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FAQs about MRc7 :

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?

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?

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NC-2009 MRc7:Certified Wood

Non-FSC Certifications?

Andrea Anderson

Architect

The Clark Enersen Partners

LEEDuser Basic Member

18 thumbs up

February 26, 2014

We have had a wood submittal that has a several green certifications including NGBS Green Certification, SCS EPP Certification, and UL Greenguard Gold Certifications. Do any of these count towards any LEED credits? Can the SCS Environmentally Preferable Treated Wood Process (based on Life-Cycle Assessment) count towards this credit since SCS is the also the one who has the FSC certification? It sounds as if this certification goes above and beyond the FSC Certification.

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Jason Grant

Principal

Jason Grant Consulting

LEEDuser Expert

115 thumbs up

Wed, 02/26/2014 - 19:43

I can't speak definitively to what other credits these certifications might count toward, although I believe that Greenguard counts toward one of the IAQ credits in LEEDv4. SCS's Environmentally Preferable Treated Wood Process definitely does not count toward MRc7, although if this is an ISO-compliant EPD, then it could qualify for the relevant credit under LEEDv4 that rewards products that carry the same.

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