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LEED BD And C

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1. What is the maximum number of points a project can earn for achieving exemplary performance?
40 dBA
SRI of at least 29
3 points
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.

2. What qualifies as Existing interior nonstructural elements for bulding reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements (MRc1.2)?
Volume (cubic feet) - Interior Surface Area (square feet) - sound absorption coefficient - surface area of interior fixed elements
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.
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005

3. What generates both electrical power and thermal energy from a Single Fuel source?
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration
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)
2 residents per 1-bedroom - 3 residents per 2=bedroom unit - etc.

4. For schools - the Brownfield clean-up must be more stringent than what?
3 to 6 feet above floor to represent the breathing zone
2 year renewable energy contract and 35% of buildings electric from green-e certified source
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.

5. What is the duration and percentage a project must engage in to earn points under Green Power (EAc6)?
5 points
2 year renewable energy contract and 35% of buildings electric from green-e certified source
Evapotranspiration Rate - This rate is a measurement of total amount of water needed to grow a reference plant
Low Background Noise Inside Core Learning Spaces & Reverberation Time for Core Learning Spaces

6. What are impervious surfaces?
Surfaces that have a perviousness of less than 50% and promote runoff of water instead of infiltration into the subsurface. Examples include parking lots - roads - sidewalks - and plazas.
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment
95% or more to total construction waste diverted

7. Define 'Development Footprint'
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board
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.
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
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.

8. What is the major compliance Standard associated with low-emitting materials - ceiling and wall systems (IEQc4.6)?
Steam cookers - dishwashers - ice makers - and clothes waters
Two: Direct line of sight to perimeter glazing for 90% of regularly occupied areas and the horizontal view at seated eye height to access views
Ceiling and Wall systems must meet - California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for Testing Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chamers - includeing 2004 addenda.
Bleed-off - or blowdown - is the release of a portion of the recirculating water from a cooling tower - this water carries dissolved solids that can cause mineral buildup

9. To what relative humidity much HVAC systems in schools be designed (to limit space?) to comply with Mold Prevention (IEQc10)?
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
60% humidity
The US Department of Agriculture

10. How is a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment more in depth?
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities
Ceiling and Wall systems must meet - California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for Testing Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chamers - includeing 2004 addenda.
A further investigation that collects original samples of soil - groundwater - or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants.
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve

11. What length must permanent entryway systems be in the primary direction of trabel for indoor chemical and pollutant source control (IEQc5)?
10 ft long to capture dirt and particulates entering building
20%
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching
Land zoned primarily for housing at a density of 10 units per acre or greater. These areas may have single-family and multifamily housing and include building types such as town-homes - apartments - duplexes - condominiums - or mobile homes.

12. What Energy related systems must be commissioned?
HVAC - Lighting Controls - DHW - Renewables
IAQ best practices
Construct or renovate a building on a previously developed site and in a community with a minimum density of 60 -000 square feet per acre net.
Particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity settling. Suspended solid concentrations are typically removed via filtration.

13. What is BLEED-OFF?
100%
Bleed-off - or blowdown - is the release of a portion of the recirculating water from a cooling tower - this water carries dissolved solids that can cause mineral buildup
USGBC's Registered Project Tools (http://www.usgbc.org/projecttools)
15%

14. When do you have to provide Dedicated walking or biking lanes?
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.
20%
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit
End User

15. What is the percent of Reduction of potable water used for sewage conveyance?
Structural framing and general dimensional framing - flooring - subflooring - wood doors - and finishes.
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
A minimum of 90%
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance

16. If you treat storm water to Tertiary Standards - what can you then use the water for?
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment
15%=1 ID point

17. ETS transfer between individual residential units can be tested by conducting a blower door test in accordance to what standard?
ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 - Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization.
EA Credit 2: On-site Renewable Energy - EA Credit 6: Green Power
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database
Tertiary Standards

18. What should project teams NOT consider for base building elements under composite wood and agrifiber products?
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
Reduced Energy USe - Lower Operating Costs - Reduced Contractor Callbacks - Better Building Documentation - Improved Occupant Productivity - and Verification that Systems perform with OPR
HVAC protection - scource control - pathway interruption - housekeeping - and scheduling.
4 points

19. What types of equipment are not subject to the Enhanced Refrigerant Management requirements?
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.
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
Small HVAC units(>.5 lbs of refrigerant) - standard refrigerators - small water coolers.
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction

20. What are examples of Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products?
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems
Drawdown rate or drawdown
An economizer

21. What percentage of the building occupants must have individual lighitng controls for controllabliity of systems - Lighting (IEQc6.1)?
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
Boundary line used by school districts to determine which students attend what school based on where
15%
A minimum of 90%

22. What MERV rating must mechanically ventilated buildings design HVAC systems to filter supply air prior to occupancy?
3 to 6 feet above floor to represent the breathing zone
25 feet
MERV 13 or Higher
60% humidity

23. Process Energy is considered to include - but is not limiited to what?
ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 - Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization.
Green Seal Standard GS-11 (Architectural Paints and Coatings) - Green Seal Standard GC-03 (Anti-corrosive and Anti-rust Paints) - SCAQMD Rule 1113 (Clear Wood Finishes - Floor Coatings - Stains - Primers - and Shellacs)
Earth Dike - Silt Fence - Sediment Trap - and Sediment Basin
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)

24. If a building has garbage disposals - which Water Efficiency credit can it not achieve?
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 - Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization.

25. How long must a measurement and verification period cover?
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007
Examples are bambo flooring and plywood - cotton batt insulation - linoleum flooring - sunflower seed board panels - wheatboard cabinetry - wool carpeting - cork floring - bio-based paints - geotextile fabrics such as coir and jute - soy-based inluat
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds

26. How much of your building's roof must be a Vegetated Roof to earn 1 point?
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.
50% or greater
A minimum of 90%
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)

27. What is the maximum number of points that schools projects can chose to earn for IEQ credits 4.1-4.6?
4 points
Land zoned primarily for housing at a density of 10 units per acre or greater. These areas may have single-family and multifamily housing and include building types such as town-homes - apartments - duplexes - condominiums - or mobile homes.
2 residents per 1-bedroom - 3 residents per 2=bedroom unit - etc.
Turf grass

28. What type of Man-made structure is exempt from Site Selection?
CIBSE Applications Manual 10-2005 (AM10) or Macroscopic - Multizone - Analytical Moded Predicting Room-by-Room Air Flow Rates
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)
SRI of at least 29

29. What is Biodiversity?
ISO 14021
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation

30. What are the four elements needed to calculate reverberation time (RT)?
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608
A minimum of 50%
Volume (cubic feet) - Interior Surface Area (square feet) - sound absorption coefficient - surface area of interior fixed elements

31. Constructed Wetlands can contribute to what Water EFFICIENCY Credit?
Pump-and-treat - bioreactors - land farming - solar detoxification - and in situ remediation
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
A report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment

32. If a company is willing to provide FEV;s for a Share Program - what percentage is required?
Tertiary Standards
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.
A main building entrance
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608

33. What is required for a project team to develop and impletment for construction waste management (MRc2)?
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
100%
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
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan

34. What is Eutrophication?
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.
Occupants who do not use a facility on a consistent - regular - daily basis. Examples include students in higher education settings - customers in retail settings - and visitors in institutional settings.
15% = 1 ID point or 8 total points for on site renewable energy
The increase in chemical nutrients - such as the nitrogen and phosphorus often found in fertilizers - in an ecosystem.

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?
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.
15% = 1 ID point or 8 total points for on site renewable energy
3 to 6 feet above floor to represent the breathing zone
Drawdown rate or drawdown

36. What percentage will earn exemplary performance for NC & Schools on Materials Reuse (MRc3)?
A further investigation that collects original samples of soil - groundwater - or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants.
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database
15%=1 ID point
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)

37. What is the maximum number of points a project can earn under innovation in design?
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
40% savings - or greater
5 points
MERV 13 or Higher

38. SRI surfaces need to be cleaned how Frequently to maintain good reflectance - as required by LEED?
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)
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
IAQ best practices
At least every two years.

39. 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?
4 points
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)
Meet or Exceed SMACNA guidelines - Protect on-site and installed absorptive materials - MERV 8 filter medium on air handlers used during construction
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?

40. At a minimum - what are some examples of FSC certified wood?
Structural framing and general dimensional framing - flooring - subflooring - wood doors - and finishes.
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems
Ceiling and Wall systems must meet - California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for Testing Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chamers - includeing 2004 addenda.
Native or adapted plants are plants indigenous to a locality or cultivars of native plants that are adapted to the local climate and are not considered invasive species or noxious weeds.

41. What are the major compliance standards associated with low emitting materials - adhesives and sealants (IEQc4.1)?
60% humidity
SCAQMD Rule #1168 (Adhesives - Sealants & Sealant Primers) - Green Seal Standard GS-36 (Commercial Adhesives)
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.
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.

42. What design standard outlines the required acoustical performance for schools?
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
A minimum of 90%
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007

43. What is the percentage Building reuse threshold for new construction under building reuse - maintain existing walls - floors - and roof (MRc1.1)?
60% humidity
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.
When calculating 'master plan development footprint'
Real property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance - pollutant - or contaminant

44. What are the percentage increases for On-Site Renewable Energy for NC & Schools as they relate to points (EAc2)?
1%=1 pts - 3%=2 pts - 5%=3 pts - 7%=4 pts - 9%=5 pts - 11%=6 pts - 13%=7 pts
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608

45. What is the minimum energy cost savings percentage to earn 1 point on new buildings for both NC & Schools?
FSC Recycled of FSC Recycled Credit
12%
Option 1. Simulation; Option 2. Prescriptive; Option 3. Measurement; Option 4. Combination
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit

46. What percentage of electricity must a project purchase to achieve exemplary performance under green power (EAc6)?
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation
100%
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

47. How many bike racks are Required for a commercial building?

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48. When can wetlands count as Open Space?
Eliminate the potential for condensation - pay special attention to known generators of dondensation - prevent mold during unoccupied periods - address floods and leaky or failed equipemtn - and design for mold prevention
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)
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.
6 to 18 months after occupancy

49. What are some examples of GHG's?
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt
A minimum of 90%
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.
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

50. What are the Distances for Alternative Transportation - Rail/Bus?
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
1 to 1; i.e. 50/50 male to female
4 points