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LEED BD And C

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1. What is the exemplary percentage for process water reduction?
10% Variation from Design Values
40% savings - or greater
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)
100%

2. What is the Landscape Coefficient (K l)?
ISO 14021
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.
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.
3 points

3. What do Retention Ponds do?
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
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
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.
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

4. Besides an EPA site Assessment - what can classify a site as a Brownfield?
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)
A local - state - or federal government agency
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
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.

5. What Energy related systems must be commissioned?
CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)
HVAC protection - scource control - pathway interruption - housekeeping - and scheduling.
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.
HVAC - Lighting Controls - DHW - Renewables

6. What is a Composting toilet?
Cannot build on land lower than 5' above the 100 year flood as determined by FEMA
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools

7. If you treat storm water to Tertiary Standards - what can you then use the water for?
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
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.
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.

8. When can certification be revoked?
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.
2:12 slope; > means steeped slope and requires SRI of 29 or greater <= means low sloped and requires an SRI of 78 or greater.
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% = 1 point

9. What is Required for an IAQ management Plan for - during Construction (IEQC3.1)?
30% = 1 ID point
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
Real property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance - pollutant - or contaminant
Meet or Exceed SMACNA guidelines - Protect on-site and installed absorptive materials - MERV 8 filter medium on air handlers used during construction

10. What are the benefits of Commissioning?
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
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 & provide dedicated walking or biking lanes to the transit lines
Reduced Energy USe - Lower Operating Costs - Reduced Contractor Callbacks - Better Building Documentation - Improved Occupant Productivity - and Verification that Systems perform with OPR
Pump-and-treat - bioreactors - land farming - solar detoxification - and in situ remediation

11. What does EPA's I-Beam program deal with?
SSc4.4 - Alternative Transportation - Parking Capacity
IAQ best practices
Lighting (interior - parking garage - surface parking - facade - or building grounds) HVAC - service water heating for domestic or space ehating purposes.
A main building entrance

12. What are the requirements for Development Density?
Carbon Trust 'Good Practice Guide 237'
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.
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
Option 1. Simulation; Option 2. Prescriptive; Option 3. Measurement; Option 4. Combination

13. 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
60% humidity
Mechanical equipment - photovoltaic panels - and skylights
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.

14. When should a thermal comfort survey of building occupants be conducted for thermal comfort = Verification (IEQc7.2)?
10 ft long to capture dirt and particulates entering building
Garages - Housekeeping/laundry Areas - Science Laboratories - Prep Rooms - Art Rooms - Shops of Any Kind - Copying Rooms - Printing Rooms
Provide vegetated open space area adjacent to the building that is equal in area to the building footprint.
6 to 18 months after occupancy

15. How long must a measurement and verification period cover?
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.
The ability to shed heat
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
25 feet

16. What percentage of wood-based products must be certified in accordance with the forest stewardship council to earn certified Wood (MRc7)?
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)
50% = 1 point
Cannot build on land lower than 5' above the 100 year flood as determined by FEMA
1%=1 pts - 3%=2 pts - 5%=3 pts - 7%=4 pts - 9%=5 pts - 11%=6 pts - 13%=7 pts

17. What are the IESNA lighting zones?
Carbon Trust 'Good Practice Guide 237'
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
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)

18. Who is not required to have a chain of custody documentation for FSC certified wood?
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.
FSC Recycled of FSC Recycled Credit
CIBSE Applications Manual 10-2005 (AM10) or Macroscopic - Multizone - Analytical Moded Predicting Room-by-Room Air Flow Rates
End User

19. What are the site and transportation/pedestrian access requirements for Schools?
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
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 & provide dedicated walking or biking lanes to the transit lines
SSc4.4 - Alternative Transportation - Parking Capacity
ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 - Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization.

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

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21. To what dBA must Background Noise from HVAC equipment be reduced for a school to achieve enhanced acoustical performance (IEQc9)?
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
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
Tertiary Standards
40 dBA

22. When do you have to provide Dedicated walking or biking lanes?
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)
50% or greater
Structural framing and general dimensional framing - flooring - subflooring - wood doors - and finishes.
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit

23. What are some examples of GHG's?
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
3 points
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
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.

24. What are the requirements for FEV and parking?
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
Primary Design Assumptions - Standards - & Narrative Descriptions
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

25. For sites with zoning ordinances but No Open Space requirements - what percentage of open space is required?
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.
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.
20%
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007

26. What are the two builing flush out paths a project can consider for an IAQ management plan - before occupancy (IEQc3.2)?
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems
MERV 13 or Higher
14 -000 cubic feet of outdoor air per SF of floor area @ 60 deg. F at 60% humidity OR 3 -500 Cubic Feet of OSA per SF of Floor area @ min rate of .30CFM until rechign 14 -000 CF per SF

27. If a building has garbage disposals - which Water Efficiency credit can it not achieve?
Pump-and-treat - bioreactors - land farming - solar detoxification - and in situ remediation
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)
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
ISO 14021

28. What percentage of dissatisfied occupants would require corrective action under thermal comfort - verification (IEQc7.2)?
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
Reduced Energy USe - Lower Operating Costs - Reduced Contractor Callbacks - Better Building Documentation - Improved Occupant Productivity - and Verification that Systems perform with OPR
40% savings - or greater
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.

29. What is the distance ALL naturally ventialted spaces must be in proximity to an operable wall or roof opening to the outdoors?
Volume (cubic feet) - Interior Surface Area (square feet) - sound absorption coefficient - surface area of interior fixed elements
25 feet
100%
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment

30. What is Hydrology?
SRI of at least 29
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem
30% = 1 ID point
14 -000 cubic feet of outdoor air per SF of floor area @ 60 deg. F at 60% humidity OR 3 -500 Cubic Feet of OSA per SF of Floor area @ min rate of .30CFM until rechign 14 -000 CF per SF

31. What standards define/qualify both preconsumer and postconsumer recycled content?
A further investigation that collects original samples of soil - groundwater - or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants.
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt
ISO 14021
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities

32. For schools - the Brownfield clean-up must be more stringent than what?
75%=1pt
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.
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.
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards

33. Who defines Prime farmland?
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
The Center for Clear Air Policy
The US Department of Agriculture

34. What types of FSC wood products to not count toward certified wood (MRc7)?
FSC Recycled of FSC Recycled Credit
Real property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance - pollutant - or contaminant
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.

35. Define ' Tertiary Standards'
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.
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional
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% savings - or greater

36. What percentage will earn exemplary performance for Recycled content (MRc4)?
45 dBA
30% = 1 ID point
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
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration

37. What device is used to regulate Humidity and Temperature - making building systems more energy efficient?
An economizer
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.
At least every two years.
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

38. What types of equipment are not subject to the Enhanced Refrigerant Management requirements?
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)
Small HVAC units(>.5 lbs of refrigerant) - standard refrigerators - small water coolers.
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.

39. For schools to achieve SITE MASTER PLAN - how many other SS credits must be met?
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
At least every two years.
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

40. What is an example of a Monoculture planting - which would not help with restoring/protecting habitat?
The US Department of Agriculture
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem
Turf grass
25 people or more per 1 -000 square feet.

41. How is a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment more in depth?
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
A further investigation that collects original samples of soil - groundwater - or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants.
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
ASHRAE Standard 55-2004

42. What qualifies as Existing interior nonstructural elements for bulding reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements (MRc1.2)?
Weight or Volume for Construction waste management (MRc2)
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems
Turf grass

43. What generates both electrical power and thermal energy from a Single Fuel source?
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
3 points
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)

44. At what percentage must an outdoor air delivery monitoring system generate an alarm for insufficient airflow values or carbon dioxide?
10% Variation from Design Values
2.5% = 1 point
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.
40 dBA

45. What issues or factors must a school address for mold prevention in building design - construction and maintenance?
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
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
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.
14 -000 cubic feet of outdoor air per SF of floor area @ 60 deg. F at 60% humidity OR 3 -500 Cubic Feet of OSA per SF of Floor area @ min rate of .30CFM until rechign 14 -000 CF per SF

46. What two primary areas must designers need to consider for acoutical performance?
Low Background Noise Inside Core Learning Spaces & Reverberation Time for Core Learning Spaces
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)
2 year renewable energy contract and 35% of buildings electric from green-e certified source
Weight or Volume for Construction waste management (MRc2)

47. At what heights should CO2 sensors be placed for breathing zone requirements?
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching
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
Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.
A main building entrance

48. What can be EXCLUDED from your roof area calculations?
Any added Urea-Formaldehyde Resins
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)
Mechanical equipment - photovoltaic panels - and skylights
6 to 18 months after occupancy

49. What is the definition of a Brownfield?
Real property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance - pollutant - or contaminant
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration

50. 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.
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
2 year renewable energy contract and 35% of buildings electric from green-e certified source
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