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NC-2009 MRc7:Certified Wood

FSC products that include non-wood components

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Teresa Bell
Allegheny Millwork
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If a custom FSC desk is made for a project, the total value of the desk (including the non-wood items such as drawer and door hardware, plastic grommets, and a glass top) would be the invoiced price for delivery to the job site. Correct? LIkewise, if a countertop unit consisting of an FSC subtop and solid surface top with integral sink is delivered to the job site, wouldn't the entire value of that unit as invoiced be included in the LEED reporting for the MRc7 credit? Thanks

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Jason Grant
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Fri, 11/01/2013 - 15:12

From the LEED 2009 reference guide: "In the case of manufactured products, such as windows and furniture systems that combine wood and nonfood materials, only the new wood portion can be applied toward the credit. To determine the value of the wood component(s), calculate the amount of new wood as a percentage of the total weight, volume, or cost, and the amount of FSC-certified wood as a percentage of the total weight, volume, or cost. Multiply these figures by the total value of the product as invoiced to project contractors..." From a practical standpoint, I'd imagine that you'd be likely to get a pass on small stuff like hardware and plastic grommets but your sink example definitely wouldn't fly if it were caught.

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