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NC-2009 MRc7: Certified Wood

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MR7 AND IEQ 4.4

March 18, 2014

Al Shadid

LEEDuser Basic Member

March 18, 2014

Can We have wooden doors that qualify for both IEQ 4.4 and MR 7?

Can you have FSC wooden doors that contain no added urea formaldehyde?

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Michele Helou

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Sage Design & Consulting

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March 18, 2014 - 7:22 am

yes, Marshfield, Algoma, VT Industries all have FSC doors that are NAUF - just be careful to specify correctly and review the submittals. The % wood and % FSC depends on the door type - particle board, staved core, etc,
Sometimes it can be challenging to find a NAUF fired rated wood door above 60 minutes - because the alternate adhesives are not as fire resistance.

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FAQs about MRc7:

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?

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?

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