IEQ-4: Daylight
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits by contributing, when appropriately designed in combination with other materials/elements to a Daylight Factor (DF) of >2.0%, or a Daylight Illuminance (DI) of at least 200 Lux in kitchens, and DF of >1.5% and DI of at least 150 Lux for living areas in accordance with prescribed requirements. Credit points achieved are determined by the percentage (60% and 90%) of the nominated area with the above defined DF or DI.
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IEQ-4 Note 1: Daylight
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits by contributing, when appropriately designed in combination with other materials/elements to a Daylight Factor (DF) of >2.0%, or a Daylight Illuminance (DI) of at least 200 Lux in kitchens, and DF of >1.5% and DI of at least 150 Lux for living areas in accordance with prescribed requirements. Credit points achieved are determined by the percentage (60% and 90%) of the nominated area with the above defined DF or DI.
Product may contribute as an individual component, in combination with other suitable components, in providing Daylight, in whole or in part, with the prescribed requirements.
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IEQ-7: Internal Noise Levels
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining this credit by maintaining internal noise levels at an appropriate level when appropriately designed in combination with other materials/elements. One credit point is achieved when building services noise meets satisfactory design sound levels and one point is achieved where building construction exceeds the Building Code of Australia in accordance with prescribed requirements.
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Points Available
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IEQ-7 Note 1: Internal Noise Levels
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining this credit by directly reducing internal noise levels of Building Services Design. One Credit point is achieved where the Building Services Design combined with external noise intrusion meets the prescribed standards.
Product may contribute as an individual component, in combination with other suitable components, in achieving an Internal Noise Level that complies, in whole or in part, with the prescribed requirements.
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Points Available
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IEQ-8: Volatile Organic Compounds: Paints
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining a credit point as it meets the prescribed Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content standard for paints. To achieve the credit point at least 95% of all internal painted surfaces in the project must be in accordance with the prescribed standard OR no paint is used.
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IEQ-8 Note 1: Volatile Organic Compounds: Paints
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining a credit point as it meets the prescribed Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content standard for paints. To achieve the credit point at least 95% of all internal painted surfaces in the project must be in accordance with the prescribed standard OR no paint is used.
Product may eliminate the need for painted surfaces and assist a project in obtaining maximum IEQ-8 credits (paints) for using no paints.
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IEQ-8: Volatile Organic Compounds: Flooring
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits as it meets the prescribed Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emission standard for carpets. To achieve credit points all carpets used in the project must be in accordance with the prescribed standard, or alternatively if low-VOC flooring options are used.
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IEQ-8: Volatile Organic Compounds: Adhesives and Sealants
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining a credit point as it meets the prescribed Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emission standard for adhesives and sealants. To achieve the credit point 95% of all adhesives and sealants must be in accordance with the prescribed standard or no adhesives/sealants used.
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Points Available
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IEQ-8 Note 1: Volatile Organic Compounds: Adhesives and Sealants
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining a credit point as it meets the prescribed Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emission standard for adhesives and sealants. To achieve the credit point 95% of all adhesives and sealants must be in accordance with the prescribed standard or no adhesives/sealants used.
Product may eliminate the need for adhesives/sealants and assist a project in obtaining maximum IEQ-8 credits (adhesives & sealants) for using no adhesives/sealants.
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IEQ-9: Formaldehyde Minimisation
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits as it meets the prescribed standards for formaldehyde emissions for engineered wood products. Products with formaldehyde emissions of less than or equal to E1 are compliant with this credit. To achieve the credit point all engineered wood products used in the project must be in accordance with these requirements.
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IEQ-9 Note 1: Formaldehyde Minimisation
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits as it meets the prescribed standards for formaldehyde emissions for engineered wood products. Products with formaldehyde emissions of less than or equal to E1 are compliant with this credit. To achieve the credit point all engineered wood products used in the project must be in accordance with these requirements.
Product may offer an alternative to composite wood products and assist a project in obtaining maximum IEQ-9 credits for containing no formaldehyde.
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