| Practice Number | Practice | Points Available with this Product | Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points | Manufacturer's Comments |
| 606.1 | Biobased products are used. 8 points maximum awarded. | 6 | To earn 6 points this product must be at least 1% of the construction material cost AND another bio-based product, also at 1% of material cost, must be used. Lesser points are available at the 0.5% level. | BCI Joists have a consistent weight and dimensions and are lighter and stronger than dimensional lumber. |
| 606.2(2) | A minimum of 2 wood or wood-based products used for major elements are certified to the requirements of a recognized product program. | 4 | To earn 4 points a second certified wood product must also be used as a major element for 4 points. Lesser points available for use with a minor element. | BCI Joists are manufactured from wood certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). |
| 607.1 | Products containing fewer materials are used to achieve the same end-use requirements as conventional products. | 3 | At least 80% of joists in the building is this product. | BCI Joists have approx. 55% greater bending strength and 30+% greater stiffness than dimensional lumber. |
| 901.4(2-6) | A minimum of 85% of material within a product group (i.e., wood structural panels, countertops, composite trim/doors, custom woodwork, and/or component closet shelving) is manufactured in accordance with the following. 10 points maximum awarded. | 4 | A minimum of 85% of joists in the building is this product. | BCI Joists contain no added urea formaldehyde. |