My LEED Points Didn't Count because

My LEED Points Didn't Count because

My LEED Points Didn't Count because

FSC certified products can be bought from any retailer but not just any retailer can give you the necessary paperwork for LEED projects. A common misconception is that if the product is labeled FSC certified than you are eligible for LEED points. This is not correct. In order to obtain LEED credit it is necessary to submit documentation that can be traced back to the original source. This means the invoice you receive with your lumber must have a FSC chain of custody number listed on it. This will trace the wood back to the original certified forest it was extracted from as well as the manufacturer who finished it. Any reseller can sell the FSC certified products and we want to promote this but not any reseller can give you the necessary documentation required by USGBC for LEED credits.

What is the FSC-COC number? This is a number given to a company that goes through the certification process and has passed the auditing assessment from a third party auditor. To obtain the FSC certification demands strict processes and procedures as well as a financial commitment. The decision to become certified is a strong one toward supporting the environment and assisting the proper management of our forests as well as the future. The company must be financially able and have resources to ensure that the processes can be taken to maintain the auditing requirements needed to make the system work.

If your project is one that is seeking the prestigious LEED certification from USGBC than you have to be very diligent in purchasing lumber that has a COC number on the invoice so that you can trace the wood to its original source and validate that the wood is truly FSC. Many retailers can resell the wood but do so without the COC number. There is nothing wrong with this and they don't have to be COC certified but in order for the material to count, the supplier of the material must have a COC certificate. In other words, if you go to your local warehouse and they don't have a COC certificate but sell you some decking or fencing it will not be eligible for LEED points.

There is nothing wrong with buying FSC certified products from a local company but if that company is not COC certified, the wood can not be traced. When looking for LEED points from lumber, just remember to do your due diligence and keep your paperwork with COC #. You can visit USGBC website and the FSC site to get more information.

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