Based on review comments from previous projects, I am under the impression that if you list an item in IEQc4.4, you must also list that same item in MRc7 - although this is not explicit in the v2009 Reference Guide (see "2. Related Credits" in the v2009 Ref Guide) nor is IEQc4.4 included in the new BDC Material Resource calculator.
For the project I am currently working on, we have base and overhead cabinets (modular casework) with composite wood and melamine. Obviously, this should be reported for IEQc4.4. I intend to report this for MRc7 as well.
For obvious reasons, I'd prefer to report as few wood materials as possible in MRc7. But, I also want to provide full disclosure as may be required.
Any opinions?
Thanks - Kris Phillips
Susan Di Giulio
Senior Project ManagerZinner Consultants
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July 30, 2012 - 2:07 pm
Remember that any portion of the composite wood in your casework that is recycled is exempt from MRc7, even if it is FSC recycled.
Kris Phillips
Arcadis10 thumbs up
July 30, 2012 - 7:32 pm
Right, but what about new composite wood in casework? Thanks - Kris Phillips
Susan Di Giulio
Senior Project ManagerZinner Consultants
153 thumbs up
July 30, 2012 - 7:47 pm
Of course all new wood must be counted. But what I am saying is that a lot of composite wood content is recycled. Check the information sheets for the products that you used.
Kris Phillips
Arcadis10 thumbs up
August 1, 2012 - 9:28 am
I will do that. Thank you for your comments.