Many materials used in construction emit odors and gases. Some of these emissions are harmful, and some just degrade the aroma of air quality. Those emissions that are potentially harmful...or tested to be harmful...need to be identified and avoided or removed from living and working spaces.
California has made public a list of building products that have been certified by its manufacturer and an independent laboratory to meet the CHPS Low-Emitting Materials criteria-Section 01350-for use in a typical classroom as described in a CA Department of Health Services (CDHS) Standard Practice.
CDHS Standard Practice
Specifying Compliant Products This is not an exclusive list- other products may also qualify. School districts may specify compliant products that are not currently on the list. CHPS has determined that the certification and industry labeling programs listed here follow the CDHS Standard Practice or an acceptable alternative defined in the Practice. CHPS has not reviewed and does not endorse any test methods or claims by these organizations outside of the scope of the CDHS criteria.
California has made public a list of building products that have been certified by its manufacturer and an independent laboratory to meet the CHPS Low-Emitting Materials criteria-Section 01350-for use in a typical classroom as described in a CA Department of Health Services (CDHS) Standard Practice.
CDHS Standard Practice
Specifying Compliant Products This is not an exclusive list- other products may also qualify. School districts may specify compliant products that are not currently on the list. CHPS has determined that the certification and industry labeling programs listed here follow the CDHS Standard Practice or an acceptable alternative defined in the Practice. CHPS has not reviewed and does not endorse any test methods or claims by these organizations outside of the scope of the CDHS criteria.
- Green Label Plus by the Carpet & Rug Institute
- Indoor Advantage Gold by Scientific Certification Systems
- Floorscore by Scientific Certification Systems
- GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certification Program by GREENGUARD Environmental Institute [products must be certified after March 8, 2007]