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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?

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?

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CI-2009 MRc7:Certified Wood

How to treat reuse furniture in the calculation for FSC wood

Steve Khouw

Principal

DNA GreenDesign

LEEDuser Basic Member

126 thumbs up

April 11, 2011

In a LEED project, we want to reuse the system furniture from the existing tenancy, the desktop made of wood, but not FSC certified. Must this component be included in the FSC wood percentage calculation? The reference manual referred to new furniture in one section then allude to total wood products in another. Aye or Nay?

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

LEEDuser Expert

7780 thumbs up

Fri, 04/22/2011 - 22:08

Steve, MRc7 is reserved for "new" wood products, to the best of my understanding. I would exclude the used furniture.

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