Green Star FAQs


FAQ F-00071
Is carpet underlay included as 'flooring' in Green Star?

Yes, carpet underlay should be included as flooring for the purpose of Green Star - Design & As Built v1 - v1.2 and Green Star - Interiors v1 - v1.2 credit criteria Responsible Materials: Permanent Formwork, Pipes, Flooring, Blinds and Cables, and the Responsible Finishes credit in Green Star Buildings v1 and Green Star Buildings v1.1.





Rating Tools

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

  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1 / Materials / 20.3 Responsible Building Materials - Cables, pipes, floors and blinds
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.1 / Materials / 20.3 Responsible Building Materials - Permanent Formwork, Pipes, Flooring, Blinds and Cables
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.2 / Materials / 20.3 Responsible Building Materials - Permanent Formwork, Pipes, Flooring, Blinds and Cables
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.3 / Materials / 20.3 Permanent Formwork, Pipes, Flooring, Blinds and Cables
  • Green Star - Interiors v1 / Materials / 20.2 Responsible Building Materials - Permanent Formwork, Pipes, Flooring, Blinds and Cables
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.1 / Materials / 20.2 Responsible Building Materials - Permanent Formwork, Pipes, Flooring, Blinds and Cables
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.2 / Materials / 20.2 Responsible Building Materials - Permanent Formwork, Pipes, Flooring, Blinds and Cables
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.3 / Materials / 20.2 Permanent Formwork, Pipes, Flooring, Blinds and Cables
  • Green Star - Railway Stations v1 / Materials / 20.3 Responsible Building Materials - Permanent Formwork, Pipes, Flooring, Blinds and Cables
  • Green Star Buildings v1 / Responsible / 9 Responsible Finishes
  • Green Star Buildings v1.0 / Responsible / 9 Responsible Finishes
  • Green Star Buildings v1.1 / Responsible / 9 Responsible Finishes


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