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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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NC-2009 MRc7:Certified Wood

FSC certified 100%pre-consumer recycled wood fiber

If the particle board is FSC certified 100%pre-consumer recycled wood fiber, can this be considered for credit MR 7. In other words can this be considered 100% new wood and 100% FSC certified?

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Esther Kohout
Kohout Woodwork, Inc
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Wed, 07/15/2015 - 19:39

Hi Cathy, Bottom line is NO, you cannot use recycled wood towards the MR7 credit, only New Wood is considered. below is a copied post from earlier on in this discussion, you can scroll down and see many who have asked this same question. "The FAQ above states: "Because this credit focuses on "new" wood, products that are 100% recycled content may not be counted as certified wood under MRc7, and should be excluded from the total cost of new wood materials. However, those purchases could qualify for credit under MRc4: Recycled Content."
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Judy Landwehr
Manager, Sustainability and Technical Marketing
Masonite Architectural
LEEDuser Basic Member
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Fri, 07/17/2015 - 15:57

Additonal information regarding this topic can be found in LEED Interpretation Ruling “ID#10372 made on 04/02/2014.

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