Finish TradesQuestion 462 of 700
CALGreen requires that a specified percentage of installed resilient flooring meet an approved low-emission (CDPH) testing standard. This requirement is intended MAINLY to protect what?
a.The structural strength of the subfloor
b.The fire rating of the assembly
c.Indoor air quality for building occupants
d.The floor's resistance to earthquakes
Explanation
Low-emission certification limits the chemicals resilient flooring releases into the air, so the goal is protecting indoor air quality and occupant health. Subfloor strength, fire rating, and seismic resistance are governed by other, unrelated provisions.
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