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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
PrincipalJason Grant Consulting
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November 10, 2014 - 4:56 pm
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
RETIRED
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November 22, 2014 - 2:30 pm
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.