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LEED BD And C

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1. What usually defines Open Space requirements?
Local zoning requirements
The area affected by development or by project site activity. Hard-scape - access roads - parking lots - non-building facilities - and the building itself are all included in the development footprint.
15%=1 ID point
2 Modes: General and A/V

2. Besides an EPA site Assessment - what can classify a site as a Brownfield?
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains
Auditorium - Gym - Cafeteria - One or more classrooms - Swimming Pool - or Playing Field
A local - state - or federal government agency

3. Regulated or (non-process) energy includes?
Lighting (interior - parking garage - surface parking - facade - or building grounds) HVAC - service water heating for domestic or space ehating purposes.
30% = 1 ID point
2.5% = 1 point
Steam cookers - dishwashers - ice makers - and clothes waters

4. What is required for a project team to develop and impletment for construction waste management (MRc2)?
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
Any added Urea-Formaldehyde Resins
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
Trespass Calculations for the sports fields; one with the sports lighting off and all other lights on - and then one with just the sports lighting on - measuring fc's

5. What is an Attendance boundary?
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities
The area on a project site used by the building structure - defined by the perimeter of the building plan. Parking lots - landscapes - and other non-building facilities are not included in the buliding footprint.
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit
Boundary line used by school districts to determine which students attend what school based on where

6. How do you calculate an FTE?
An 8 hour occupant has an FTE value of 1.0: a part-time occupant has an FTE value based on work hours per day divided by 8.
Particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity settling. Suspended solid concentrations are typically removed via filtration.
At least every two years.
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database

7. What are the major compliance standards associated with low emitting materials - Flooring systems (IEQc4.3)?
A further investigation that collects original samples of soil - groundwater - or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants.
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water
Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) - Green Label Plus - Carpet and Green Label - Carpet Cushion - FloorScore (Hard Surface Flooring includes: vinyl - linoleum - laminate - wood - ceramic - rubber flooring - and wall base)
When calculating 'master plan development footprint'

8. For previously developed or graded sites - how much Habitat needs to be restored or protected?
50% or greater
Lighting (interior - parking garage - surface parking - facade - or building grounds) HVAC - service water heating for domestic or space ehating purposes.
Restore or protect a minimum of 50% of the site (excluding the building footprint) or 20% of the total site area (including building footprint) - whichever is greater - with native or adapted vegetation
3 to 6 feet above floor to represent the breathing zone

9. What are some examples of GHG's?
Primary Design Assumptions - Standards - & Narrative Descriptions
EA Credit 2: On-site Renewable Energy - EA Credit 6: Green Power
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.

10. When are parking - paving - and utilities included in site measurements?

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11. What is Sedimentation?
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007
50% = 1 point

12. What percentage of nonstructural elements must be reused for a project to earn building reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements (MRc1.2
Tertiary Standards
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
50%=1 pt
Owner and User requirements - Environmental and Sustainability Goals - Energy Efficiency Goals - Indoor Environmental Quality Requirements - Equipment and System Expectations - Building Occupant and O&M Personnel Requirements

13. When must a school implement the curriculum based on the buildings high-performance features to satisfy The School As A Teaching Tool (IDc3)?
Earth Dike - Silt Fence - Sediment Trap - and Sediment Basin
Within 10 months of LEED Certification
45 dBA
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.

14. At what height must air samples be collected for construction indoor air quality management plan - before occupancy (IEQc3.2)?
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards
Volume (cubic feet) - Interior Surface Area (square feet) - sound absorption coefficient - surface area of interior fixed elements
3 to 6 feet above floor to represent the breathing zone
100%

15. What percentage will earn exemplary performance for NC & Schools on Materials Reuse (MRc3)?
The area on a project site used by the building structure - defined by the perimeter of the building plan. Parking lots - landscapes - and other non-building facilities are not included in the buliding footprint.
15%=1 ID point
It is a constant used to calculate the evapotranspiration rate. It takes into account the species factor - density factor - and micro climate factor of the area.
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.

16. What does Heat Island Effect refer to?
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.
30% = 1 ID point
Structural framing and general dimensional framing - flooring - subflooring - wood doors - and finishes.
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.

17. What Energy related systems must be commissioned?
HVAC - Lighting Controls - DHW - Renewables
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
Miscellaneous Equipment - Computers - Elevators - Excalators - Kitchen Cooking & Refrigeration Equipment - Laundry Washing & Drying - Lighting Exempt from Power Allowance (e/g/ - Medical Equipement) - and other (e.g. - waterfall or fountain pumps)
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water

18. What are the Distances for Alternative Transportation - Rail/Bus?
The highest form of wastewater treatment and includes removal or organics - solids - and nutrients as well as biological or chemical polishing is it the highest?
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608

19. What is the definition of a Brownfield?
Cannot build on land lower than 5' above the 100 year flood as determined by FEMA
An 8 hour occupant has an FTE value of 1.0: a part-time occupant has an FTE value based on work hours per day divided by 8.
Real property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance - pollutant - or contaminant
SRI of at least 29

20. For an innovation in design credit - what must the team identify?
A further investigation that collects original samples of soil - groundwater - or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants.
Primary Design Assumptions - Standards - & Narrative Descriptions
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem

21. What qualifies as Existing interior nonstructural elements for bulding reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements (MRc1.2)?
4 points
Spots available to particular users - includes designated spaces close to the building (aside from designated handicapped spots) - designated covered spaces - discounted parking passes - and guaranteed passes in a lottery system.
A report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems

22. When an organization/agency is providing space for shared use to students - what should be included?
12%
Auditorium - Gym - Cafeteria - One or more classrooms - Swimming Pool - or Playing Field
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)
Owner and User requirements - Environmental and Sustainability Goals - Energy Efficiency Goals - Indoor Environmental Quality Requirements - Equipment and System Expectations - Building Occupant and O&M Personnel Requirements

23. For residential buildings - what is the general rule for Occupants Per Bed?
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
2 residents per 1-bedroom - 3 residents per 2=bedroom unit - etc.
A main building entrance

24. What generates both electrical power and thermal energy from a Single Fuel source?
Primary Design Assumptions - Standards - & Narrative Descriptions
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)

25. What do Retention Ponds do?
Capture storm-water runoff and clear it of pollutants before its release. Some retention pond designs use gravity only; others use mechanical equipment - such as pipes and pumps - to facilitate transport. Some ponds are dry except during storm events
End User
Trespass Calculations for the sports fields; one with the sports lighting off and all other lights on - and then one with just the sports lighting on - measuring fc's
ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 - Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization.

26. What are the two options for construction indoor air quality management plan - before occupancy (IEQc3.2)?
Real property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance - pollutant - or contaminant
10 ft long to capture dirt and particulates entering building
Exceed the local zoning requirements by 25%
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing

27. What four fundamental strategies can increase Energy Performance?
CIBSE Applications Manual 10-2005 (AM10) or Macroscopic - Multizone - Analytical Moded Predicting Room-by-Room Air Flow Rates
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
10 Hours
A main building entrance

28. SRI surfaces need to be cleaned how Frequently to maintain good reflectance - as required by LEED?
At least every two years.
1 to 1; i.e. 50/50 male to female
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment
25 feet

29. After what Timedo you have to Reduce Input Power on interior lights - with a diret line of site to exterior openings - to 50% for light pollution reduction?
6 to 18 months after occupancy
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)
Full-time staff - part-time staff - peak transient (students - volunteers - visitors - customers) - or residents
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional

30. What must be included in water efficiency calculations?
The area on a project site used by the building structure - defined by the perimeter of the building plan. Parking lots - landscapes - and other non-building facilities are not included in the buliding footprint.
100%
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.

31. At a minimum - projects must provide dedicated area for collection and storage of what five materials?
100% of non-roof impervious surfaces are high-albedo or open-grid paving - or will be shaded within 5 years; OR 100% of parking is under cover.
Within 10 months of LEED Certification
Limit site disturbance to: 40' beyond building perimeter - 10' beyond walkways and parking - 15' beyond primary roadway curbs - and 25' beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals

32. What are the different classification Types for a building's occupants?
Lighting (interior - parking garage - surface parking - facade - or building grounds) HVAC - service water heating for domestic or space ehating purposes.
25 feet
80%
Full-time staff - part-time staff - peak transient (students - volunteers - visitors - customers) - or residents

33. What are the four options to achieve daylighting for Daylighting and Views - Daylighting (IEQc8.1)?
Option 1. Simulation; Option 2. Prescriptive; Option 3. Measurement; Option 4. Combination
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve
The ability to shed heat
Low Background Noise Inside Core Learning Spaces & Reverberation Time for Core Learning Spaces

34. What types of FSC wood products to not count toward certified wood (MRc7)?
Wetlands or naturally designed ponds may count as open space and the side slope gradients average 1:4 (vertical: horizontal) or less and are vegetate.
Small HVAC units(>.5 lbs of refrigerant) - standard refrigerators - small water coolers.
FSC Recycled of FSC Recycled Credit
Tertiary Standards

35. When project teams are designing storm-water harvesting/storage systems - what Factor determines the rate of use or release for captured water between storm events?
ASHRAE Standard 55-2004
Photovoltaic systems - wind energy systems - solar thermal systems - biofuel based electrical systems - geothermal heating or electric systems - low impact hydroelectric power systems - wave and tidal power systems
Drawdown rate or drawdown
Steam cookers - dishwashers - ice makers - and clothes waters

36. What are the requirements for FEV and parking?
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.
SSc4.4 - Alternative Transportation - Parking Capacity
Tertiary Standards

37. When do you have to provide Dedicated walking or biking lanes?
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.
4 Points
Trespass Calculations for the sports fields; one with the sports lighting off and all other lights on - and then one with just the sports lighting on - measuring fc's
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit

38. How many modes must classroom lighting systems be able to operate it?
2 Modes: General and A/V
Restore or protect a minimum of 50% of the site (excluding the building footprint) or 20% of the total site area (including building footprint) - whichever is greater - with native or adapted vegetation
2003 EPA Construction General Permit (or local standards - whichever is more stringent)
Trespass Calculations for the sports fields; one with the sports lighting off and all other lights on - and then one with just the sports lighting on - measuring fc's

39. When can certification be revoked?
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation
100%
Certification may be revoked from any LEED project upon gaining knowledge on non-compliance with any applicable MPR. If such a circumstance occurs - registration and/or cerfification fees will not be refunded.
SCAQMD Rule #1168 (Adhesives - Sealants & Sealant Primers) - Green Seal Standard GS-36 (Commercial Adhesives)

40. At what heights should CO2 sensors be placed for breathing zone requirements?
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
Show that the project school has an attendance boundary such that at least 80% of students live within no more than 3/4 mile walking distance for grades 8 and below - and 1 1/2 mile walking distance for grades 9 and above.
Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration

41. Schools must establish an energy performace Rating Goal using what?

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42. For increased Ventilation (IEQc2) - what percentage must mechanically ventilated spaces increase outdoor air ventilation rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007?
Miscellaneous Equipment - Computers - Elevators - Excalators - Kitchen Cooking & Refrigeration Equipment - Laundry Washing & Drying - Lighting Exempt from Power Allowance (e/g/ - Medical Equipement) - and other (e.g. - waterfall or fountain pumps)
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007
10 Hours
100% of non-roof impervious surfaces are high-albedo or open-grid paving - or will be shaded within 5 years; OR 100% of parking is under cover.

43. For schools - the Brownfield clean-up must be more stringent than what?
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds
Limit site disturbance to: 40' beyond building perimeter - 10' beyond walkways and parking - 15' beyond primary roadway curbs - and 25' beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards

44. What percentage of the building occupants must have individual comfort controls for controlability of systems - thermal comfort (IEQc6.2)?
A minimum of 50%
A further investigation that collects original samples of soil - groundwater - or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants.
EPA's Target Finder rating tool
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching

45. What should the BOD include?
Primary Design Assumptions - Standards - & Narrative Descriptions
Integrated Pest Management; The coordinated use of knowledge about pests - the environment - and pest prevention and control methods to minimize pest infestation and damage by the most economical means while minimizing hazards to people - property an
When calculating 'master plan development footprint'
The area affected by development or by project site activity. Hard-scape - access roads - parking lots - non-building facilities - and the building itself are all included in the development footprint.

46. What is the maximum number of points that schools projects can chose to earn for IEQ credits 4.1-4.6?
A measure of light falling on a given surface. One footcandle is defined as the quantity of light falling on a 1-square foot area from a 1 candle light source at a distance of 1 foot (which equals 1 lumen per square foot). Footcandles can be measured
IAQ best practices
4 points
Wetlands or naturally designed ponds may count as open space and the side slope gradients average 1:4 (vertical: horizontal) or less and are vegetate.

47. What is the percent of Reduction of potable water used for sewage conveyance?
Certification may be revoked from any LEED project upon gaining knowledge on non-compliance with any applicable MPR. If such a circumstance occurs - registration and/or cerfification fees will not be refunded.
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance
EPA's Target Finder rating tool
Stray light from unshielded light sources and light reflecting off surfaces that then enters the atmosphere and illuminates and reflects off dust - debris and water vapor

48. What is the Goal of a Comprehensive Transportation Management Plan?
Structural framing and general dimensional framing - flooring - subflooring - wood doors - and finishes.
Water used for industrial processes and building systems such as cooling towers - boilers - and chillers. The term can also refer to water used in operational processes - such as dish washing - clothes washing - and ice making.
Demonstrate a quantifiable reduction in personal automobile use through any of multiple alternative options. You can earn an exemplary performance point for having this plan in place after achieving an SS Alternative Tranportation Credit.
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation

49. For sites with No Local Zoning requirements - (e.g. military bases) - how much open space is required?
IAQ best practices
Provide vegetated open space area adjacent to the building that is equal in area to the building footprint.
3 points
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines

50. What percentage of the building occupants must have individual lighitng controls for controllabliity of systems - Lighting (IEQc6.1)?
A minimum of 90%
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing
The Center for Clear Air Policy
Drawdown rate or drawdown

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