the building construction. Furthermore, I understand that any change in such “green building” material characteristics during the purchasing and/or installation period will require prior written approval from the Construction Manager and Owner.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: _____________________________________________ |
DATE: ______________________ |
VOC Requirements for Building Products |
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2/25/09 |
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LEED1 |
EPA2 |
SCAQMD3 |
Green Seal4 |
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250 g/l |
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250 g/l |
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Sealant |
SCAQMD RULE 1168 |
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RULE 1168 |
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1LEED – Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design – Green Building Rating System for New Construction & Major Renovations
2EPA 40CFR Part 59 National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural Coatings
3South Coast Air Quality Management District – State EPA / Southern California
4Green Seal - Green Seal is an independent,