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LEED BD And C

Subjects : certifications, leed, construction

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1. When can certification be revoked?
45 dBA
Exceed the local zoning requirements by 25%
50%=1 pt
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.

2. What are examples of Stabilization Control Technologies?
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching
A minimum of 90%
End User

3. What is the Height requirement for the flood plain?

4. 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.
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)
40 dBA
At least every two years.

5. What type of Man-made structure is exempt from Site Selection?
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt
80%
Mechanical equipment - photovoltaic panels - and skylights
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration

6. What Energy related systems must be commissioned?
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance
Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.
Option 1. Do not use refrigerants. Option 2 - Select HVAC system to minimize or eliminate ODP and GWP
HVAC - Lighting Controls - DHW - Renewables

7. What is the Landscape Coefficient (K l)?
Particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity settling. Suspended solid concentrations are typically removed via filtration.
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.
4 of 7; SSC1 Site Selection - SSc5.1 Protect/Restore Habitat - SSc5.2 Maximize Open Space - SSc6.1 Stormwater Quantity Control - SSc6.2 Stormwater Quality Control - SSc7.1 Heat Island Effect - Non-roof - or SSc8 Light Pollution Reduction
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)

8. What device is used to regulate Humidity and Temperature - making building systems more energy efficient?
MERV 13 or Higher
An economizer
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board
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)

9. What does NPDES stand for?
Primary Design Assumptions - Standards - & Narrative Descriptions
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.
Provide secure bicycle racks and/or storage within 200 yards of a building entrance for 5% or more of all building users. Don't forget - you also have to provide a shower & changing facility for .5% of FTE occupants.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

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

11. What is Emissivity?
Turf grass
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional
EA Credit 2: On-site Renewable Energy - EA Credit 6: Green Power
The ability to shed heat

12. Who is not required to have a chain of custody documentation for FSC certified wood?
End User
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration
5 points
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

13. How many points can a project earn for using No Potable Water for irrigation?
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
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?
4 points
50%=1 pt

14. What additional requirement must schools follow to earn construction indoor air quality management plan - during construction (IEQC3.1)?
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment
95% or more to total construction waste diverted
Prohibit smoking both inside the building and 25; away from building entrance

15. For sites with zoning ordinances but No Open Space requirements - what percentage of open space is required?
The increase in chemical nutrients - such as the nitrogen and phosphorus often found in fertilizers - in an ecosystem.
25 feet
Provide secure bicycle racks and/or storage within 200 yards of a building entrance for 5% or more of all building users. Don't forget - you also have to provide a shower & changing facility for .5% of FTE occupants.
20%

16. What must your Erosion Control Plan adhere to?
Full-time staff - part-time staff - peak transient (students - volunteers - visitors - customers) - or residents
2003 EPA Construction General Permit (or local standards - whichever is more stringent)
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?
Low Background Noise Inside Core Learning Spaces & Reverberation Time for Core Learning Spaces

17. What distance are important for a Greenfield Site protecting habitat?

18. What are the Eligible On-Site renewable energy technologies or systems for (EAc2)?
Mechanical equipment - photovoltaic panels - and skylights
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
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.
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.

19. When must a school implement the curriculum based on the buildings high-performance features to satisfy The School As A Teaching Tool (IDc3)?
Within 10 months of LEED Certification
The US Department of Agriculture
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
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.

20. What percentage of the building occupants must have individual comfort controls for controlability of systems - thermal comfort (IEQc6.2)?
25 people or more per 1 -000 square feet.
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
A minimum of 50%
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.

21. How can you earn Exemplary performance for SS Credit Development Density & Community Connectivity?
The average density within an area twice as large as that for the base credit achievement must be at least 120 -000 square feet per acre (or double the average density for the area)
15% = 1 ID point or 8 total points for on site renewable energy
20% discount
ASHRAE Standard 55-2004

22. Where can stormwater be substituted for potable water uses relatively easily?
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning
Option 1. Do not use refrigerants. Option 2 - Select HVAC system to minimize or eliminate ODP and GWP
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
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.

23. What is an example of a Monoculture planting - which would not help with restoring/protecting habitat?
Turf grass
Auditorium - Gym - Cafeteria - One or more classrooms - Swimming Pool - or Playing Field
Carbon Trust 'Good Practice Guide 237'
IAQ best practices

24. How is Preferred Parking defined?
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.
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
Garages - Housekeeping/laundry Areas - Science Laboratories - Prep Rooms - Art Rooms - Shops of Any Kind - Copying Rooms - Printing Rooms
40% savings - or greater

25. What design standard outlines the required acoustical performance for schools?
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
2 Modes: General and A/V
100%
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve

26. If a company is willing to provide FEV;s for a Share Program - what percentage is required?
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards
Garages - Housekeeping/laundry Areas - Science Laboratories - Prep Rooms - Art Rooms - Shops of Any Kind - Copying Rooms - Printing Rooms
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.
Earth Dike - Silt Fence - Sediment Trap - and Sediment Basin

27. At a minimum - what are some examples of FSC certified wood?
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.
Any added Urea-Formaldehyde Resins
The ability to shed heat
Structural framing and general dimensional framing - flooring - subflooring - wood doors - and finishes.

28. What types of equipment are not subject to the Enhanced Refrigerant Management requirements?
Structural framing and general dimensional framing - flooring - subflooring - wood doors - and finishes.
Small HVAC units(>.5 lbs of refrigerant) - standard refrigerators - small water coolers.
Full-time staff - part-time staff - peak transient (students - volunteers - visitors - customers) - or residents
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.

29. What % of materials or products must be harvested within a 10 year or shorter cycle to qualify for rapidly renewable materials (MRc6)?
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.
2.5% = 1 point
Boundary line used by school districts to determine which students attend what school based on where
4 points

30. What are the requirements for FEV and parking?
A local - state - or federal government agency
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.
HVAC - Lighting Controls - DHW - Renewables

31. What can be EXCLUDED from your roof area calculations?
The US Department of Agriculture
5 points
Mechanical equipment - photovoltaic panels - and skylights
End User

32. What is the typical permitted distance for environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) control (IEQp2)?
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)
4 of 7; SSC1 Site Selection - SSc5.1 Protect/Restore Habitat - SSc5.2 Maximize Open Space - SSc6.1 Stormwater Quantity Control - SSc6.2 Stormwater Quality Control - SSc7.1 Heat Island Effect - Non-roof - or SSc8 Light Pollution Reduction
25 feet
15%=1 ID point

33. What are the two options for measurement and verification (EAc5)
EPA's Target Finder rating tool
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation
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.

34. What are 'Low-Emitting' vehicles?
Meet or Exceed SMACNA guidelines - Protect on-site and installed absorptive materials - MERV 8 filter medium on air handlers used during construction
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.
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning

35. At a minimum - projects must provide dedicated area for collection and storage of what five materials?
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)
A further investigation that collects original samples of soil - groundwater - or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants.

36. What are the two options for Enhance Refrigerant Management (EAc4)?
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
Provide vegetated open space area adjacent to the building that is equal in area to the building footprint.
Option 1. Do not use refrigerants. Option 2 - Select HVAC system to minimize or eliminate ODP and GWP
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.

37. What do the Owner's project requirements typically include?
A minimum of 50%
100%
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
80%

38. To what relative humidity much HVAC systems in schools be designed (to limit space?) to comply with Mold Prevention (IEQc10)?
60% humidity
Option 1. Simulation; Option 2. Prescriptive; Option 3. Measurement; Option 4. Combination
50%=1 pt
2:12 slope; > means steeped slope and requires SRI of 29 or greater <= means low sloped and requires an SRI of 78 or greater.

39. For sites with No Local Zoning requirements - (e.g. military bases) - how much open space is required?
Any added Urea-Formaldehyde Resins
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)
End User
Provide vegetated open space area adjacent to the building that is equal in area to the building footprint.

40. What two synergy credits help Mitigate energy use impact by using renewable energy when Optimizing Energy Performance?
50%=1 pt
95% or more to total construction waste diverted
EA Credit 2: On-site Renewable Energy - EA Credit 6: Green Power
1%=1 pts - 3%=2 pts - 5%=3 pts - 7%=4 pts - 9%=5 pts - 11%=6 pts - 13%=7 pts

41. What is the percent for a Residential project that is going to install bike racks?
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching
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.
HVAC - Lighting Controls - DHW - Renewables
15%

42. What are the major compliance standards associated with low emitting materials - Flooring systems (IEQc4.3)?
Meet or Exceed SMACNA guidelines - Protect on-site and installed absorptive materials - MERV 8 filter medium on air handlers used during construction
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
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.
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)

43. What is the minimum background noise level required for HVAC equipment in classrooms required for minimum acoustical performance (IEQp3)
45 dBA
FSC Recycled of FSC Recycled Credit
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.
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

44. What is the DIFFERENCE between graywater and blackwater?
The average density within an area twice as large as that for the base credit achievement must be at least 120 -000 square feet per acre (or double the average density for the area)
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water
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
10 Hours

45. What Design Storm is important for LEED civil calculations?
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.
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
Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)

46. From Where is the transportation distance measured?
A main building entrance
10 Hours
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
Prime Farmland - Land in Flood Plain - Endangered Species Habitat - Land with 100' of Wetlands - Land withing 50' of a body of water - or Public Parkland

47. SRI surfaces need to be cleaned how Frequently to maintain good reflectance - as required by LEED?
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.
40 dBA
ISO 14021
At least every two years.

48. What are the major compliance standards associated with low emitting materials - paints and coatings (IEQc4.2)?
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)
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board
2:12 slope; > means steeped slope and requires SRI of 29 or greater <= means low sloped and requires an SRI of 78 or greater.
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.

49. 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
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)
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007

50. What is the percent of Reduction of potable water used for sewage conveyance?
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance
A main building entrance
Option 1. Do not use refrigerants. Option 2 - Select HVAC system to minimize or eliminate ODP and GWP
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.