Which standard is associated with Low-Emitting Materials under Indoor Air Quality credits?

The standard associated with Low-Emitting Materials under Indoor Air Quality credits is ISO 16000. This standard provides guidelines and protocols for the determination of emissions from indoor materials into the air, focusing on assessing the indoor air quality and evaluating the impact of different materials on it. This makes it highly relevant for projects aiming to achieve LEED credits related to low-emitting materials, as it helps verify that products used within the building will not negatively affect indoor air quality.

ISO 17025 and ISO Guide 65, while important standards in their own right, focus on laboratory competency and product certification, respectively, which do not specifically address indoor air emissions. AgBB (the German Committee for Health-related Evaluation of Building Products) deals with the health assessment of building products, but it is not as widely recognized in the LEED context as ISO 16000 for this specific application.

Thus, ISO 16000 is crucial for ensuring that materials used in construction contribute to better indoor air quality, aligning perfectly with LEED’s goals for sustainable building practices.