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CS-2009 MRc6: Certified Wood

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European wood certificates

April 23, 2013

Antonio Rodriguez

LEED AP BD+C
SYASA - México

LEEDuser Basic Member

April 23, 2013

Hello everyone,
Our project has some wood used in interiors, but most of it would be bought in Spain. Should we expect that our supplier has an FSC certificate? In case he doesn't, is there an acceptable European certificate to be used as an alternative? Thanks in advance for any help on this.

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Tristan Roberts

Representative
Vermont House of Representatives

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November 4, 2013 - 1:06 pm

Antonio, only FSC is valid for this credit. You should check that any wood you are planning to use for credit documentation has the correct certification.

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FAQs about MRc6:

We are pursuing IEQc4.5 from LEED-CI as an ID credit. Are we then required to include the cost of furniture in MRc3–7?

What building components are typically purchased with FSC content to earn this credit?

We’re having trouble getting FSC wood within our budget. Can we use products with another forestry certification?

Do I need to provide invoices for all of the new wood products purchased for the project, or just FSC wood products?

I have supporting manufacturer documentation for the FSC wood used on our project. Is this enough to document this credit, or do I need invoices as well?

Can products labeled “FSC Recycled” or “FSC Recycled Credit” contribute towards MRc7? What about "FSC Mix" percentages that refer to recycled content?

Does FSC-certified wood automatically contribute to IEQc4.4 as a low-emitting material?

We are using a lot of reclaimed wood. Should we include this in our MRc7 calculations? What about wood that is already installed on the project, in a renovation? What about wood products with recycled content?

Does FSC-certified bamboo products count towards this credit?

A product has FSC-certified veneer, but a non-certified core. Can we prorate the MRc7 contribution of this product based on the cost of the veneer?

Should wood used on site features such as benches or a gazebo be included here?

Is there a minimum quantity of wood that must be used on the project to qualify for this credit?

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