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NC-2009 MRc4: Recycled Content
Can the 25% default recycled content value for steel be applied to door hardware and non-structural steel framing, or can it only be applied to structural steel? Door hardware is my primary concern here. Thanks!
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The recycled content percentage on the product data sheet is given as a range. What should I do?
Is the default average recycled content value of 25% for steel still allowed?
Can site materials, such as soil, be included in the MR credit calculations?
Are there recycled content claims that I should be wary of?
John Drigot
Design/LEED SpecialistThe Neenan Company
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January 3, 2012 - 3:36 pm
Steve,
This is an interesting question and made me look at the reference guide a little closer. I would say yes, you can take the default 25% default for steel in door hardware. I have to admit, at first I was pretty negative on the idea. Then I found this statement on page 373 of the LEED Reference Guide for BD+C version 2009.
Under Calculating Assembly Recycled Content - "For example, a pound of steel in a window assembbly is of equal significance in determining recycled content as a pound of fabric on a movable wall panel."
Hope this helps and gluck (good luck).
Steve Loppnow
Sustainability Account ManagerStok
LEEDuser Expert
294 thumbs up
January 4, 2012 - 6:21 pm
Thanks John, I've been looking at this as well and apparently you can take the 25% default for door hardware.