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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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NC-2009 MRc7:Certified Wood

Recycled materials

Albert Sagrera

Architect

Societat Organica

LEEDuser Basic Member

11 thumbs up

July 2, 2012

The recycled materials that are not counted in this credit, how to become certified? with the own label FSC or with a specific certificate? Thanks.

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Emily Catacchio

Sustainability Specialist

Wight and Company

LEEDuser Basic Member

415 thumbs up

Fri, 07/13/2012 - 22:10

Albert,I'm not sure I understand your question correctly, but I'll take shot anyway. If you have FSC certified recycled wood it can be counted towards MRc4: Recycled Content. If you have wood that is not certified you cannot count it towards this credit as the FSC certification encompasses the harvesting of the wood (ie. you cannot certify wood after the fact.)Hope that helps!

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