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LEED BD And C

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1. What are the benefits of Commissioning?
2 Modes: General and A/V
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
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
Reduced Energy USe - Lower Operating Costs - Reduced Contractor Callbacks - Better Building Documentation - Improved Occupant Productivity - and Verification that Systems perform with OPR

2. What are some examples of GHG's?
Carbon Trust 'Good Practice Guide 237'
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

3. What is Hydrology?
SRI of at least 29
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005
12%
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem

4. What are the three basic methods for ventilating buildings?
Volume (cubic feet) - Interior Surface Area (square feet) - sound absorption coefficient - surface area of interior fixed elements
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.
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?
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)

5. For increased Ventilation (IEQc2) - what percentage must mechanically ventilated spaces increase outdoor air ventilation rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007?
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007
30% = 1 ID point
40 dBA
ASHRAE Standard 55-2004

6. What are the requirements for Community Connectivity to Basic Services?
Primary Design Assumptions - Standards - & Narrative Descriptions
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.
Lighting (interior - parking garage - surface parking - facade - or building grounds) HVAC - service water heating for domestic or space ehating purposes.
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.

7. What is Biodiversity?
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
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.
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board

8. What are examples of Stabilization Control Technologies?
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching
Primary Design Assumptions - Standards - & Narrative Descriptions
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.
When calculating 'master plan development footprint'

9. For sites with No Local Zoning requirements - (e.g. military bases) - how much open space is required?
ISO 14021
50% = 1 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.
Provide vegetated open space area adjacent to the building that is equal in area to the building footprint.

10. What must composite wood and Agrifiber Products NOT contain (IEQc4.4)?
Any added Urea-Formaldehyde Resins
An economizer
Option 1. Simulation; Option 2. Prescriptive; Option 3. Measurement; Option 4. Combination
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.

11. Process Energy is considered to include - but is not limiited to what?
20%
ISO 14021
Option 1. Do not use refrigerants. Option 2 - Select HVAC system to minimize or eliminate ODP and GWP
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)

12. What percentage must a NC or School project offsets building energy cost with on-site renewable energy systems to achieve Exemplary Performance?
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
15% = 1 ID point or 8 total points for on site renewable energy
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 pt

13. Define 'Development Footprint'
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.
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.
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
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System

14. Calculations need to be calculated by what for Construction Waste Management (MRc2)?
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.
MERV 13 or Higher
Weight or Volume for Construction waste management (MRc2)

15. What are some examples of Rapidly Renewable materials?
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
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
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.
Primary Design Assumptions - Standards - & Narrative Descriptions

16. How many calculations are required for compliance with daylight and views - views (IEQc8.2)?
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
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
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

17. For residential buildings - what is the general rule for Occupants Per Bed?
60% humidity
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
2 residents per 1-bedroom - 3 residents per 2=bedroom unit - etc.
15%

18. What refrigerant management Procedure governs reducing annual leakage of CFC-based refrigerants to 5% or less?
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation
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 Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt

19. For an innovation in design credit - what must the team identify?
Evapotranspiration Rate - This rate is a measurement of total amount of water needed to grow a reference plant
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
SSc4.4 - Alternative Transportation - Parking Capacity

20. 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
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve
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.
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007

21. What does Heat Island Effect refer to?
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.
20% discount

22. What is the exemplary percentage for process water reduction?
40% savings - or greater
10 ft long to capture dirt and particulates entering building
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
Cannot build on land lower than 5' above the 100 year flood as determined by FEMA

23. What are the major compliance standards associated with low emitting materials - Flooring systems (IEQc4.3)?
100%
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)
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)
2.5% = 1 point

24. When an organization/agency is providing space for shared use to students - what should be included?
10 Hours
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)
Auditorium - Gym - Cafeteria - One or more classrooms - Swimming Pool - or Playing Field
75%=1pt

25. What types of FSC wood products to not count toward certified wood (MRc7)?
Option 1. Do not use refrigerants. Option 2 - Select HVAC system to minimize or eliminate ODP and GWP
FSC Recycled of FSC Recycled Credit
A main building entrance
40% savings - or greater

26. What are the two options to determine Electricity use for Green Power (EAc6)?
2 year renewable energy contract and 35% of buildings electric from green-e certified source
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.
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
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database

27. Constructed Wetlands can contribute to what Water EFFICIENCY Credit?
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
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment
SCAQMD Rule #1168 (Adhesives - Sealants & Sealant Primers) - Green Seal Standard GS-36 (Commercial Adhesives)
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt

28. What is the maximum number of points a project can under regional priority (RPc1)?
Particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity settling. Suspended solid concentrations are typically removed via filtration.
Garages - Housekeeping/laundry Areas - Science Laboratories - Prep Rooms - Art Rooms - Shops of Any Kind - Copying Rooms - Printing Rooms
4 Points
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

29. What is the maximum number of points that schools projects can chose to earn for IEQ credits 4.1-4.6?
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing
4 points
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.
25 feet

30. What is Process water?
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.
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.
2 Modes: General and A/V
CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)

31. At a minimum - projects must provide dedicated area for collection and storage of what five materials?
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.
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)

32. What should project teams NOT consider for base building elements under composite wood and agrifiber products?
CIBSE Applications Manual 10-2005 (AM10) or Macroscopic - Multizone - Analytical Moded Predicting Room-by-Room Air Flow Rates
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
4 points

33. What Design Storm is important for LEED civil calculations?
25 feet
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)
2 residents per 1-bedroom - 3 residents per 2=bedroom unit - etc.
CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)

34. What does EPA's I-Beam program deal with?
IAQ best practices
2 residents per 1-bedroom - 3 residents per 2=bedroom unit - etc.
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation
2:12 slope; > means steeped slope and requires SRI of 29 or greater <= means low sloped and requires an SRI of 78 or greater.

35. What design standard outlines the required acoustical performance for schools?
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
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.
25 people or more per 1 -000 square feet.

36. Who is not required to have a chain of custody documentation for FSC certified wood?
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
End User
5 points
Primary Design Assumptions - Standards - & Narrative Descriptions

37. What qualifies as Existing interior nonstructural elements for bulding reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements (MRc1.2)?
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems
2 Modes: General and A/V
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.
Low Background Noise Inside Core Learning Spaces & Reverberation Time for Core Learning Spaces

38. SRI surfaces need to be cleaned how Frequently to maintain good reflectance - as required by LEED?
95% or more to total construction waste diverted
ISO 14021
At least every two years.
40 dBA

39. What usually defines Open Space requirements?
Reduced Energy USe - Lower Operating Costs - Reduced Contractor Callbacks - Better Building Documentation - Improved Occupant Productivity - and Verification that Systems perform with OPR
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
Local zoning requirements

40. What is IPM?
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
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals
Auditorium - Gym - Cafeteria - One or more classrooms - Swimming Pool - or Playing Field

41. What type of Man-made structure is exempt from Site Selection?
USGBC's Registered Project Tools (http://www.usgbc.org/projecttools)
The Center for Clear Air Policy
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.
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt

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

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43. ETS transfer between individual residential units can be tested by conducting a blower door test in accordance to what standard?
The Center for Clear Air Policy
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 - Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization.

44. What must be included in water efficiency calculations?
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve
Weight or Volume for Construction waste management (MRc2)
20% discount
Evapotranspiration Rate - This rate is a measurement of total amount of water needed to grow a reference plant

45. What is the maximum number of points a project can earn under innovation in design?
5 points
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities
10% Variation from Design Values
2.5% = 1 point

46. What is the typical permitted distance for environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) control (IEQp2)?
25 feet
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
45 dBA
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board

47. 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
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database
A local - state - or federal government agency

48. When can certification be revoked?
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.
Steam cookers - dishwashers - ice makers - and clothes waters
FSC Recycled of FSC Recycled Credit
4 points

49. What percentage of wood-based products must be certified in accordance with the forest stewardship council to earn certified Wood (MRc7)?
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
50% = 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.
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)

50. What are the two options for measurement and verification (EAc5)
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board
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.
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation

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