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CI-2009 MRc4:Recycled Content

CSI Division 12 Furnishings

Joseph Greene

Owner/Architect

Joseph Architects

LEEDuser Basic Member

31 thumbs up

May 22, 2012

Should the cost of Division 12 furnishings be included in MR4 and MR5 credits if these items were purchased outside of the construction budget?

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Emily Catacchio

Sustainability Specialist

Wight and Company

LEEDuser Basic Member

415 thumbs up

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 00:03

In my opinion, If you're including furniture in these credits, yes. If not, then they're outside of your contract, so I'd say no.

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