FSC COC Certification and Sub Contractors.

Hi Leighton - If your Subcontractors are going to modify the FSC material in a shop or factory to fabricate 'assemblies' (I.E. cabinets and fencing panels) they would need to be FSC Certified themselves and provide you with their COC information and properly prepared invoices. Best, Doug

Doug, We are in the same situation as Leighton; however, I have a different interpretation. If a subcontractor purchases FSC materials (4x4s, 2x4s and fence slats) from an FSC CoC certified entity (Home Depot) and builds a fence in the field (not in a shop or factory), then the subcontractor building the fence would not need to hold an FSC CoC since it is not altering the lumber and slats, except for maybe cutting to shorten the length. Thoughts? Thanks, Mike

If the subcontractor builds the fence in the field, then they would not need FSC CoC, whether or not they alter the lumber/slats. In this case, they are the same as a framing contractor or anyone else on the job who may cut up FSC-certified lumber and other materials to specific lengths etc., or to a flooring contractor who cuts flooring as part of the installation process. If they build the fence in a shop, then they are the same as a custom woodworker and the current LEED interpretation is that they would need FSC CoC. If they manufacture and sell FSC fencing in a factory, then they would definitely need FSC CoC!