5.1 Interior Systems

Attribute Descriptions

Interior construction is described in two categories: construction products and materials, those elements that are built to create functional spaces, and finish materials, those products that are applied to the construction products to conceal, protect, or enhance the appearance of construction products or to provide wearing surfaces.

Construction Products and Materials include doors, windows (borrowed lights), permanent partitions, demountable partitions, operable partitions, and millwork. Each product has been evaluated based on its applicable characteristics. Products have been evaluated for construction, durability, acoustic properties, security, operability/flexibility, and other characteristics that reflect the functional requirements of the product under consideration.

Interior Finishes and Materials addresses performance levels of typical floor, wall, and ceiling finishes, focusing on each product's durability, maintenance, service life, and environmental qualities. Metrics and attributes vary by finish based on performance need. Durability describes composition/content, thickness, hardness, strength, wear resistance, load limit, and water absorption. Maintenance addresses wear layer/sealer, barrier/backing, cleanability, stain resistance, microbial resistance, and mold/mildew resistance. Service life is described in terms of the length of warranty available. Environmental addresses recycled content, renewable resources, local materials, and VOC emissions.

I. Construction Products and Materials

Fire ratings may be required to meet regulatory requirements without regard to performance level selected. They do not necessarily enhance performance, durability, appearance, or other attributes. Therefore, products and materials are described without regard to fire rating.

The baseline performance characteristics described are commercial quality products and would be suitable for use in most applications.

Acoustical performance is described in terms of Sound Transmission Coefficient (STC) as determined by ASTM E90, Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements. Rules of thumb for interpreting ratings are:

STC 35: Loud speech audible but not intelligible.
STC 40: Onset of "privacy".
STC 45: Loud speech barely audible.
STC 50: Loud speech not audible; shouting barely audible.
STC 55: Very loud sounds such as musical instruments or a stereo can be faintly heard.
STC 60: Superior soundproofing; most sounds inaudible.

Solid Core Wood Doors

Wood doors may have vision panels and other features that do not change their level of performance. Performance characteristics described are a minimum combination for each group. Any one of the characteristics might be enhanced without changing the performance level (e.g.: A rosewood veneer could be applied to a ★ door without changing its performance level). Doors may have power assist or may be power operated and may have various types of electronically controlled locking mechanisms such as magnetic locks or electric strikes. Doors shall be fabricated in accordance with WDMA I.S.-1.A, Architectural Wood Flush Doors, and DHI A115-W, Wood Door Hardware Standards, Hardware Preparation. Hardware shall comply with BHMA A156 series requirements. Hollow metal frames shall be fabricated to meet requirements of ASTM/SDI 250.4, Criteria for Physical Endurance for Steel Doors and Hardware Reinforcings. All doors and frames should be factory prepared for hardware installation. Hollow metal frames should be factory primed.

Baseline: Bonded stave core construction, AWI Custom Grade. Hardwood (birch or poplar) or medium density overlay (MDO) veneer for field painting. Grade 1 bored (cylinder) locks with plated finish. Knock-down hollow metal frame, 0.053-inch (1.3mm) thick, galvanized for installation in wet areas. Twenty-five year warranty. No acoustical rating. Security features are provided by door swing, hinge pin selection, and lock function.
★: Bonded particle board core, AWI Custom Grade. Field finished oak, maple, or similar hardwood veneer, random match. Grade 1 standard duty mortise locks with plated finish. Knock-down hollow metal frame, Level 3, 0.053-inch (1.3mm) thick, galvanized for installation in wet areas. Lifetime warranty. No acoustical rating. Security features are provided by door swing, hinge pin selection, and lock function.
★★: Bonded structural composite core, AWI Premium Grade. Shop finished cherry, walnut or similar hardwood veneer, running match. Grade 1 heavy duty mortise locks, solid stainless steel or bronze. Welded hollow metal frame, Level 3, 0.053-inch (1.3mm) thick, galvanized. Lifetime warranty. STC 45. Time rated (15 minute) forced entry rating.
★★★: Bonded structural composite core, AWI Premium Grade. Shop finished teak, rosewood or similar hardwood veneer, book match. Grade 1 heavy duty mortise locks, solid stainless steel or bronze. Welded hollow metal frame, Level 4, 0.067-inch (1.7mm) thick, galvanized. Lifetime warranty. STC 50; gasketed frame. Forced entry and ballistic resistant.

Hollow Metal Doors

Hollow metal doors may have vision panels and other features that do not change their level of performance. Performance characteristics described are a minimum combination for each group. Any one of the characteristics might be enhanced without changing the performance level. Doors may have power assist or may be power operated and may have various types of electronically controlled locking mechanisms such as magnetic locks or electric strikes. Doors and frames shall be fabricated to meet requirements of ASTM/SDI 250.4, Criteria for Physical Endurance for Steel Doors and Hardware Reinforcings. Hardware shall comply with BHMA A156 series requirements. All doors and frames should be factory primed and prepared for hardware installation.

Baseline: Heavy duty, Level 2, 0.042-inch (1.0mm) sheet metal, galvanized in wet areas. Field painted. Grade 1 bored (cylinder) locks with plated finish. Knock-down hollow metal frame, Level 3, 0.053-inch (1.3mm) thick, galvanized for installation in wet areas. Manufacturer's standard warranty. No acoustical rating. Security features are provided by door swing, hinge pin selection, and lock function.
★: Extra heavy duty, Level 3, 0.053-inch (1.3mm) sheet metal, galvanized in wet areas. Field painted. Grade 1 Standard duty mortise locks with plated finish. Knock-down hollow metal frame, Level 3, 0.053-inch (1.3mm) thick, galvanized for installation in wet areas. Manufacturer's standard warranty. No acoustical rating. Security features are provided by door swing, hinge pin selection, and lock function.
★★: Extra heavy duty, Level 3, 0.053-inch (1.3mm) sheet metal, galvanized. Shop painted. Grade 1 Heavy duty mortise locks, solid stainless steel or bronze. Welded hollow metal frame, Level 3, 0.053-inch (1.3mm) thick, galvanized. Manufacturer's standard warranty. STC 35. Time rated (15 minute) forced entry rating.
★★★: Maximum duty, Level 4, 0.067-inch (1.7mm) sheet metal, galvanized. Electrostatic paint. Grade 1 Heavy duty mortise locks, solid stainless steel or bronze. Welded hollow metal frame, Level 4, 0.067-inch (1.7mm) thick, galvanized. Manufacturer's standard warranty. STC 35. Forced entry and ballistic resistant.

Glazed Aluminum Doors

Aluminum doors are typically fully glazed. They are constructed as aluminum entrances or part of a storefront system even though they are for interior use. Aluminum doors are usually installed in aluminum frames. Doors and frames shall be fabricated in accordance with AAMA101/I.S.2/A440, North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for Windows, Doors, and Skylights. They cannot have a fire rating and are not bullet resistant or forced entry protected. Safety glass in compliance with ASTM C1048, Standard Specification for Heat Treated Flat Glass, must be used. Sound transmission can be reduced through the use of insulating glass. Doors may have power assist or may be power operated and may have various types of electronically controlled locking mechanisms such as magnetic locks or electric strikes. Finishes shall comply with AAMA 611, Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum or AAMA 260, Specification for Pigmented Organic Coatings.

Baseline: Manufacturer's standard profile 1/8-inch (3mm) extruded aluminum door and frame with mill finish. Fully glazed with ¼-inch (6mm) clear glass. Grade 2 top and bottom (center pivot if required for size and weight of door) offset pivots. Manufacturer's standard warranty. Security features are provided by door swing and lock function.
★: Manufacturer's standard profile 1/8-inch (3mm) extruded aluminum door and frame with Class II anodized finish. Fully glazed with ¼-inch (6mm) clear glass. Grade 1 top and bottom (center pivot if required for size and weight of door) offset pivots. Manufacturer's standard warranty. Security features are provided by door swing and lock function.
★★: Manufacturer's standard profile 1/8-inch (3mm) extruded aluminum door and frame with Class I anodized finish. Fully glazed with 1-inch (25.4mm) clear insulating glass. Grade 1 top and bottom center pivots. Manufacturer's standard warranty. Security features are provided by door swing and lock function.
★★★: Custom profile 3/16-inch (5mm) extruded aluminum door and frame with Class I anodized or fluoropolymer paint finish. Fully glazed with ½-inch (13mm) clear or decorative laminated glass. Grade 1 top and bottom center pivots. Five year manufacturer's warranty. Electronically controlled access. Power assisted or automatic operator.

All Glass Entrances

All glass entrances are installed without traditional frames. They are not available as fire rated assemblies or forced entry resistant. They may be considered in and of themselves to be higher performance than any of the above door types because of their cost and appearance. Glass must be either laminated or tempered in compliance with ASTM C1048, Standard Specification for Heat Treated Flat Glass. Doors may have power assist or may be power operated and may have various types of electronically controlled locking mechanisms such as magnetic locks or electric strikes.

Baseline: All glass with stainless steel or chrome plated top and bottom rails or patches. Clear safety glass, 1/2-inch (13mm) thick. Grade 1 top and bottom pivots. Concealed floor or overhead closer. Security features are provided by lock function.
★: All glass with polished stainless steel, brass or chrome plated top and bottom rails or patches. Clear safety glass, 1/2-inch (13mm) thick. Grade 1 top and bottom pivots. Concealed floor or overhead closer. Security features are provided by lock function.
★★: All glass with polished stainless steel, brass or chrome plated top and bottom rails or patches. Clear safety or decorative glass, 1/2-inch (13mm) thick. Grade 1 top and bottom pivots. Concealed floor or overhead closer. Three year manufacturer's warranty. Electronically controlled access.
★★★: Not used.

Borrowed Lights

Borrowed lights are used to allow natural light to penetrate into interior spaces or to allow visual connection between adjacent spaces. They can make small spaces feel more open. Borrowed lights include sidelights, transoms, and openings in other wall construction. Borrowed lights in corridors and sidelights are required to be glazed with tempered, laminated or some other form of safety glass complying with ASTM C1048, Standard Specification for Heat Treated Flat Glass.

Wood Framed Interior Lights

Wood framed borrowed lights cannot be fire rated.

Baseline: Field fabricated and finished. Painted Birch, Poplar or clear softwood. AWI Custom Grade. Clear 1/4-inch (6mm) safety glass.
★: Shop fabricated with field applied clear or tinted stain. Oak, Maple, Cherry, Walnut or similar hardwood. AWI Custom Grade. Clear 1/4-inch (6mm) safety glass.
★★: Shop fabricated and finished with clear or tinted stain. Oak, Maple, Cherry, Walnut or similar hardwood. AWI Premium Grade. Insulating glass or two 1/4-inch (6mm) lights of laminated glass with 1/2-inch (13mm) gap for reduced sound transmission.
★★★: Shop fabricated and finished with clear or tinted stain. Teak, Rosewood or similar hardwood. AWI Premium Grade. Decorative laminated glass, 1/2- inch (13mm) thick.

Hollow Metal Framed Interior Lights

Hollow metal framed borrowed lights may be fire rated if dimensions comply with the requirements for required rating and glazed with appropriate material.

Baseline: Knock-down hollow metal frame, 0.042-inch (1.0mm) thick, untreated, field painted. Clear 1/4-inch (6mm) safety glass.
★: Welded hollow metal frame, 0.053-inch (1.3mm) thick, galvanized for installation in wet areas, shop applied painted finish. Clear 1/4-inch (6mm) safety glass.
★★: Welded hollow metal frame, 0.053-inch (1.3mm) thick with custom profile, galvanized for installation in wet areas, and electrostaticaly applied painted finish. Insulating glass with two 1/4-inch (6mm) lights of laminated glass with 1/2-inch (13mm) gap for reduced sound transmission.
★★★: Welded hollow metal frame, 0.053-inch (1.3mm) thick with custom profile, galvanized for installation in wet areas, and electrostaticaly applied painted finish. Decorative laminated glass, 1/2-inch (13mm) thick.

Aluminum Framed Interior Lights

Aluminum framed borrowed lights are typically fabricated from storefront or curtainwall framing systems. Aluminum framed borrowed lights cannot be fire rated. Finishes shall comply with AAMA 611, Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum or AAMA 260, Specification for Pigmented Organic Coatings.

Baseline: Manufacturer's standard profile extruded aluminum frame, 1/8-inch (3mm) thick, with mill finish. Glazed with 1/4-inch (6mm) clear safety glass.
★: Manufacturer's standard profile extruded aluminum frame, 1/8-inch (3mm) thick, with Class II anodized finish. Glazed with 1/4-inch (6mm) clear safety glass.
★★: Manufacturer's standard profile extruded aluminum frame, 1/8-inch (3mm) thick, with Class I anodized or fluoropolymer paint finish. Glazed with 1-inch (25.4mm) insulating glass made up of two 1/4-inch (6mm) clear, laminated lights for reduced sound transmission.
★★★: Custom profile extruded aluminum frame, 1/8-inch (3mm) thick, with Class 1 anodized or fluoropolymer paint finish. Glazed with 1/2-inch (13mm) decorative or clear laminated glass.

Metal Stud Partitions

Performance level does not take into account fire rating requirements. Metal stud framing shall comply with ASTM C645, Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members. Stud sizes and thickness are minimums; increased dimensions and/or reduced spacing may be necessary to meet deflection requirements. Gypsum board shall comply with C1396, Standard Specification for Gypsum Board. Gypsum board selection will vary depending on application: Type X gypsum board for fire rated assemblies, Type MR for locations subject to moisture or high humidity, Type IR where impact resistance is needed, or cementitious backer board in showers.

Baseline: 3-5/8-inch (92mm) x min. 25 ga. metal studs @ 24-inch (610mm) o.c., 1/2-inch (13mm) gypsum board each side (max. deflection L/240). Partition extends from slab to ceiling. Minimum STC rating of 40.
★: 3-5/8-inch (92mm) x min. 25 ga. metal studs @ 16-inch (406mm) o.c., 5/8-inch (16mm) gypsum board each side (max. deflection L/360). Partition extends from slab to slab or deck above. Sound attenuation blankets to provide minimum STC rating of 45.
★★: 3-5/8-inch (92mm) x min. 16 light gage metal framing @ 16-inch (406mm) o.c., 2 layers of 5/8-inch (16mm) gypsum board each side (max. deflection L/360), and 9 ga. wire mesh between studs and gypsum board on one side. Partition extends from slab to slab or deck above. Sound attenuation blankets to provide minimum STC rating of 50. SCIF level security.
★★★: Not used.

Masonry Partitions

Performance level does not take into account fire rating requirements. Concrete masonry units shall comply with ASTM C129, Standard Specification for Nonloadbearing Concrete Masonry Units. Metal furring shall comply with ASTM C645, Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members. Gypsum board shall comply with C1396, Standard Specification for Gypsum Board. Gypsum board selection will vary depending on application: Type X gypsum board for fire rated assemblies, Type MR for locations subject to moisture or high humidity, Type IR where impact resistance is needed, or cementitious backer board in showers.

Baseline: 6-inch (150mm) CMU, 1-5/8-inch (41mm) metal studs @ 16-inches (406mm) o.c. and 5/8-inch (16mm) gypsum board each side. Minimum STC rating of 50.
★: 8-inch (200mm) CMU with reinforcing and grout-filled cells. 1-5/8-inch (41mm) metal studs @ 16-inches (406mm) o.c. and 2 layers of high impact resistant 5/8-inch (16mm) gypsum board each side. 9 ga. wire mesh between studs and gypsum board on one side. Minimum STC rating of 70. SCIF level security.
★★: Not used.
★★★: Not used.

Demountable Partitions

Demountable partitions are prefabricated assemblies designed to be installed, removed, and relocated in various configurations. Partitions extend from finish floor to ceiling. Systems include doors, hardware, and borrowed lights. Demountable partitions do not have fire ratings.

Baseline: Manufacturer's standard panel widths with prefinished metal panels. Minimum STC rating of 40.
★: Custom panel widths with gypsum board on exposed surfaces. Minimum STC rating of 45.
★★: Custom panel widths with gypsum board on exposed surfaces. Transoms and borrowed lights. Minimum STC rating of 45.
★★★: Custom panel widths with gypsum board on exposed surfaces. Transoms and borrowed lights. Minimum STC rating of 50.

Operable Walls

Operable walls described below are welded steel construction, hung from a supporting structure above, and move on a fixed track system. Accordion type room dividers are not considered here. Operable walls do not provide fire ratings.

Baseline: Single or hinged pairs of panels, steel or MDF/Vinyl finish, 3-inches (75mm) thick, manually operated. Minimum STC rating of 40.
★: Single or hinged pairs of panels, steel or MDF/vinyl, fabric or veneer finish, 3-inches (75mm) thick, manually operated. Minimum STC rating of 45.
★★: Continuously hinged panels, steel or MDF/vinyl, fabric, veneer, or marker board finish, 3-inches (75mm) thick, electrically operated. Gasketed at top, bottom, and panel joints. Minimum STC rating of 55.
★★★: Hinged pairs of panels, steel, MDF, or gypsum/vinyl, fabric, veneer or marker board finish, 4-inches (100mm) thick, manually operated. Gasketed at top, bottom, and panel joints. Minimum STC rating of 55.

Millwork and Cabinets

Millwork includes custom wood fabrications such as paneling, built-in furniture, shelving, and other items of architectural woodwork. Cabinets include base and wall cabinets. The descriptions below do not apply to metal cabinets or casework such as the type that might be found in laboratories. Quality descriptions for millwork and cabinets are based on the AWI's Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards. Quality standards for hardware such as drawer slides, hinges, pulls, latches and locks, and shelf supports are based on ANSI/BMHA 156.9, Cabinet Hardware.

Baseline: AWI Custom Grade. Particle board core with plastic laminate veneer. Factory fabricated to standard sizes. Grade 2 hardware, plated finish.
★: AWI Custom Grade. Particle board core with wood veneer on exposed to view surfaces. Shop fabricated by millworker to custom sizes and configurations. Grade 1 hardware, plated finish.
★★: AWI Premium Grade. Particle board core with wood veneer on exposed to view surfaces. Shop fabricated by millworker to custom sizes and configurations. Grade 1 hardware, solid stainless, brass, or bronze.
★★★: AWI Premium Grade. Solid wood, custom detailed molding and trim. Shop fabricated by millworker to custom sizes and configurations. Grade 1 hardware, solid stainless, brass, or bronze.

Countertops

Countertops, often associated with millwork and cabinets, include any fabricated work surface including those in offices, kitchens, laboratories or toilet rooms. Countertops include backsplashes and endsplashes. Quality descriptions are based on the AWI's Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards.

Baseline: Particle board with plastic laminate top and edge. AWI Custom Grade.
★: Particle board with exterior glue and solid surface material top and edge. AWI Premium Grade.
★★: Exterior grade plywood with stone top and edge. AWI Premium Grade.
★★★: Exterior grade plywood with chemical resistant or stainless steel top and edge. AWI Premium Grade.

II. Interior Finishes and Materials

Finishes must meet requirements of the International Building Code and the International Green Construction Code. Other codes (Example: NFPA Fire Safety Codes) and application specific performance attributes (Examples: Severe traffic area; Raised access flooring) need to be taken into account. Finishes should incorporate recycled-content materials to the maximum extent where possible.

Broadloom Carpet

Baseline: Texture appearance retention rating of 3 or higher (Heavy traffic). Type 6 or Type 6,6, BCF Nylon. Green label certified cleaners applied. 10 year warranty. 10% Pre or Post Consumer Recycled Content. NSF 140 Gold Level Certified. Meets Green Label Plus certification and equivalent CHPS protocol.
★: Texture appearance retention rating of 3.5 or higher (Severe traffic). Type 6 or Type 6,6, BCF Nylon. Green label certified cleaners applied. 10 year warranty. 10% Pre or Post Consumer Recycled Content. NSF 140 Gold Level Certified with take back program. Meets Green Label Plus certification and equivalent CHPS protocol.
★★: Texture appearance retention rating of 3.5 or higher (Severe traffic). Type 6 or Type 6,6, BCF Nylon. Green label certified cleaners applied. 15 year warranty. 15% Pre or Post Consumer Recycled Content. NSF 140 Platinum Level Certified. Meets Green Label Plus certification and equivalent CHPS protocol.
★★★: Texture appearance retention rating of 3.5 or higher (Severe traffic). Type 6 or Type 6,6, BCF Nylon or Bio Based Tile. Green label certified cleaners applied. 15 year warranty. 15% Pre or Post Consumer Recycled Content or 15% Bio Based Fiber. NSF 140 Platinum Level Certified with published Environmental Declaration. Meets Green Label Plus certification and equivalent CHPS protocol.

Vinyl Tile

Baseline: Standard VCT. Class I Solid Color, Class II Through Pattern, or Class III Surface Decorated. Thickness of 0.125â€ or greater. Static load limit greater than or equal to 125 psi. Factory finish applied. 5 year warranty. 0% recycled content. Is CA 1350 compliant.
★: Standard VCT. Class I Solid Color; Class II Through Pattern. Thickness of 0.125â€ or greater. Static load limit greater than or equal to 125 psi. Specialty finish applied. 5 year warranty. 5% recycled content. Meets NSF, is CA 1350 compliant and Floor Score Certified.
★★: N/A
★★★: Premium Vinyl Tile. Class III 20 mil wear Layer or Class I Monolithic. Thickness of 0.100" or greater (Class III) or 0.125" or greater (Class I). Static load limit greater than or equal to 175 psi. Specialty finish applied. 5 year warranty. 5% recycled content. Meets Sustainability NSF 332, is CA 1350 compliant and Floor Score Certified.

Sheet Vinyl

Baseline: Heterogeneous Type I (Clear Wear Layer 0.014 inches) Type II (Filled Wear Layer 0.030 inches). Static load limit greater than or equal to 125 psi. Factory surface applied. 5 year warranty. 0% recycled content and CA 1350 compliant.
★: Heterogeneous Type I (Clear Wear Layer 0.020 inches) Type II (Filled Wear Layer 0.050 inches). Static load limit greater than or equal to 175 psi. Specialty top coat applied. 5 year warranty. 5% Recycled / Renewable content, meets Sustainability NSF332 and is CA 1350 compliant.
★★: N/A
★★★: Homogeneous. Thickness of 0.075 or greater. Static load limit greater than or equal to 250 psi. Specialty top coat applied. 5 year warranty. 5% Recycled / Renewable content, meets Sustainability NSF332 and is CA 1350 and Floor Score compliant.

Rubber Tile

Baseline: Class II Laminated A&B (A=Solid Color Wear Layer; B=Mottled Wear Layer). Thickness of 0.080" or greater. 5 year warranty. 0% recycled content and VOC emissions – CA 1350 compliant.
★: N/A
★★: N/A
★★★: Class I Homogenous A&B (A=Solid Color Wear Layer; B=Mottled Wear Layer). Thickness of 0.125" or greater. 5 year warranty. 10% recycled content, Floor Score Certified, meets Sustainability NSF332 and is VOC emission – CA 1350 compliant.

Linoleum

Baseline: Thickness no less than 2.5mm. Static load limit greater than or equal to 150 psi. Factory surface applied. 2 year warranty. 10% Recycled / Renewable content. 30% minimum binder content. Is VOC emission – CA 1350 compliant.
★: N/A
★★: N/A
★★★: Thickness no less than 3.2mm. Static load limit greater than or equal to 400 psi. Low maintenance coating applied. 3 year warranty. 20% Recycled / Renewable content. 30% minimum binder content. Is VOC emission – CA 1350 compliant.

Pressed Floor Tile

Baseline: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Light commercial (Abrasion Class III). Stain and chemical class reported. 1 year warranty. Green Squared Certified.
★: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Commercial (Abrasion Class IV). Semi-virtuous (Class P3 maximum absorption). Breaking strength greater than or equal to 350 lbs. Stain and chemical Class B or better. 18 month warranty. Green Squared Certified.
★★: N/A
★★★: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Commercial (Abrasion Class IV). Virtuous (Class P2 maximum absorption). Breaking strength greater than or equal to 400 lbs. Stain and chemical Class A . 2 year warranty. Green Squared Certified, Level 2 recycled/reclaimed content with publically available Environmental Product Data.

Porcelain Tile

Baseline: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Light commercial (Abrasion Class III). Stain and chemical class reported. 1 year warranty. Green Squared Certified.
★: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Commercial (Abrasion Class IV). Virtuous (P3/E3/O3). Breaking strength greater than or equal to 350 lbs. Stain and chemical Class B or better. 18 month warranty. Green Squared Certified.
★★: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Commercial (Abrasion Class IV). Virtuous (P2/E2/O2). Breaking strength greater than or equal to 400 lbs. Stain and chemical Class A . year warranty. Green Squared Certified, Level 2 recycled/reclaimed content and publically available Environmental Product Data.
★★★: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Heavy commercial (Abrasion Class V). Virtuous (P1/E1/O1). Breaking strength greater than or equal to 450 lbs. Stain and chemical Class A . 3 year warranty. Green Squared Certified, Level 3 recycled/reclaimed content, 3 Innovation Credits and publically available Environmental Product Data.

Quarry Tile

Baseline: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Light commercial (Abrasion Class III). Stain and chemical class reported. 1 year warranty. Green Squared Certified.
★: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Commercial (Abrasion Class IV). Virtuous (Class E3). Breaking strength greater than or equal to 350 lbs. Stain and chemical Class B or better. 18 month warranty. Green Squared Certified.
★★: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Commercial (Abrasion Class IV). Virtuous (Class E2). Breaking strength greater than or equal to 400 lbs. Stain and chemical Class A . 2 year warranty. Green Squared Certified, Level 2 recycled/reclaimed content and publically available Environmental Product Data.
★★★: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Heavy commercial (Abrasion Class V). Virtuous (Class E1). Breaking strength greater than or equal to 450 lbs. Stain and chemical Class A . 3 year warranty. Green Squared Certified, Level 3 recycled/reclaimed content, 3 Innovation Credits and publically available Environmental Product Data.

Mosaic Tile

Baseline: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Light commercial (Abrasion Class III). Stain and chemical class reported. 1 year warranty. Green Squared Certified.
★: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Commercial (Abrasion Class IV). Virtuous (P3/E3/O3). Breaking strength greater than or equal to 350 lbs. Stain and chemical Class B or better. 18 month warranty. Green Squared Certified.
★★: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Commercial (Abrasion Class IV). Virtuous (P2/E2/O2). Breaking strength greater than or equal to 400 lbs. Stain and chemical Class A . 2 year warranty. Green Squared Certified, Level 2 recycled/reclaimed content and publically available Environmental Product Data.
★★★: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Heavy commercial (Abrasion Class V). Virtuous (P1/E1/O1). Breaking strength greater than or equal to 450 lbs. Stain and chemical Class A . 3 year warranty. Green Squared Certified, Level 3 recycled/reclaimed content, 3 Innovation Credits and publically available Environmental Product Data.

Limestone Tile

Baseline: Abrasion resistance greater than or equal to 10. Maximum absorption of 7.5.
★: N/A
★★: N/A
★★★: Abrasion resistance greater than or equal to 15. Maximum absorption of 3.

Slate Tile

Baseline: Abrasion resistance greater than or equal to 8. Maximum absorption of 0.45.
★: N/A
★★: N/A
★★★: Abrasion resistance greater than or equal to 15. Maximum absorption of 0.25.

Marble

Baseline: Abrasion resistance greater than or equal to 15. Maximum absorption of 0.20. Density greater than or equal to 144.
★: N/A
★★: N/A
★★★: Abrasion resistance greater than or equal to 10. Maximum absorption of 0.20. Density greater than or equal to 168.

Granite

Baseline: Abrasion resistance greater than or equal to 25. Maximum absorption of 0.50.
★: N/A
★★: N/A
★★★: Abrasion resistance greater than or equal to 25. Maximum absorption of 0.40.

Terrazzo

Baseline: Cementitious Polyacryate 3/8â€ thick with anti-fracture membrane. Abrasion resistance no greater than 40% loss. Local resources and recycled marble chips. No VOCs.
★: N/A
★★: N/A
★★★: Epoxy 1/4â€ or 3/8â€ thick with flexible membrane and vapor barrier. Hardness greater than or equal to 10. Local resources and recycled marble chips. No VOCs.

Laminate Flooring

Baseline: Classified as Commercial flooring. Wear resistance no less than 4,000 cycles using NEMA test 3.7- Taber model 5130 test or equivalent. Static load limit greater than or equal to 8 MPa. High wear resistant thermoset surface. 10 year warranty. California Air Resources Board (CARB) verified Phase 2 and VOC emissions – CA 1350 compliant with 50% recycled content.
★: N/A
★★: N/A
★★★: Classified as Heavy Commercial flooring. Wear resistance no less than 6,000 cycles using NEMA test 3.7- Taber model 5130 test or equivalent. Static load limit greater than or equal to 8 MPa. High wear resistant thermoset surface. 10 year warranty. California Air Resources Board (CARB) verified Phase 2 and VOC emissions – CA 1350 compliant with 60% recycled content.

Wood Flooring

Baseline: Hardness rating between 380-950. Varnish top coat applied. Local resources.
★: Hardness rating between 950-1500. Varnish top coat applied. Local resources.
★★: Hardness rating between 1500-2600. Polyurethane top coat applied. Local resources.
★★★: Hardness rating between 2600-3800. Polyurethane top coat applied. Local resources and recycled materials.

Bamboo Flooring

Baseline: Hardness greater than or equal to 1300. Varnish top coat applied. Renewable and recycled materials. Low VOCs.
★: Hardness greater than or equal to 1400. Varnish top coat applied. Renewable and recycled materials. Low VOCs.
★★: Hardness greater than or equal to 1500. Polyurethane top coat applied. Renewable and recycled materials. Low VOCs.
★★★: Hardness greater than or equal to 1500. Polyurethane top coat applied. Renewable, recycled and local materials. Low VOCs.

Glazed Wall Tile

Baseline: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Absorption Class P4. Stain and chemical class reported. 1 year warranty. Green Squared Certified.
★: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Absorption Class P4. Breaking strength greater than or equal to 175 lbs. Stain and chemical Class B or better. 18 month warranty. Green Squared Certified.
★★: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Absorption Class P4. Breaking strength greater than or equal to 200 lbs. Stain and chemical Class A . 2 year warranty. Green Squared Certified, Level 2 recycled/reclaimed content and publically available Environmental Product Data.
★★★: Conforms to ANSI A137.1. Heavy commercial (Abrasion Class V). Virtuous (P1/E1/O1). Breaking strength greater than or equal to 450 lbs. Stain and chemical Class A . 3 year warranty. Green Squared Certified, Level 3 recycled/reclaimed content, 3 Innovation Credits and publically available Environmental Product Data.

Paint

Low VOC information: Limits are expressed as VOC Regulatory (except as noted), thinned to the manufacturer's maximum thinning recommendation, excluding any colorant added to tint bases. Table 1 architectural coating regulatory category and VOC content compliance determination shall conform to the CARB 2007 AIM SCM - http://www.arb.ca.gov/coatings/arch/Approved_2007_SCM.pdf. * Effective January 1, 2014: All interior flat, non-flat, and high gloss coatings containing colorants must meet the VOC limits indicated within the CARB 2007 AIM SCM, after colorant has been added.

Baseline: Burnish resistant qualities. Conforms to the CARB 2007 AIM SCM.
★: Burnish and stain resistant qualities. Conforms to the CARB 2007 AIM SCM.
★★: N/A
★★★: Burnish and stain resistant qualities. Highly scrubbable. Gloss finish. Low VOCs.

Wall Covering

Baseline: Type II wall covering compliant with W-101 (2011). Scrubbability no less than 300 cycles per minute. Washability no less than 100 cycles per minute. NSF 342 Conformant Level. VOC emissions – CA 1350 compliant with 5% recycled post consumer content or 10% pre-consumer content.
★: Type II wall covering compliant with W-101 (2011). Scrubbability no less than 300 cycles per minute. Washability no less than 100 cycles per minute. NSF 342 Silver Level. VOC emissions – CA 1350 compliant with 5% recycled post consumer content or 10% pre-consumer content.
★★: Type II wall covering compliant with W-101 (2011). Scrubbability no less than 300 cycles per minute. Washability no less than 100 cycles per minute. NSF 342 Gold Level. VOC emissions – CA 1350 compliant with 5% recycled post consumer content or 10% pre-consumer content.
★★★: Type II wall covering compliant with W-101 (2011). Scrubbability no less than 300 cycles per minute. Washability no less than 100 cycles per minute. NSF 342 Platinum Level. VOC emissions – CA 1350 compliant with 5% recycled post consumer content or 10% pre-consumer content.

Wall Paneling - Plastic/Laminate

Baseline: Type - Standard laminate. Abrasion resistance greater than or equal to 400. Cleanability no greater than 20 cycles. 1 year warranty. 40% recycled material.
★: Type – High pressure laminate. Abrasion resistance greater than or equal to 420. Cleanability no greater than 18 cycles. 2 year warranty. 50% recycled material.
★★: Type – Fiber reinforced laminate. Abrasion resistance greater than or equal to 440. Cleanability no greater than 14 cycles. 5 year warranty. 60% recycled material.
★★★: Type – Fiberglass reinforced laminate. Abrasion resistance greater than or equal to 460. Cleanability no greater than 10 cycles. 10 year warranty. 60% recycled material.

Wall Paneling - Wood

Baseline: Hardness rating between 380-950. Varnish top coat applied. Local resources.
★: Hardness rating between 950-1500. Varnish top coat applied. Local resources.
★★: Hardness rating between 1500-2600. Polyurethane top coat applied. Local resources.
★★★: Hardness rating between 2600-3800. Polyurethane top coat applied. Local resources and recycled materials.

Wall Paneling – Composite Board

Baseline: Minimum thickness of 6mm. Factory sealant applied. Low VOC/Low VOC installation. 40% recycled material.
★: Minimum thickness of 10mm. Factory sealant applied. Low VOC/Low VOC installation. 50% recycled material.
★★: Minimum thickness of 20mm. Factory sealant applied. Low VOC/Low VOC installation. 60% recycled material.
★★★: Minimum thickness of 30mm. Factory sealant applied. Low VOC/Low VOC installation. 90% recycled material.

Wall Paneling – Sculptural Panel

Baseline: Minimum thickness of 2mm. 900 psi. Low VOC/Low VOC installation. 20% recycled material.
★: Minimum thickness of 6mm. Factory sealant applied. Low VOC/Low VOC installation. 30% recycled material.
★★: Minimum thickness of 10mm. Factory sealant applied. Low VOC/Low VOC installation. 40% recycled material.
★★★: Minimum thickness of 14mm. Factory sealant applied. Low VOC/Low VOC installation. 50% recycled material.

Wall Base

Baseline: Thermoplastic vinyl (Type TV) w/ layered construction (Group II). 1 year warranty. Low VOC/Conforms to NSF 332.
★: Thermoplastic rubber (Type TPR) w/ layered construction or solid (homogeneous) construction (Group I or II). 1 year warranty. Low VOC/Conforms to NSF 332.
★★: N/A
★★★: Vulcanized thermoplastic rubber (Type TS) w/ solid (homogeneous) construction (Group I). 1 year warranty. Low VOC/Conforms to NSF 332.

Ceilings

Baseline: Directional or non-directional fissured texture. Acoustical qualities as follows: Open Plan NRC ≥ 0.70; Open Plan CAC = N/A; Closed Plan NRC ≥ 0.50; Closed Plan = ≥ 30 1 year warranty. Recycled content greater than or equal to 20%. Recyclable in a closed loop process. Light reflectance no less than 80%. CHPS compliant with Environmental Product Data available.
★: Fine texture with perforations. Acoustical qualities as follows: Open Plan NRC ≥ 0.80; Open Plan CAC = N/A; Closed Plan NRC ≥ 0.55; Closed Plan = ≥ 35 Sag resistant with 5 year systems warranty. Recycled content greater than or equal to 30%. Recyclable in a closed loop process. Light reflectance no less than 85%. CHPS compliant with Environmental Product Data available.
★★: Fine texture. Acoustical qualities as follows: Open Plan NRC ≥ 0.90; Open Plan CAC = N/A; Closed Plan NRC ≥ 0.60; Closed Plan = ≥ 35 Sag, impact and scratch resistant with 10 year systems warranty. Recycled content greater than or equal to 40%. Recyclable in a closed loop process. Light reflectance no less than 85%. CHPS compliant with Environmental Product Data available.
★★★: Fine texture. Acoustical qualities as follows: Open Plan NRC ≥ 0.95; Open Plan CAC = N/A; Closed Plan NRC ≥ 0.70; Closed Plan = ≥ 35 Sag, impact and scratch resistant with washable and scrubable surface. 20 year systems warranty. Recycled content greater than or equal to 50%. Recyclable in a closed loop process. Light reflectance no less than 85%. CHPS compliant with Environmental Product Data available.

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Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Solid Core Wood Doors
Construction	Bonded stave core; AWI Custom Grade; 5-ply; Field applied paint	Bonded particle board core; AWI Custom Grade; 5-ply; Hardwood veneer; Field applied finish	Bonded structural composite core; AWI Premium Grade; 5-ply; Factory finish	Bonded structural composite core; AWI Premium Grade; 5-ply; Factory finish		WDMA I.S-1.A; AWI Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards		Describe door construction.	Verify door construction through shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Durability	25 Year Warranty	Lifetime Warranty	Lifetime Warranty	Lifetime Warranty	Manufacturer's Warranty			Document warranty period.	Verify warranty through product submittal information.
Acoustics	No Rating	No Rating	STC 45	STC 50		ASTM E1425		Document door STC rating, when applicable.	Verify STC ratings through product submittals during construction for compliance.
Hardware	Grade 1, Bored Locks	Grade 1; Standard duty mortise locks	Grade 1; Heavy duty mortise locks; solid stainless steel or bronze	Grade 1; Heavy duty mortise locks; solid stainless steel or bronze; gasketed for sound transmission		BHMA A156 Series (door hardware)		Describe door hardware requirements.	Verify hardware submittal during construction to verify compliance.
Frame	Knock-down hollow metal, Level 3; 0.053" (1.3 mm); untreated	Knock-down hollow metal, Level 3; 0.053" (1.3 mm); untreated	Welded hollow metal, Level 3; 0.053" (1.3 mm); galvanized	Welded hollow metal; Level 4; 0.067" (1.7mm) / galvanized; filled solid with grout		ASTM/SDI 250.4		Describe door frame construction.	Verify through shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Security	No Rating	No Rating	Time Rated	Forced Entry, Ballistic Resistant		UL 752	Required for FE and BR ratings	Decribe UL 752 door rating level (1-8) when applicable.	Verify through shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Hollow Metal Doors
Construction	Level 2; 0.042" (1.0mm) / untreated; Field applied paint	Level 3; 0.053" (1.3mm) / untreated; Field applied paint	Level 3; 0.053" (1.3mm) / untreated; Shop applied paint	Level 4; 0.067" (1.7mm) / galvanized; Electrostatically applied paint		ASTM/SDI 250.4		Describe door construction.	Verify door construction through shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Durability	Heavy Duty	Extra Heavy Duty	Extra Heavy Duty	Maximum Duty		ASTM/SDI 250.4		Document warranty period.	Verify warranty through product submittal information.
Acoustics	No Rating	No Rating	STC 35	STC 35		ASTM E1425		Document door STC rating, when applicable.	Verify STC ratings through product submittals during construction for compliance.
Hardware	Grade 1; bored locks	Grade 1; Standard duty mortise locks	Grade 1; Heavy duty mortise locks; solid stainless steel or bronze	Grade 1; Heavy duty mortise locks; solid stainless steel or bronze; gasketed for sound transmission		BHMA A156 Series (door hardware)		Describe door hardware requirements.	Verify hardware submittal during construction to verify compliance.
Frame	Knock-down hollow metal, Level 3; 0.053" (1.3 mm); untreated	Knock-down hollow metal, Level 3; 0.053" (1.3 mm); untreated	Welded hollow metal, Level 3; 0.053" (1.3 mm); galvanized	Welded hollow metal; Level 4; 0.067" (1.7mm) / galvanized; filled solid with grout		ASTM/SDI 250.4		Describe door frame construction.	Verify through shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Security	No Rating	No Rating	Time Rated	Forced Entry, Ballistic Resistant, UL Level 3		UL 752	Required for FE and BR ratings	Decribe UL 752 door rating level (1-8) when applicable.	Verify through shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Glazed Aluminum Doors
Construction	1/8" (3mm) extruded aluminum; mill finish	1/8" (3mm) extruded aluminum; Class II anodic finish	1/8" (3mm) extruded aluminum; Class I anodic or fluoropolymer paint finish	3/16" (5mm) extruded aluminum; Class I anodic or fluoropolymer paint finish		AAMA 101/I.S.2/A440		Describe door construction.	Verify door construction through shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Durability	Standard Warranty	Standard Warranty	Standard Warranty	5 Year Warranty	Manufacturer's Warranty			Document warranty period.	Verify warranty through product submittal information.
Hardware	Offset pivots, BHMA Grade 2	Offset pivots, BMHA Grade 1	Center pivots, BMHA Grade 1	Center pivots, BMHA Grade 1		BHMA A156 Series (door hardware)		Describe door hardware requirements.	Verify hardware submittal during construction to verify compliance.
Glazing	1/4" (6mm) clear safety glass	1/4" (6mm) clear safety glass	1" (25mm) clear insulating laminated glass	1/2" (13mm) laminated clear or decorative glass		ASTM C 1048		Describe glazing system proposed in glazed aluminum doors.	Verify glazing in glazed aluminum door submittal during construction to verify compliance.
Security	Lock Set Only	Lock Set Only	Lock Set Only	Electronically Controlled Access				Describe security requirement for glazed aluminum doors.	Verify through shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
All Glass Entrances
Construction	All glass with top and bottom rails or patches	All glass with top and bottom rails or patches	All glass with top and bottom rails or patches					Describe door construction.	Verify door construction through shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Hardware	Offset pivots, BMHA Grade 1	Center pivots, BMHA Grade 1	Center pivots, BMHA Grade 1			BMHA A156 Series (door hardware)		Describe door hardware requirements.	Verify hardware submittal during construction to verify compliance.
Glazing	1/2" (13mm) clear safety glass	1/2" (13mm) clear safety glass	1/2" (13mm) clear or decorative safety glass			ASTM C 1048		Describe glazing system proposed.	Verify glazing in door submittal during construction to verify compliance.
Security	Lock Set Only	Lock Set Only	Electronically Controlled Access					Describe security requirement for glazed aluminum doors.	Verify through shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Wood Framed Interior Lights
Construction	AWI Custom grade; field fabricated and painted	AWI Custom grade; shop fabricated and field applied stained	AWI Premium grade; shop fabricated and stained	AWI Premium grade; shop fabricated and stained		AWI Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards		Describe construction of wood framed interior lights.	Verify through mockup, shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Frame	Birch, Poplar or clear softwood	Oak, Maple, Cherry, Walnut or similar	Oak, Maple, Cherry, Walnut or similar	Teak, Rosewood or similar				Describe frame construction of wood framed interior lights.	Verify through mockup, shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Glazing	1/4" (6mm) clear safety glass	1/4" (6mm) clear safety glass	1" (25mm) clear insulating laminated glass	1/2" (13mm) laminated clear or decorative glass		ASTM C 1048		Describe proposed glazing for wood framed interior lights.	Verify through mockup, shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Hollow Metal Framed Interior Lights
Construction	Knock-down hollow metal, field painted	Welded hollow metal, shop applied paint	Welded hollow metal, custom profile, electrostatically applied paint	Welded hollow metal, custom profile, electrostatically applied paint		ASTM/SDI A250.4		Describe construction of hollow metal framed interior lights.	Verify through mockup, shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Frame	0.042" (1.0mm) / untreated	0.053" (1.3mm) / galvanized in wet areas	0.053" (1.3mm) / galvanized in wet areas	0.053" (1.3mm) / galvanized in wet areas		ASTM/SDI A250.4		Describe frame construction of hollow metal framed interior lights.	Verify through mockup, shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Glazing	1/4" (6mm) clear safety glass	1/4" (6mm) clear safety glass	1" (25mm) clear insulating laminated glass	1/2" (13mm) laminated clear or decorative glass		ASTM C 1048		Describe proposed glazing for hollow metal framed interior lights.	Verify through mockup, shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Aluminum Framed Interior Lights
Construction	Manufacturer's standard profile; mill finish	Manufacturer's standard profile; Class II anodic finish	Manufacturer's standard profile; Class I anodic or fluoropolymer paint finish	Custom profile; Class I anodic or fluoropolymer paint finish		North American AAMA 101/I.S.2/A440		Describe construction of aluminum framed interior lights.	Verify through mockup, shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Frame	1/8" (3mm) extruded aluminum	1/8" (3mm) extruded aluminum	1/8" (3mm) extruded aluminum	1/8" (3mm) extruded aluminum		AAMA 101/I.S.2/A440		Describe frame construction of aluminum framed interior lights.	Verify through mockup, shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Glazing	1/4" (6mm) clear safety glass	1/4" (6mm) clear safety glass	1" (25mm) clear insulating laminated glass	1/2" (13mm) laminated clear or decorative glass		ASTM C 1048		Describe proposed glazing for aluminum framed interior lights.	Verify through mockup, shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Metal Stud Partitions
Construction	3-5/8" x min. 25 ga. metal studs @ 24" o.c., 1/2" gypsum board each side (max. deflection L/240)	3-5/8" x min. 25 ga. metal studs @ 16" o.c., 5/8" gypsum board each side (max. deflection L/360)	3-5/8" x min. 16 ga. light gage metal framing studs @ 16" o.c., 2 layers 5/8" gypsum board, 9 ga. wire mesh between studs and gypsum each side (max. deflection L/360)			ASTM C 645, ASTM C 1396		Describe partition construction.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Durability (Impact Resistance)	Standard	Standard	High					Describe impact resistance requirement, when applicable.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Height	Deck to Ceiling	Deck to Slab or Deck Above	Deck to Slab or Deck Above					Describe partitiion height requirements.	Verify compliance through design submittals.
Acoustics	STC 40	STC 45	STC 50			ASTM E 90		Document partition assembly STC rating.	Verify STC ratings through product submittals during construction for compliance.
Security	No Rating	No Rating	SCIF				Required for FE and BR ratings	Document security requirement.	Verify compliance through design submittals and shop drawings
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Masonry Partitions
Construction	6" CMU, 1-5/8" metal studs @ 16" o.c. and 5/8" gypsum board each side	8" filled and reinforced CMU, 9 ga. wire mesh one side, 1-5/8" metal studs @ 16" o.c. and 2 layers 5/8" high impact resistant gypsum board each side				ASTM C 129, ASTM C 645, ASTM C 1396		Describe partition construction.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Durability (Impact Resistance)	Standard	High						Describe impact resistance requirement, when applicable.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Acoustics	STC 50	STC 70				ASTM E 90		Document partition assembly STC rating.	Verify STC ratings through product submittals during construction for compliance.
Security	Moderate	High					Required for FE and BR ratings	Document security requirement.	Verify compliance through design submittals and shop drawings
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Demountable Partitions
Construction	Standard Panel Width Prefinished Metal Panels	Custom Panel Width Gypsum Board Panels	Custom panel width; transoms and borrowed lights Gypsum Board Panels	Custom panel width; transoms and borrowed lights Gypsum Board Panels				Describe partition construction.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Acoustics	STC 40	STC 45	STC 45	STC 50		ASTM E 90		Document partition assembly STC rating.	Verify STC ratings through product submittals during construction for compliance.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Operable Walls
Construction	Steel or MDF/Vinyl/3" (75mm)	Steel or MDF/vinyl, fabric, or veneer/3" (75mm)	Steel or MDF/vinyl, fabric, veneer, or marker board/3" (75mm)	Steel, MDF, or gypsum/vinyl, fabric, veneer, or marker board/4" (100mm)				Describe partition construction.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Acoustics	STC 40	STC 45	STC 50	STC 55		ASTM E 90		Document partition assembly STC rating.	Verify STC ratings through product submittals during construction for compliance.
Operation	Single panels or hinged pairs, manual	Single panels or hinged pairs, manual	Continuously hinged panels, motorized	Hinged pairs, manual				Describe operable wall operation type.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Millwork and Cabinets
Construction	Particle Board Plastic Laminate	Particle Board Wood Veneer	Particle Board Wood Veneer	Solid Wood Detailed Molding/Trim				Describe construction and document any environmental (temperature / humidity) limits, if any.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Durability	Moderate	Moderate	Extended Life	Extended Life				Describe anticipated service life.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Quality	AWI Custom grade, factory standard products. Grade 2 hardware.	AWI Custom grade, shop fabricated by millworker. Grade 1 hardware.	AWI Premium grade, shop fabricated by millworker. Grade 1 hardware.	AWI Premium grade, shop fabricated by millworker. Grade 1 hardware.		AWI Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards		Describe quality of millwork and cabinets.	Verify through shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Countertops
Construction	Particle Board, Plastic Laminate Top and Edge	Particle Board, Exterior Glue, Solid Surface Material Top	Exterior Grade Plywood, Stone Top	Exterior Grade Plywood, Chemical Resistant or stainless steel top				Describe countertop construction.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Durability	Limited	Moderate	Extended Life	Extended Life				Describe anticipated service life.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Quality	AWI Custom grade	AWI Premium grade	AWI Premium grade	AWI Premium grade		AWI Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards		Describe quality of countertops.	Verify through shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Broadloom Carpet / Tile
Durability	Heavy Traffic	Severe Traffic	Severe Traffic	Severe Traffic		ASTM D 5252/ ASTM D 7330		Document the Texture Appearance Retention Rating (TARR).	Verify compliance through mockup and product submittal information.
Durability	Type 6 or Type 6,6 BCF Nylon	Type 6 or Type 6,6 BCF Nylon	Type 6 or Type 6,6 BCF Nylon	Type 6 or Type 6,6 BCF Nylon or Bio Based fiber				Decribe the nylon type used.	Verify compliance through mockup and product submittal information.
Maintenance	Green Label Certified cleaners	Green Label Certified cleaners	Green Label Certified cleaners	Green Label Certified cleaners				Describe type of cleaning required.	Verify through maintenance agreements after installation
Service Life	10 Year Warranty	10 Year Warranty	15 Year Warranty	15 Year Warranty	Provide copy of Manufacturers Published Warranty			Document warranty period.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Environmental	10% Pre or Post Consumer Recycled Content	10% Pre or Post Consumer Recycled Content	15% Post Consumer Reycled Content	15% Post Consumer Reycled Content or 15% Bio Based Fiber	Recycled content/ Bio Based must be calculated in terms of total product weight	NSF/ANSI 140 current version at time of ordering		Document the percent recycled content.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
	NSF 140 Gold Level	NSF 140 Gold Level + Must have take back program	NSF 140 Platinum Level	NSF 140 Platinum Level + Published Environmental Product Declaration	Provide Link to Published EPD & NSF 140 certifcate			Describe NSF level.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
	Meets Green Label Plus certification and equivalent CHPS protocal	Meets Green Label Plus certification and equivalent CHPS protocal	Meets Green Label Plus certification and equivalent CHPS protocal	Meets Green Label Plus certification and equivalent CHPS protocal	Provide GLP Certifcate and letter from Mfg that product is CHPS compliant	Green Label Plus		Document environmental testing requirements for carpet, padding and adhesives.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Vinyl Tile
Durability	Standard VCT - (Class I Solid Color; Class II Through Pattern; Class III Surface Decorated)	Standard VCT - (Class I Solid Color; Class II Through Pattern)		Premium Vinyl Tile(SVT) (Class III 20 mil wear Layer) & (Class I Monolithic)		ASTM F 1066 for Standard VCT; ASTM F 1700 for Premium		Describe tile construction.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
	Minimum Overall Thickness = nom 0.125 inch	Minimum Overall Thickness = nom 0.125 inch		Minimum Overall Thickness = nom 0.100 inches(Class III) & nom 0.125 inches(Class I)				Describe tile thickness.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
	Static Limit Load >125psi	Static Limit Load >125psi		Static Limit Load >175psi		ASTM F 970		Document static limit load rating for VCT.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Ex-Factory Surface	Specialty Top Coat		Specialty Top Coat		ASTM F 410		Describe maintenance requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Service Life	5 Year Warranty	5 Year Warranty		5 Year Warranty				Document warranty period.
Environmental	0 % Recycled Conten	5% Recycled / Renewable Content		5% Recycled / Renewable Content				Document the percent recycled content.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
	CA 1350 Compliant	CA 1350 Compliant + Floor Score Certification		CA 1350 Compliant + Floor Score Certification		NSF/ANSI 332		Document compliance with CA 01350.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
	Sustainability None	Sustainability NSF 332		Sustainability NSF 332		Floor Score Certified		Describe environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Sheet Vinyl
Durability	Heterogeneous Vinyl	Heterogeneous Vinyl		Homogeneous Vinyl		ASTM F 1303 / ASTM F 1913		Describe tile construction.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
	Type I (Clear Wear Layer 0.014 inches) Type II (Filled Wear Layer 0.030 inches)	Type I (Clear Wear Layer 0.020 inches) Type II (Filled Wear Layer 0.050 inches)		nom 0.075 inches		ASTM F 1303/ ASTM F 1913		Describe type of backing when used.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
	Static Limit Load >125psi	Static Limit Load >175psi		Static Limit Load >250psi		ASTM F 970		Document static limit load rating.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Ex-Factory Surface	Specialty Top Coat		Specialty Top Coat		ASTM F 1303 / ASTM F 1913		Describe maintenance requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Service Life	5 Year Warranty	5 Year Warranty		5 Year Warranty				Document warranty period.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Environmental	CA 1350 Compliant	CA 1350 Compliant + Floor Score Certification		CA 1350 Compliant + Floor Score Certification				Document compliance with CA 01350.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
	0% Recycled Content	5% Recycled / Renewable Content		5% Recycled / Renewable Content				Document the percent recycled content.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
	Sustainability None	Sustainability NSF 332		Sustainability NSF 332		NSF/ANSI 332		Describe environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Rubber Tile
Durability	Class II Laminated A∓B (A=Solid Color Wear Layer; B=Mottled Wear Layer)			Class I Homogenous A&B (A=Solid Color Wear Layer; B=Mottled Wear Layer )		ASTM F 1344		Describe rubber tile construction.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Durability	Min Overall Thichness = nom 0.080 inches Hardness >85			Min Overall Thichness = nom 0.125 inches Hardness >85		ASTM D 2240		Describe tile thickness.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Class II A&B			Class I A&B		ASTM F 1344		Describe maintenance requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Service Life	5 Year Warranty			5 Year Warranty				Document warranty period.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Environmental	0 % Recycled Content			10% Recycled Content				Document the percent recycled content.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
	Voc Emissions = CA 1350 Compliant			Voc Emissions = CA 1350 Compliant + Floor Score Certification				Document compliance with CA 01350.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
	Sustainability None			Sustainability NSF 332		NSF/ANSI 332		Describe environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Linoleum
Durability	Thickness >2.5mm			Thickness >3.2mm		ASTM F 2034		Describe linoleum thickness.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Durability	Static Limit Load >150psi			Static Limit Load >400psi		ASTM F 970		Document static limit load rating.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Ex-Factory Surface			Low Maintenance Coating		ASTM F 2034		Describe maintenance requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Service Life	2 Year Warranty			3 Year Warranty				Document warranty period.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Environmental	10% Recycled / Renewable Content			20% Recycled / Renewable Content				Document the percent recycled content.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
	NSF 332 - None			Sustainability NSF 332				Describe environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
	Binder Content min 30 %			Binder Content min 30 %				Describe binder content.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
	Voc Emissions = CA 1350 Compliant			Voc Emissions = CA 1350 Compliant + Floor Score Certification		California Section 01350		Document compliance with CA 01350.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Pressured Floor Tile
Durability	Conforms to ANSI A137.1	Conforms to ANSI A137.1		Conforms to ANSI A137.1		ANSI A137.1		Document conformance with ANSI A137.1.	Verify compliance through mockup and product submittal information.
	Abrasion Class III	Abrasion Class IV		Abrasion Class IV		ASTM C1027		Document ASTM abrasion resistance.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
		Max. Absorp. Class P3		Max. Absorp. Class P2		ASTM C373		Document water absorption requirement.	Verify compliance through mockup and product submittal information.
		Breaking Strength >350lbs		Breaking Strength >400lbs		ASTM C648		Document floor tile breaking strength.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Stain Class Reported	Stain Class B or Better		Stain Class A		ASTM C1378		Describe Stain Class.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Chem Class Reported	Chem Class B or Better		Chem Class A		ASTM C650		Describe Chemical Class.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Service Life	1 Year Warranty	18 Month Warranty		2 Year Warranty		Manufacturer		Document warranty period.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental	Green Squared Certification	Green Squared Certification		Green Squared Certification with Level 2 recycled / reclaimed content elective satisfied	Provide 3rd party Certificate	ANSI A138.1 & Green Squared Certification Program		Describe environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental				Publically Available Environmental Product Data	Provide link to EPD Operators Website	ISO 14025		Describe environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Porcelain Tile
Durability	Conforms to ANSI A137.1	Conforms to ANSI A137.1	Conforms to ANSI A137.1	Conforms to ANSI A137.1		ANSI A137.1		Document conformance with ANSI A137.1.	Verify compliance through mockup and product submittal information.
	Abrasion Class III	Abrasion Class IV	Abrasion Class IV	Abrasion Class V		ASTM C1027		Document ASTM abrasion resistance.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
	Absorp. Class P1/E1/O1	Absorp. Class P1/E1/O1	Absorp. Class P1/E1/O1	Absorp. Class P1/E1/O1		ASTM C373		Document water absorption requirement.	Verify compliance through mockup and product submittal information.
		Breaking Strength >350lbs	Breaking Strength >400lbs	Breaking Strength >450lbs		ASTM C648		Document floor tile breaking strength.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance						ASTM C648		Describe Stain Class.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
	Stain Class Reported	Stain Class B or Better	Stain Class A	Stain Class A		ASTM C1378		Describe Stain Class.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
	Chem Class Reported	Chem Class B or Better	Chem Class A	Chem Class A		ASTM C650		Describe Chemical Class.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Service Life	1 Year Warranty	18 Month Warranty	2 Year Warranty	3 Year Warranty		Manufacturer		Document warranty period.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental	Green Squared Certification	Green Squared Certification	Green Squared Certification with Level 2 recycled /reclaimed content elective satisfied	Green Squared Certification with Level 3 recycled / reclaimed content elective satisfied + 3 Innovation Credits	Provide 3rd party Certificate	ANSI A138.1 & Green Squared Certification Program		Describe environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental			Publically Available Environmental Product Data	Publically Available Environmental Product Data	Provide link to EPD Operators Website	ISO 14025		Describe environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Quarry Tile
Durability	Conforms to ANSI A137.1	Conforms to ANSI A137.1	Conforms to ANSI A137.1	Conforms to ANSI A137.1		ANSI A137.1		Document conformance with ANSI A137.1.	Verify compliance through mockup and product submittal information.
	Abrasion Class III	Abrasion Class IV	Abrasion Class IV	Abrasion Class V		ASTM C1027		Document ASTM abrasion resistance.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
		Max. Absorp. Class E3	Max. Absorp. Class E2	E1		ASTM C373		Document water absorption requirement.	Verify compliance through mockup and product submittal information.
		Breaking Strength >350lbs	Breaking Strength >400lbs	Breaking Strength >450lbs		ASTM C648		Document floor tile breaking strength.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Stain Class Reported	Stain Class B or Better	Stain Class A	Stain Class A		ASTM C1378		Describe Stain Class.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Chem Class Reported	Chem Class B or Better	Chem Class A	Chem Class A		ASTM C650		Describe Chemical Class.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Service Life	1 Year Warranty	18 Month Warranty	2 Year Warranty	3 Year Warranty		Manufacturer		Document warranty period.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental	Green Squared Certification	Green Squared Certification	Green Squared Certification with Level 2 recycled /reclaimed content elective satisfied	Green Squared Certification with Level 3 recycled / reclaimed content elective satisfied + 3 Innovation Credits	Provide 3rd party Certificate	ANSI A138.1 & Green Squared Certification Program		Describe environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental		Publically Available Environmental Product Data	Publically Available Environmental Product Data	Provide link to EPD Operators Website	ISO 14025			Describe environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Mosaic Tile
Durability	Conforms to ANSI A137.1	Conforms to ANSI A137.1	Conforms to ANSI A137.1	Conforms to ANSI A137.1		ANSI A137.1		Document conformance with ANSI A137.1.	Verify compliance through mockup and product submittal information.
	Abrasion Class III	Abrasion Class IV	Abrasion Class IV	Abrasion Class V		ASTM C1027		Document ASTM abrasion resistance.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
		Max. Absorp. Class P3/E3/O3	Max. Absorp. Class P2/E2/O2	P1/E1/O1		ASTM C373		Document water absorption requirement.	Verify compliance through mockup and product submittal information.
		Breaking Strength >350lbs	Breaking Strength >400lbs	Breaking Strength >450lbs		ASTM C648		Document floor tile breaking strength.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Stain Class Reported	Stain Class B or Better	Stain Class A	Stain Class A		ASTM C1378		Describe Stain Class.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Chem Class Reported	Chem Class B or Better	Chem Class A	Chem Class A		ASTM C650		Describe Chemical Class.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Service Life	1 Year Warranty	18 Month Warranty	2 Year Warranty	3 Year Warranty		Manufacturer		Document warranty period.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental	Green Squared Certification	Green Squared Certification	Green Squared Certification with Level 2 recycled /reclaimed content elective satisfied	Green Squared Certification with Level 3 recycled / reclaimed content elective satisfied + 3 Innovation Credits	Provide 3rd party Certificate	ANSI A138.1 & Green Squared Certification Program		Describe environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental		Publically Available Environmental Product Data	Publically Available Environmental Product Data	Provide link to EPD Operators Website	ISO 14025			Describe environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Limestone Tile
Durability	Abrasion Resistance >10			Abrasion Resistance >15		ASTM C568		Document ASTM abrasion resistance.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Absorption max. 7.5			Absorption max. 3		ASTM C97		Document water absorption requirement.	Verify compliance through mockup and product submittal information.
Slate Tile
Durability	Abrasion Resistance >8			Abrasion Resistance >15		ASTM C629		Document ASTM abrasion resistance.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Absorption			Absorption		ASTM C121		Document water absorption requirement.	Verify compliance through mockup and product submittal information.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Marble
Durability	Abrasion Resistance >10			Abrasion Resistance >15		ASTM C503		Document ASTM abrasion resistance.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Absorption max. 0.20 / Density 144 min			Absorption max. 0.20 / Density 168 min		ASTM C97		Document water absorption requirement.	Verify compliance through mockup and product submittal information.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Granite
Durability	Abrasion Resistance >25			Abrasion Resistance >25		ASTM C615		Document ASTM abrasion resistance.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Absorption max. 0.50			Absorption max. 0.40		ASTM C97		Document water absorption requirement.	Verify compliance through mockup and product submittal information.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Terazzo
Durability	Polyacrylate 3/8"			1/4" or 3/8"
Durability	Abrasion<40% Loss			Ha-10 minimum		MIL-D-3134 Par. 4.7.10/ ASTM C 241		Document ASTM abrasion resistance.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Anti-fracture Membrane			Flexible Membrane and vapor barrier		ASTM E 1745		Document maintenance requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Environmental	No VOC Local Resources Recycled Marble Chips			Low VOC Local Resources Recycled Glass/Stone Chips				Describe environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Laminate Flooring
Durability	Wear Resistance IP>4000 cycles			Wear Resistance IP>6000 cycles		NAFLA LF-01		Document wear resistance rating.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Durability	Static Load Limit >8 MPa (1160 psi)			Static Load Limit >8 MPa (1160 psi)		NAFLA LF-01		Document static load limit.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	High Wear Resistant Thermoset Surface			High Wear Resistant Thermoset Surface		NAFLA Stds		Document maintenance requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Service Life	10 Year Warranty			10 Year Warranty				Document warranty period.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Service Life	CARB Verified Phase 2 Compliant			CARB Verified Phase 2 Compliant	3rd Party Certified	ASTM E1333/ASTM D6007		Document CARB compliance.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental	VOC Emissions - CA 1350			CA 1350 - (Floor Score Certified)				Document compliance with CA 01350.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental	50% Recycled Content			60% Recycled Content		NAFLA Stds		Document the percent recycled content.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Wood Flooring
Durability	Hardness - 380-950	Hardness - 950-1500	Hardness - 1500-2600	Hardness - 2600-3800		Janka Test		Document Janka Test hardness level.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Varnish top coat	Varnish top coat	Polyurethane top coat	Polyurethane top coat		ASTM D 4060		Describe maintenance requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Environmental	Local Resources	Local Resources	Local Resources	Local Resources Recycled Materials		Green Label Certified		Describe regional material content, recycled material content and environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Bamboo Flooring
Durability	Hardness 1300 min	Hardness 1400 min	Hardness 1500 min	Hardness 1600 min		Janka Test		Document Janka Test hardness level.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Varnish top coat	Varnish top coat	Polyurethane top coat	Polyurethane top coat		ASTM D 4060		Describe maintenance requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Environmental	Renewable, Recycled, Low VOC	Renewable, Recycled, Low VOC	Renewable, Recycled, Low VOC	Renewable, Recycled, Low VOC, Local		Green Label Certified		Describe regional material content, recycled material content and environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Glazed Wall Tile
Durability	Conforms to ANSI A137.1	Conforms to ANSI A137.1	Conforms to ANSI A137.1	Conforms to ANSI A137.1		ANSI A137.1		Document conformance with ANSI A137.1.	Verify compliance through mockup and product submittal information.
	Absorp. Class P4	Absorp. Class P4	Absorp. Class P4	Absorp. Class P4		ASTM C373		Document water absorption requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
		Breaking Strength >175lbs	Breaking Strength >200lbs	Breaking Strength >225lbs		ASTM C648		Document breaking strength.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Stain Class Reported	Stain Class B or Better	Stain Class A	Stain Class A		ASTM C1378		Describe Stain Class.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Chem Class Reported	Chem Class B or Better	Chem Class A	Chem Class A		ASTM C650		Describe Chemical Class.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Service Life	1 Year Warranty	18 Month Warranty	2 Year Warranty	3 Year Warranty		Manufacturer		Document warranty period.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental	Green Squared Certification	Green Squared Certification	Green Squared Certification with Level 2 recycled /reclaimed content elective satisfied	Green Squared Certification with Level 3 recycled / reclaimed content elective satisfied + 3 Innovation Credits	Provide 3rd party Certificate	ANSI A138.1 & Green Squared Certification Program		Document the percent recycled content.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental			Publically Available EPD	Publically Available EPD	Provide link to EPD Operators Website	ISO 14025		Describe environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Paint
Durability	Burnish Resistant	Burnish Resistant		Burnish Resistant		ASTM D6736/MPI
		Stain Resistant		Stain Resistant		ASTM 3450/MPI		Document requirements in basis of design.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
				Highly Scrubbable		ASTM 2486/MPI		Describe finish types and maintenance requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Environmental	Low VOC	Low VOC		Low VOC (including colorants)		CARB 2007 SCM		Describe finish types and maintenance requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Wall Covering - Type II
Durability	Compliance to W-101 (2011)	Compliance to W-101 (2011)	Compliance to W-101 (2011)	Compliance to W-101 (2011)	Manufacturer Provided Specifications		W 101 Physical Test Requirements	Describedurability requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Sccrubbability - 300 cycles/ min Washability - 100 cycles/ min	Sccrubbability - 300 cycles/ min Washability - 100 cycles/ min	Sccrubbability - 300 cycles/ min Washability - 100 cycles/ min	Sccrubbability - 300 cycles/ min Washability - 100 cycles/ min	Manufacturer Provided Specifications	ASTM F 793	W 101 Physical Test Requirements	Describe maintenance requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Environmental	NSF 342 Conformant Level + 5% Minimum Recycled Post Consumer or 10% Pre-Consumer Content	NSF 342 Silver Level + 5% Minimum Recycled Post Consumer or 10% Pre-Consumer Content	NSF 342 Gold Level + 5% Minimum Recycled Post Consumer or 10% Pre-Consumer Content	NSF 342 Platinum Level + 5% Minimum Recycled Post Consumer or 10% Pre-Consumer Content	Provide 3rd Party NSF 342 Certificate; Recycled content must be calculated in terms of total product weight		W 101 Physical Test Requirements	Document the percent recycled content.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
	VOC - Meets CA 1350	VOC - Meets CA 1350	VOC - Meets CA 1350	VOC - Meets CA 1350	Provide 3rd Party Lab Results			Document compliance with CA 01350.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
	Adhesives SCAQMD Rule 1168	Adhesives SCAQMD Rule 1168	Adhesives SCAQMD Rule 1168	Adhesives SCAQMD Rule 1168	Provide 3rd Party Lab Results			Document compliance with SQAQMD Rule 1168.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Wall Paneling Plastic Laminate
Durability	Standard Laminate	High Pressure Laminate	Fiber Reinforced Laminate	Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic		ASTM D 695/ NEMA Testing		Describe proposed laminate system.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Durability	Abrasion Resistance >400	Abrasion Resistance >420	Abrasion Resistance >440	Abrasion Resistance >460		NEMA Testing		Document NEMA abrasion resistance.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Cleanability 20 cycles	Cleanability 18 cycles	Cleanability 14 cycles	Cleanability 10 cylces		NEMA Testing		Describe cleanability and maintenance requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Service Life	1 Year Warranty	2 Year Warranty	5 Year Warranty	10 Year Warranty				Document warranty period.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental	Low VOC/Low VOC Installation	Low VOC/Low VOC Installation	Low VOC/Low VOC Installation	Low VOC/Low VOC Installation				Describe environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental	40% Recylced Material	50% Recycled Material	60% Recycled Material	60% Recycled Material				Document the percent recycled content.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Wall Paneling/Wood
Durability	Hardness - 380-950	Hardness - 950-1500	Hardness - 1500-2600	Hardness - 2600-3800		Janka Test		Document Janka Test hardness level.	Verify compliance through product submittal information. Conduct Janka test to verify compliance after installation.
Maintenance	Varnish top coat	Varnish top coat	Polyurethane top coat	Polyurethane top coat		ASTM D 4060		Describe cleanability and maintenance requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Environmental	Local Resources	Local Resources	Local Resources	Local Resources		Recycled Materials		Describe regional material content, recycled material content and environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Wall Paneling/Composite Board
Durability	Min 6mm thickness	Min 10mm thickness	Min 20mm thickness	Min 30mm thickness
Maintenance	Sealant	Top Coat	Top Coat	Polyurethane top coat		ASTM D 4060		Describe cleanability and maintenance requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Environmental	Low VOC/Low VOC Installation	Low VOC/Low VOC Installation	Low VOC/Low VOC Installation	Low VOC/Low VOC Installation				Describe environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental	40% Recylced Material	50% Recycled Material	60% Recycled Material	90% Recycled Material				Document the percent recycled content.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Wall Paneling/Sculptural Panel
Durability	Min. 6mm thickness	Min. 10mm thickness	Min. 20mm thickness	Min. 30mm thickness				Describe proposed thickness.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	900 psi.	920 psi.	940 psi.	960 psi		ASTM D 638		Describe cleanability and maintenance requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Environmental	Low VOC/Low VOC Installation	Low VOC/Low VOC Installation	Low VOC/Low VOC Installation	Low VOC/Low VOC Installation				Describe environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental	20% Recylced Material	30% Recycled Material	40% Recycled Material	50% Recycled Material				Document the percent recycled content.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Wall Base
Durability	Type TV	Type TPR		Type TS		ASTM F 1861		Describe ASTM F 1861 wall base type.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Maintenance	Group II	Group I or II		Group I		ASTM F 1861		Describe cleanability and maintenance requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information.
Service Life	1 Year Warranty	1 Year Warranty		5 Year Warranty				Document warranty period.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental	Low VOC	Low VOC		Low VOC PVC Free		NSF/ANSI 332		Describe recycled material content and environmental testing requirement.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Verification
Attribute	Baseline	★ Tier 1 High Performance	★★ Tier 2 High Performance	★★★ Tier 3 High Performance	Measurements & Verification	Plans & Specifications	Calculations & Analysis	Design Basis of Design	Construction Verification
Ceilings
Surface Textures	Directional or non directional fissured	Fine Texture with perforations	Fine Texture	Fine Texture				Describe surface texture for each ceiling type.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Acoustics - Open Plan NRC	≥ 0.70	≥ 0.80	≥ 0.90	≥ 0.95	UL Classified Acoustical Performance	ASTM C423		Describe acoustical properties for each ceiling type.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Acoustics - Open Plan CAC	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	UL Classified Acoustical Performance	ASTM D 1414
Acoustics - Closed Plan NRC	≥ 0.50	≥ 0.55	≥ 0.60	≥ 0.70	UL Classified Acoustical Performance	ASTM C423
Acoustics - Closed Plan NRC	≥ 30	≥ 35	≥ 35	≥ 35	UL Classified Acoustical Performance	ASTM D 1414
Durability			Impact Resistance	Impact Resistance		Modified ASTM D1037		Describe impact, scratch and sag resistance for each ceiling type.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
			Scratch Resistance	Scratch Resistance	Hess Rake Test
		Sag Resistance	Sag Resistance	Sag Resistance
Maintenance				Washable		ASTM D4828		Describe if ceiling is washable and scrubbable.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Maintenance				Scrubbable		Modified ASTM D2486		Describe if ceiling is washable and scrubbable.
Service Life	1 Year Warranty	5 Year Systems Warranty	10 Year Warranty Systems	20 Year Warranty Systems	Manufacturer's Warranty			Describe service life for each ceiling type.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
Environmental	Total Recycled Content = 20%	Total Recycled Content = 30%	Total Recycled Content = 40%	Total Recycled Content = 50%		ISO 14021		Describe total recycled content, light reflectance and emission requirements.	Verify compliance through product submittal information and manufacturer certification.
	Recyclable in a closed Loop Process	Recyclable in a closed Loop Process	Recyclable in a closed Loop Process	Recyclable in a closed Loop Process	Manufacturer's Certification Letter
	Light Reflectance = 80%	Light Reflectance = 85%	Light Reflectance = 85%	Light Reflectance = 85%		ASTM E-1477
	CHPS Compliant	CHPS Compliant	CHPS Compliant	CHPS Compliant		CA Dept of Health Services Std Practices 2010
	Product EPD Available	Product EPD Available	Product EPD Available	Product EPD Available	Environmental Product Data	ISO 14025