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LBi-2.4: Material Emissions: Ceiling <strong>System</strong>s<br />

Intent Confirm the use of low emission ceiling systems to encourage the desirability of these<br />

spaces in relation to improved occupant health.<br />

Credit<br />

Requirements<br />

Awarding<br />

Credit Points<br />

Credit<br />

Submission:<br />

Design <strong>Rating</strong><br />

Credit<br />

Submission:<br />

Construction<br />

<strong>Rating</strong><br />

Calculations<br />

and<br />

Methodology<br />

GENERAL<br />

Suspended Ceiling <strong>System</strong>s<br />

Demonstrate that all suspended ceiling systems comply<br />

with the requirements of BS EN 13964: 2004 section 4.5,<br />

in relation to asbestos (no asbestos) and formaldehyde<br />

content (which must meet class E1 at a minimum and be<br />

tested, classified and appropriately marked).<br />

Non-Suspended Ceiling <strong>System</strong>s<br />

Comply with the requirements listed in LBi-2.1 for any<br />

Adhesives and Sealants.<br />

Comply with the requirements listed in LBi-2.2 for any<br />

Paints and Coatings.<br />

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT/CLARIFICATIONS<br />

Permission to reproduce extracts from BS EN<br />

13964: 2004 is granted by BSI*<br />

For any wood based paneled ceilings, comply with the requirements of BS EN 13986:2004<br />

in relation to limits and testing requirements for formaldehyde VOC content (which must<br />

meet class E1 at a minimum) and do not exceed 5 parts per million (ppm) for<br />

Pentachlorophenol (PCP) content.<br />

CREDIT POINTS REQUIREMENTS<br />

1<br />

Design <strong>Rating</strong><br />

(maximum)<br />

1 All ceiling systems meet credit criteria<br />

1<br />

Construction <strong>Rating</strong><br />

(maximum)<br />

1 All ceiling systems meet credit criteria<br />

� Narrative describing all ceiling systems along with extracts from specifications for all<br />

ceiling systems and their components in relation to the project. Confirm that all<br />

components comply with the credit requirements.<br />

� Billing/purchase receipts for all aspects relating to the ceiling systems of the project;<br />

� Tracking sheet, signed by the construction managers for receipt of all products<br />

requiring compliance with the requirements; and<br />

� Material Safety Data Sheets and Technical Data Sheets for all products requiring<br />

compliance with the credit requirements.<br />

None<br />

References � BS EN 13964: 2004 “Suspended Ceilings – Requirements and Test Methods”, section<br />

4.5, www.bsigroup.com<br />

� BS EN 13986:2004 “Wood-based panels for use in construction – Characteristics,<br />

evaluation of conformity and marking”, sections 5.7 and 5.18, www.bsigroup.com<br />

� See also LBi-5.1 Adhesives and Sealants and LBi-5.2 Paints and Coatings.<br />

* British Standards can be obtained in PDF or hard copy formats from the BSI online shop: www.bsigroup.com/Shop or by contacting BSI Customer Services for hardcopies only: Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 9001, Email:<br />

cservices@bsigroup.com.<br />

<strong>Pearl</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Rating</strong> <strong>System</strong>: Design & Construction, Version 1.0, April 2010 90 of 223

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