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Appendix A4

Section A4.504

California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-12 · California

POLLUTANT CONTROL

A4.504.1 Compliance with formaldehyde limits. Use composite wood products made with either California Air Resources Board approved no-added formaldehyde (NAF) resins or ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins.

Note: Documentation must be provided that verifies that finish materials are certified to meet the pollutant emission limits.

A4.504.2 Resilient flooring systems. Resilient flooring systems installed in the building shall meet the percentages specified in this section and comply with the VOC-emission limits defined in at least one of the following:

  1. Products compliant with 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), certified as a CHPS Low-Emitting Material in the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) High Performance Products Database.

  2. Products certified UL GREENGUARD Gold (formerly 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.)

Tier 1. At least 90 percent of the total area of resilient flooring installed shall comply.

Tier 2. At least 100 percent of the total area of resilient flooring installed shall comply.

Exception for Tier 2: An allowance for up to 5 percent specialty purpose flooring may be permitted.

Note: Documentation must be provided that verifies that finish materials are certified to meet the pollutant emission limits in this section.

A4.504.3 Thermal insulation. Thermal insulation installed in the building shall meet the following requirements:

Tier 1. Install thermal insulation in compliance with 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), certified as a CHPS LowEmitting Material in the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) High Performance Products Database; products certified under the UL GREENGUARD Gold (formerly Greenguard Children & Schools program); or meet 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).

Tier 2. Install insulation which complies with Tier 1 plus does not contain any added formaldehyde.

Note: Documentation must be provided that verifies the materials are certified to meet the pollutant emission limits in this section.

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▸Contents — California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11)
California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11)
  1. Chapter 1 — ADMINISTRATION
  2. Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
  3. Chapter 3 — GREEN BUILDING
  4. Chapter 4 — RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
  5. Chapter 5 — NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
  6. Chapter 6 — REFERENCED ORGANIZATIONS AND STANDARDS
  7. Chapter 7 — INSTALLER AND SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS
  8. Chapter 8 — COMPLIANCE FORMS, WORKSHEETS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL
  9. ▸Appendix A4
    Overview
    1. Section A4.101
    2. Section A4.102
    3. Section A4.103
    4. Section A4.104
    5. Section A4.105
    6. Section A4.106
    7. Section A4.107
    8. Section A4.108
    9. Section A4.201
    10. Section A4.202
    11. Section A4.203
    12. Section A4.305
    13. Section A4.306
    14. Section A4.301
    15. Section A4.302
    16. Section A4.303
    17. Section A4.304
    18. Section A4.401
    19. Section A4.402
    20. Section A4.403
    21. Section A4.404
    22. Section A4.405
    23. Section A4.406
    24. Section A4.407
    25. Section A4.408
    26. Section A4.409
    27. Section A4.410
    28. Section A4.411
    29. Section A4.501
    30. Section A4.502
    31. Section A4.503
    32. Section A4.504
    33. Section A4.505
    34. Section A4.506
    35. Section A4.507
    36. Section A4.508
    37. Section A4.509
    38. Section A4.601
    39. Section A4.602
    40. Section A4.602
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