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Intent
Pilot Credit Closed
PC80 was closed on 8/15/2016, however, a newer version of the credit, MRpc112 - Certified Multi-attribute Products and Materials is currently open to new registrations.
To increase the use of interior finishes and furnishings with verified preferable multi-attribute environmental profiles.
Requirements
General Pilot Documentation Requirements
Register for the pilot credit- Participate in the LEEDuser pilot credit forum
- Complete the feedback survey:
- ANSI/BIFMA e3 – 2012 Furniture Sustainability Standard
- Level 1 certified products contribute 25% of the total product cost
- Level 2 certified products contribute 50% of the total product cost
- Level 3 certified products contribute 100% of the total product cost
- Other USGBC approved multi-attribute certification programs
Credit Specific
Determine the total value of all interior finishes and furnishings by adding the value of the hard costs of CSI MasterFormat 2004 Divisions 9 and 12. This includes cost associated with delivery of the product to the site, but excludes installation and labor costs. Provide a list of products purchased contributing toward credit and indicate the applicable label/certification. List the cost and number of items purchased per product and calculate the weighted value according to the values above. If compliant products are limited to only one CSI division, project teams are permitted to account for costs in that single division. Record table should include the following information for each product/material:- Name/Description
- Manufacturer
- Total Material Cost ($)
- Availability of product “scorecard” (yes/no)
- Percent of product compliant with 3rd party certification (% by Weight)
- Compliant Product Value
Additional Questions
- How difficult was it to locate the applicable level of labels receiving credit?
- What were the major barriers to achieving credit performance? Do you think the threshold(s) is reasonable?
- What labels would you like USGBC to consider for inclusion in this pilot credit?
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Intent
Pilot Credit Closed
PC80 was closed on 8/15/2016, however, a newer version of the credit, MRpc112 - Certified Multi-attribute Products and Materials is currently open to new registrations.
To increase the use of interior finishes and furnishings with verified preferable multi-attribute environmental profiles.
Requirements
General Pilot Documentation Requirements
Register for the pilot credit- Participate in the LEEDuser pilot credit forum
- Complete the feedback survey:
- ANSI/BIFMA e3 – 2012 Furniture Sustainability Standard
- Level 1 certified products contribute 25% of the total product cost
- Level 2 certified products contribute 50% of the total product cost
- Level 3 certified products contribute 100% of the total product cost
- Other USGBC approved multi-attribute certification programs
Credit Specific
Determine the total value of all interior finishes and furnishings by adding the value of the hard costs of CSI MasterFormat 2004 Divisions 9 and 12. This includes cost associated with delivery of the product to the site, but excludes installation and labor costs. Provide a list of products purchased contributing toward credit and indicate the applicable label/certification. List the cost and number of items purchased per product and calculate the weighted value according to the values above. If compliant products are limited to only one CSI division, project teams are permitted to account for costs in that single division. Record table should include the following information for each product/material:- Name/Description
- Manufacturer
- Total Material Cost ($)
- Availability of product “scorecard” (yes/no)
- Percent of product compliant with 3rd party certification (% by Weight)
- Compliant Product Value
Additional Questions
- How difficult was it to locate the applicable level of labels receiving credit?
- What were the major barriers to achieving credit performance? Do you think the threshold(s) is reasonable?
- What labels would you like USGBC to consider for inclusion in this pilot credit?
LEEDuser expert
brendan owens
pe, leed fellow
USGBC
svp
