Green Star FAQs


FAQ F-00395
Are there alternative pathways for particle board testing under Exposure to Toxins from Green Star Buildings?

Yes.

GBCA notes that AS/NZS 4266.16:2004 has been superseded by AS/NZS 4266.1:2017 and therefore considers testing in accordance with AS/NZS 1859.1:2017 following the procedure outlined under AS/NZS 4266.1:2017 section 17 to be equivalent to the Submission Guidelines' stipulated AS/NZS 1859.1:2004 for Particle Board formaldehyde compliance.





Rating Tools

This FAQ is related to the following Rating Tools, Categories or Credits:

  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.2 / Indoor Environment Quality
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.3 / Indoor Environment Quality
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.2 / Indoor Environment Quality / 12.2 Indoor Pollutants - Engineered wood products
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.3 / Indoor Environment Quality / 12 Indoor Pollutants
  • Green Star Buildings v1 / Healthy / 13 Exposure to Toxins
  • Green Star Buildings v1.0 / Healthy / 13 Exposure to Toxins
  • Green Star Buildings v1.1 / Healthy / 14 Exposure to Toxins
  • Green Star Fitouts v1 / Healthy / 18 Low Toxin Materials


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