Is it permitted to chop wood from beams designated for construction or from beams that broke on Yom Tov?

HolidaysYom TovWork Prohibitions

Synopsis

It is prohibited to chop wood from beams set aside for construction. If a beam broke on Yom Tov itself, large pieces may be chopped if necessary for fuel.

Early Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
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