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FAQs about MRc7 :

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?

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?

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NC-2009 MRc7:Certified Wood

FSC Controlled?

Giselle Walsh

Founder

Juno Solutions Group

LEEDuser Basic Member

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August 16, 2013

I'm working with a manufacturer who has offered the wood in FSC Controlled or FSC Mixed. I can't find information on FSC Controlled on this page. Does that wood get full credit?

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Jason Grant

Principal

Jason Grant Consulting

LEEDuser Expert

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Fri, 08/16/2013 - 16:05

Controlled wood does not count in LEED - it is non-certified wood that has been controlled to a risk assessment process set up by FSC and deemed eligible as an input to FSC Mix products - it is against FSC rules to promote it in the marketplace as an alternative to FSC-certified materials, so the vendor is in violation of the relevant FSC standard and should be sanctioned by their FSC auditor.

Giselle Walsh

Founder

Juno Solutions Group

LEEDuser Basic Member

12 thumbs up

Fri, 08/16/2013 - 16:07

Thank you Jason for your very speedy and thorough reply. We will proceed accordingly.

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