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LEED BD And C

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1. What percentage of wood-based products must be certified in accordance with the forest stewardship council to earn certified Wood (MRc7)?
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
Primary Design Assumptions - Standards - & Narrative Descriptions
50% = 1 point
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity

2. What must your Erosion Control Plan adhere to?
2003 EPA Construction General Permit (or local standards - whichever is more stringent)
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)
12%
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards

3. What refrigerant management Procedure governs reducing annual leakage of CFC-based refrigerants to 5% or less?
45 dBA
ASHRAE Standard 55-2004
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
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608

4. What are the Distances for Alternative Transportation - Rail/Bus?
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
1%=1 pts - 3%=2 pts - 5%=3 pts - 7%=4 pts - 9%=5 pts - 11%=6 pts - 13%=7 pts
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)
Structural framing and general dimensional framing - flooring - subflooring - wood doors - and finishes.

5. From Where is the transportation distance measured?
A main building entrance
CIBSE Applications Manual 10-2005 (AM10) or Macroscopic - Multizone - Analytical Moded Predicting Room-by-Room Air Flow Rates
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
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.

6. What recommendations must the design criteria meet in naturally venticalted spaced for increased venticaltion (IEQc2)?

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7. For sites with Local Zoning open space requirements - how much open space is required?
6 to 18 months after occupancy
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt
95% or more to total construction waste diverted
Exceed the local zoning requirements by 25%

8. How can you achieve exemplary performance for Heat Island reduction - non-roof?
Combustion of municipal solid waste - forestry biomass waste other than mill residue - doaded wood - or treated wood.
The increase in chemical nutrients - such as the nitrogen and phosphorus often found in fertilizers - in an ecosystem.
List of all plant species - noting wheter or not they are native/adapted; info about invasive species and pests those plants may harbor; best maintenance practices for the chosen plans - and site maps showing boundaries for the protected habitat area
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.

9. What is the definition of a Brownfield?
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005
Real property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance - pollutant - or contaminant
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation

10. What are the five areas SMACNA standards for recommended IAQ control measures?
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds
10% Variation from Design Values
HVAC protection - scource control - pathway interruption - housekeeping - and scheduling.
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities

11. What qualifies as Existing interior nonstructural elements for bulding reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements (MRc1.2)?
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.
4 Points
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems

12. Calculations need to be calculated by what for Construction Waste Management (MRc2)?
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
75%=1pt
Real property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance - pollutant - or contaminant
Weight or Volume for Construction waste management (MRc2)

13. What is the minimum background noise level required for HVAC equipment in classrooms required for minimum acoustical performance (IEQp3)
3 points
Option 1. Whole building energy simulation. Option 2. Prescriptive compliance path: ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide. Option 3. Prescriptive Compliance Path: Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide.
45 dBA
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds

14. What are the major compliance standards associated with low emitting materials - adhesives and sealants (IEQc4.1)?
EA Credit 2: On-site Renewable Energy - EA Credit 6: Green Power
10 Hours
20%
SCAQMD Rule #1168 (Adhesives - Sealants & Sealant Primers) - Green Seal Standard GS-36 (Commercial Adhesives)

15. When do you have to provide Dedicated walking or biking lanes?
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
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
2003 EPA Construction General Permit (or local standards - whichever is more stringent)

16. What is the minimum energy cost savings percentage to earn 1 point on new buildings for both NC & Schools?
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
12%
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.
Mechanical equipment - photovoltaic panels - and skylights

17. What are the four elements needed to calculate reverberation time (RT)?
Volume (cubic feet) - Interior Surface Area (square feet) - sound absorption coefficient - surface area of interior fixed elements
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)

18. What standards define/qualify both preconsumer and postconsumer recycled content?
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
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
2003 EPA Construction General Permit (or local standards - whichever is more stringent)
ISO 14021

19. What are examples of Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products?
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing
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

20. What are the benefits of Commissioning?
A further investigation that collects original samples of soil - groundwater - or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants.
Reduced Energy USe - Lower Operating Costs - Reduced Contractor Callbacks - Better Building Documentation - Improved Occupant Productivity - and Verification that Systems perform with OPR
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities

21. How many hours of classrooms instruction per year - per full time student are needed for schools to earn The School As A Teaching Tool (IDc3)?
Meet or Exceed SMACNA guidelines - Protect on-site and installed absorptive materials - MERV 8 filter medium on air handlers used during construction
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
10 Hours
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water

22. What are the different classification Types for a building's occupants?
Meet or Exceed SMACNA guidelines - Protect on-site and installed absorptive materials - MERV 8 filter medium on air handlers used during construction
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.
Full-time staff - part-time staff - peak transient (students - volunteers - visitors - customers) - or residents
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

23. 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.
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation
Any added Urea-Formaldehyde Resins
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.

24. When can wetlands count as Open Space?
The ability to shed heat
Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities
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.

25. How is Preferred Parking defined?
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt
A report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.
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.
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem

26. What is the percent of Reduction of potable water used for sewage conveyance?
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
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%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance

27. What percentage of TSS must be removed using BMPs for stormwater credit?
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem
EPA's Target Finder rating tool
50% or greater
80%

28. 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?
80%
Option 1. Simulation; Option 2. Prescriptive; Option 3. Measurement; Option 4. Combination
Option 1. Whole building energy simulation. Option 2. Prescriptive compliance path: ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide. Option 3. Prescriptive Compliance Path: Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide.
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)

29. What percentage of Non-carpet finished flooring must be floorScore-Certified to follow the alternative compliance path using FloorScore?
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
100%
25 feet
FSC Recycled of FSC Recycled Credit

30. What is Hydrology?
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
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.
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)

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

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32. Where can stormwater be substituted for potable water uses relatively easily?
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds

33. How many points can a project earn for using No Potable Water for irrigation?
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
4 points
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains
Small HVAC units(>.5 lbs of refrigerant) - standard refrigerators - small water coolers.

34. What is an Attendance boundary?
Option 1. Simulation; Option 2. Prescriptive; Option 3. Measurement; Option 4. Combination
2.5% = 1 point
Boundary line used by school districts to determine which students attend what school based on where
12%

35. What Energy related systems must be commissioned?
75%=1pt
A minimum of 90%
HVAC - Lighting Controls - DHW - Renewables
25 people or more per 1 -000 square feet.

36. How many calculations are required for compliance with daylight and views - views (IEQc8.2)?
50% = 1 point
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
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?
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007

37. If an existing site has Imperviousness greater than 50% - what final percent is important for Sustainable Sites Credit 6.1?
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
15%=1 ID point
Option 1. Whole building energy simulation. Option 2. Prescriptive compliance path: ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide. Option 3. Prescriptive Compliance Path: Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide.
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.

38. Define 'Native or Adapted plants'
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.
Option 1. Whole building energy simulation. Option 2. Prescriptive compliance path: ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide. Option 3. Prescriptive Compliance Path: Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide.
Garages - Housekeeping/laundry Areas - Science Laboratories - Prep Rooms - Art Rooms - Shops of Any Kind - Copying Rooms - Printing Rooms
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database

39. How much of your building's roof must be a Vegetated Roof to earn 1 point?
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
50% or greater
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve

40. What is the maximum number of points that schools projects can chose to earn for IEQ credits 4.1-4.6?
EA Credit 2: On-site Renewable Energy - EA Credit 6: Green Power
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.
Reduced Energy USe - Lower Operating Costs - Reduced Contractor Callbacks - Better Building Documentation - Improved Occupant Productivity - and Verification that Systems perform with OPR
4 points

41. What length must permanent entryway systems be in the primary direction of trabel for indoor chemical and pollutant source control (IEQc5)?
A local - state - or federal government agency
10 ft long to capture dirt and particulates entering building
Option 1. Simulation; Option 2. Prescriptive; Option 3. Measurement; Option 4. Combination
15%=1 ID point

42. What is IPM?
Exceed the local zoning requirements by 25%
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
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.
4 points

43. To what dBA must Background Noise from HVAC equipment be reduced for a school to achieve enhanced acoustical performance (IEQc9)?
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
40 dBA
SRI of at least 29
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

44. What is the DIFFERENCE between graywater and blackwater?
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment
Boundary line used by school districts to determine which students attend what school based on where
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water

45. What does EPA's I-Beam program deal with?
IAQ best practices
4 points
5 points
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608

46. What are the IESNA lighting zones?
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007
15%=1 ID point
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)
Within 10 months of LEED Certification

47. What does Heat Island Effect refer to?
SRI of at least 29
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
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.

48. 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?
Drawdown rate or drawdown
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.
40 dBA
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance

49. For sites with No Local Zoning requirements - (e.g. military bases) - how much open space is required?
Provide vegetated open space area adjacent to the building that is equal in area to the building footprint.
Drawdown rate or drawdown
4 points
1%=1 pts - 3%=2 pts - 5%=3 pts - 7%=4 pts - 9%=5 pts - 11%=6 pts - 13%=7 pts

50. What is the Goal of a Comprehensive Transportation Management Plan?
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.
2.5% = 1 point
Prohibit smoking both inside the building and 25; away from building entrance
Drawdown rate or drawdown