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Materials Reuse: 5%

LEED 2.2 Requirements:

Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials such that the sum of these materials constitutes at least 5%, based on cost, of the total value of materials on the project. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing components and specialty items such as elevators and equipment shall not be included in this calculation. Only include materials permanently installed in the project. Furniture may be included, providing it is included consistently in MR Credits 3–7.

Submittals (CONSTRUCTION):

- Provide the total construction costs for Divisions 2-10 to apply the 45% default materials value or the actual materials cost (Divisions 2-10).
- Provide a tabulation of each salvaged/reused material used on the project. The tabulation must include a description of the material, the source/vendor for the material and the product cost. AND (For Projects With Special Circumstances)
- Provide an optional narrative to describe any additional comments or notes regarding special circumstances or considerations regarding the project's credit approach.
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
MR PR1 Storage & Collection of Recyclables
MR 1.1 Building Reuse: Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floors and Roof
MR 1.2 Building Reuse: Maintain 95% of Existing Walls, Floors and Roof
MR 1.3 Building Reuse: Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements
MR 2.1 Construction Waste Management: Divert 50% from Disposal
MR 2.2 Construction Waste Management: Divert 75% from Disposal
MR 3.1 Materials Reuse: 5%
MR 3.2 Materials Reuse: 10%
MR 4.1 Recycled Content: 10% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
MR 4.2 Recycled Content: 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
MR 5.1 Regional Materials: 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
MR 5.2 Regional Materials: 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
MR 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials
MR 7 Certified Wood
 
 
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