FSC Language in LEED V4

Dori, it doesn't seem confusing to me—just not ideal for some situations. As you note, it is an "alternative" documentation process that is focused on architectural woodworkers. If the situation doesn't fit you would need to follow the standard documentation process. It would probably require a CIR or LEED Interpretation to get subcontrators in on this path.Regarding "packages"—as I read the language, what you say is exactly what the Reference Guide suggests. "The woodworker must provide a document, separate from the project invoice, detailing FSC-certified wood materials used and total cost of wood materials used."They could bill for the entire job as a "package" and then include an itemized breakdown as an added document.

USGBC ID#100000097: Entity who fabricates a product out of FSC materials, must have FSC-Chain of Custody certification. If the installation is sub-contracted to another company, the installation sub-contractor does not need to have FSC-Chain of Custody certification because the installer is not modifying the [audited] FSC product. To maintain the chain, the transportation that delivers the FSC product to the site must be from the same fabricator company who has the FSC-COC certification.If not, the sub-transportation company must be audited for FSC-COC to transport the FSC products to site. As for wood flooring case, the distributor for FSC wood flooring must be FSC-COC certified. Distributor must deliver the flooring to the site. If not the sub-transportation company must have FSC-COC. Installation company doesn't need to be have FSC-COC.