Date
Inquiry

CIR MR credit 7 Certified Wood: Similar to the CIR on this credit dated 6.3.02, we would like to know if it is reasonable to exclude reclaimed wood products from the caluculations for new wood in the certified wood credit? Reclaimed wood seems outside the scope of certified wood. We believe that it is in fact the better decision for wood selection, especially for interior and exterior finishes. However, we still often buy new wood for framing that we specify certified. We propose that reclaimed wood (by %) be excluded under the certified wood calculation, since it is best captured under the Resource Reuse credt.

Ruling

Page 212 of the June 2001 LEED v2.0 Reference Guide specifies that salvaged and refurbished wood is excluded from the calculation of certified wood products. For the purposes of this credit, reclaimed wood is excluded from the certified wood calculation (numerator and denominator). Applicable Internationally.

Internationally Applicable
On
Campus Applicable
Off