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LEED BD And C

Subjects : certifications, leed, construction

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1. When verifying performance of smoking rooms/ deferential air pressure - what time period and how often are measurement intervals?
The US Department of Agriculture
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds
1 to 1; i.e. 50/50 male to female
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.

2. What is an example of a Monoculture planting - which would not help with restoring/protecting habitat?
Turf grass
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards
10% Variation from Design Values

3. What is IPM?
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)
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

4. What is the exemplary percentage for process water reduction?
40% savings - or greater
2 year renewable energy contract and 35% of buildings electric from green-e certified source
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005
FSC Recycled of FSC Recycled Credit

5. What is the minimum energy cost savings percentage to earn 1 point on new buildings for both NC & Schools?
The increase in chemical nutrients - such as the nitrogen and phosphorus often found in fertilizers - in an ecosystem.
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.
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.
12%

6. What Design Storm is important for LEED civil calculations?
100%
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)
50% = 1 point

7. What should the BOD include?
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.
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
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005
Primary Design Assumptions - Standards - & Narrative Descriptions

8. How many modes must classroom lighting systems be able to operate it?
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
2 Modes: General and A/V
Exceed the local zoning requirements by 25%

9. What is Emissivity?
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems
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
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database
The ability to shed heat

10. Constructed Wetlands can contribute to what Water EFFICIENCY Credit?
Meet or Exceed SMACNA guidelines - Protect on-site and installed absorptive materials - MERV 8 filter medium on air handlers used during construction
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment
Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.
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.

11. What is a Foot Candle (fc)?
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
45 dBA
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.
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

12. What is the percent for a Residential project that is going to install bike racks?
EPA's Target Finder rating tool
Within 10 months of LEED Certification
Steam cookers - dishwashers - ice makers - and clothes waters
15%

13. What is the maximum number of points that schools projects can chose to earn for IEQ credits 4.1-4.6?
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
4 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

14. For indoor environmental quality - a naturally ventilated space refers to what referenced standard?
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.
CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.
Turf grass

15. What is the DIFFERENCE between graywater and blackwater?
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
100%
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
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water

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

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17. What types of FSC wood products to not count toward certified wood (MRc7)?
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation
Particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity settling. Suspended solid concentrations are typically removed via filtration.
FSC Recycled of FSC Recycled Credit
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water

18. For SCC1 Site Selection - what should you not build on?

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19. What two primary areas must designers need to consider for acoutical performance?
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
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005
Low Background Noise Inside Core Learning Spaces & Reverberation Time for Core Learning Spaces
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

20. What are the different classification Types for a building's occupants?
20%
Full-time staff - part-time staff - peak transient (students - volunteers - visitors - customers) - or residents
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005
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.

21. What percentage of Non-carpet finished flooring must be floorScore-Certified to follow the alternative compliance path using FloorScore?
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.
100%
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.

22. What % of materials or products must be harvested within a 10 year or shorter cycle to qualify for rapidly renewable materials (MRc6)?
45 dBA
Prohibit smoking both inside the building and 25; away from building entrance
2.5% = 1 point
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)

23. Define 'Native or Adapted plants'
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.
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.
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit

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

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25. What are Transient Users?
20%
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
12%
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.

26. What is required for LEED Accredited Professional (IDc2)?
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.
50% or greater
20%
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional

27. What are the four options to achieve daylighting for Daylighting and Views - Daylighting (IEQc8.1)?
10% Variation from Design Values
Option 1. Simulation; Option 2. Prescriptive; Option 3. Measurement; Option 4. Combination
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)
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning

28. For Schools - what additional lighting calculations are required?

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29. How can you achieve exemplary performance for Heat Island reduction - non-roof?
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.
40% savings - or greater
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)
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.

30. What is the Discount Rate required for Parking?
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
20% discount
ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 - Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization.
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)

31. What is Biodiversity?
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
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.
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.

32. What are the requirements for Community Connectivity to Basic Services?
HVAC protection - scource control - pathway interruption - housekeeping - and scheduling.
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
50%=1 pt
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.

33. 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?
A minimum of 90%
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.
Drawdown rate or drawdown

34. What is the typical permitted distance for environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) control (IEQp2)?
25 feet
15% = 1 ID point or 8 total points for on site renewable energy
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals
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)

35. What are the requirements for Development Density?
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.
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing
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.
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.

36. What percentage of TSS must be removed using BMPs for stormwater credit?
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
A minimum of 50%
80%
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning

37. 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?
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)
Local zoning requirements
80%
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)

38. What are the three compliance path options described in Optimize energy performance (EACL)?
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)
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.
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.
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.

39. What are the major compliance standards associated with low emitting materials - adhesives and sealants (IEQc4.1)?
SCAQMD Rule #1168 (Adhesives - Sealants & Sealant Primers) - Green Seal Standard GS-36 (Commercial Adhesives)
10 ft long to capture dirt and particulates entering building
IAQ best practices
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.

40. What should project teams NOT consider for base building elements under composite wood and agrifiber products?
CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
A local - state - or federal government agency

41. For Schools - what do you have to do to show Pedestrian Access?
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
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 Center for Clear Air Policy
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608

42. What does Heat Island Effect refer to?
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.
Structural framing and general dimensional framing - flooring - subflooring - wood doors - and finishes.
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.

43. Define building Footprint.
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water
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.
Earth Dike - Silt Fence - Sediment Trap - and Sediment Basin
4 points

44. What percentage of space must achieve day-light illumination to satisfy daylight and views - Daylight (IEQc8.1)?
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
1%=1 pts - 3%=2 pts - 5%=3 pts - 7%=4 pts - 9%=5 pts - 11%=6 pts - 13%=7 pts
75%=1pt
SSc4.4 - Alternative Transportation - Parking Capacity

45. When can wetlands count as Open Space?
When calculating 'master plan development footprint'
20% discount
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.
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)

46. What percentage must a NC or School project offsets building energy cost with on-site renewable energy systems to achieve Exemplary Performance?
15% = 1 ID point or 8 total points for on site renewable energy
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.
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database
2 Modes: General and A/V

47. What is the percent of Reduction of potable water used for sewage conveyance?
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.
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment

48. What percentage of nonstructural elements must be reused for a project to earn building reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements (MRc1.2
Combustion of municipal solid waste - forestry biomass waste other than mill residue - doaded wood - or treated wood.
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)
50%=1 pt
EPA's Target Finder rating tool

49. What device is used to regulate Humidity and Temperature - making building systems more energy efficient?
An economizer
20%
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities
Particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity settling. Suspended solid concentrations are typically removed via filtration.

50. What generates both electrical power and thermal energy from a Single Fuel source?
2 residents per 1-bedroom - 3 residents per 2=bedroom unit - etc.
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment
4 points