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FAQs about MRc7 :

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?

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?

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NC-2009 MRc7:Certified Wood

FSC certified shop

Marc Perry

ELEMENTS Consulting

LEEDuser Basic Member

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November 10, 2014

Does a cabinet fabricator need to be a "FSC certified shop" in order to achieve the MRc7 (Certified Wood) credit? The cabinets will be built out of FSC certified wood (the chain of custody letter will be provided), but the shop is currently not FSC certified.

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Jason Grant

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Jason Grant Consulting

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Mon, 11/10/2014 - 21:56

Yes, cabinet shops, architectural woodworkers, and other subs that fabricate wood products off the jobsite have to have FSC CoC even if they install their products on-site. However, there is an "alternative documentation process" that makes it easier for these types of companies to have the FSC materials they buy count toward credit achievement. For more info: https://us.fsc.org/faqs-for-green-building.325.htm

LEEDuser Expert

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Sat, 11/22/2014 - 19:30

Jason - I just wanted to add the 10/1/13 LI that outlines the alternative documentation process for the official reference - http://www.usgbc.org/leed-interpretations?keys=10296 (LI ID #10296). It can also be used by those who make furniture.

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