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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 - outside building envelope

Bomin Kim

Architect / Sustainability Coordinator

Sasaki Associates

LEEDuser Premium Member

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April 6, 2016

We're shooting for 95% FSC wood in our project and were wondering if permanently installed wood items outside the envelope are included in this number. Thank you

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Renee Shirey

Stantec

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Wed, 04/06/2016 - 18:43

If it is within the LEED project border, then yes it would be included. I'm not sure what you are planning, but keep in mind that if the installer is doing more than just installing it (with minor tweaking required for installation) and is actually building/manufacturing something on site, they also need to have FSC certification for working with FSC wood - you need to ensure the FSC chain of command is intact.

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