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1. What is the percentage Building reuse threshold for new construction under building reuse - maintain existing walls - floors - and roof (MRc1.1)?
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.
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.
End User
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.

2. What is required for a project team to develop and impletment for construction waste management (MRc2)?
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
1 to 1; i.e. 50/50 male to female
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.
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit

3. What are Transient Users?
Low Background Noise Inside Core Learning Spaces & Reverberation Time for Core Learning Spaces
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.
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.
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.

4. What bio-fuel systems are NOT eligible for On-Site Renewable Energy?
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007
Mechanical equipment - photovoltaic panels - and skylights
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.
Combustion of municipal solid waste - forestry biomass waste other than mill residue - doaded wood - or treated wood.

5. What is the minimum energy cost savings percentage to earn 1 point on new buildings for both NC & Schools?
IAQ best practices
HVAC protection - scource control - pathway interruption - housekeeping - and scheduling.
12%
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

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

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7. What are impervious surfaces?
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
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.
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning

8. From Where is the transportation distance measured?
Option 1. Do not use refrigerants. Option 2 - Select HVAC system to minimize or eliminate ODP and GWP
80%
A main building entrance
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

9. What are the site and transportation/pedestrian access requirements for Schools?
HVAC - Lighting Controls - DHW - Renewables
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
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt
Meet or Exceed SMACNA guidelines - Protect on-site and installed absorptive materials - MERV 8 filter medium on air handlers used during construction

10. What does NPDES stand for?
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities
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.
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

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

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12. 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)
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database
5 points
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)

13. What is the Goal of a Comprehensive Transportation Management Plan?
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
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.
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 every two years.

14. What is Hydrology?
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem
Boundary line used by school districts to determine which students attend what school based on where
4 points
The ability to shed heat

15. What is the Landscape Coefficient (K l)?
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.
The ability to shed heat
1 to 1; i.e. 50/50 male to female
25 feet

16. To what relative humidity much HVAC systems in schools be designed (to limit space?) to comply with Mold Prevention (IEQc10)?
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.
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.
60% humidity
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)

17. 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%
75%=1pt
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)

18. What types of FSC wood products to not count toward certified wood (MRc7)?
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
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
FSC Recycled of FSC Recycled Credit
25 people or more per 1 -000 square feet.

19. If you treat storm water to Tertiary Standards - what can you then use the water for?
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
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
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.

20. What are the 6 components of ASHRAE 90.1-2007?
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.
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
Tertiary Standards
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment

21. What are the two builing flush out paths a project can consider for an IAQ management plan - before occupancy (IEQc3.2)?
25 people or more per 1 -000 square feet.
Weight or Volume for Construction waste management (MRc2)
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
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

22. How long must a measurement and verification period cover?
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
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

23. What is the duration and percentage a project must engage in to earn points under Green Power (EAc6)?
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
2 year renewable energy contract and 35% of buildings electric from green-e certified source
MERV 13 or Higher

24. What is Required for an IAQ management Plan for - during Construction (IEQC3.1)?
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.
Meet or Exceed SMACNA guidelines - Protect on-site and installed absorptive materials - MERV 8 filter medium on air handlers used during construction
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning
Low Background Noise Inside Core Learning Spaces & Reverberation Time for Core Learning Spaces

25. What is Biodiversity?
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 variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
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?
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

26. What is the maximum number of points that schools projects can chose to earn for IEQ credits 4.1-4.6?
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.
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.
4 points
100%

27. What percentage of TSS must be removed using BMPs for stormwater credit?
80%
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.
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board

28. What must be included in water efficiency calculations?
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve
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.
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

29. Who defines Prime farmland?
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.
Full-time staff - part-time staff - peak transient (students - volunteers - visitors - customers) - or residents
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.
The US Department of Agriculture

30. What is the percent for a Residential project that is going to install bike racks?
1 to 1; i.e. 50/50 male to female
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities
The increase in chemical nutrients - such as the nitrogen and phosphorus often found in fertilizers - in an ecosystem.
15%

31. Constructed Wetlands can contribute to what Water EFFICIENCY Credit?
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment
FSC Recycled of FSC Recycled Credit
3 to 6 feet above floor to represent the breathing zone
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration

32. What ypes of rooms would require separate exhaust - negative air pressure - self-closing doors - and deck-to-deck partitions or hard-lid ceilings with no air recirculation?
A minimum of 90%
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.
Garages - Housekeeping/laundry Areas - Science Laboratories - Prep Rooms - Art Rooms - Shops of Any Kind - Copying Rooms - Printing Rooms
EA Credit 2: On-site Renewable Energy - EA Credit 6: Green Power

33. With no new parking - a project my qualify for what credit?
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Garages - Housekeeping/laundry Areas - Science Laboratories - Prep Rooms - Art Rooms - Shops of Any Kind - Copying Rooms - Printing Rooms
SSc4.4 - Alternative Transportation - Parking Capacity

34. What are the two options for Enhance Refrigerant Management (EAc4)?
Combustion of municipal solid waste - forestry biomass waste other than mill residue - doaded wood - or treated wood.
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.
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.

35. When should a thermal comfort survey of building occupants be conducted for thermal comfort = Verification (IEQc7.2)?
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
6 to 18 months after occupancy
50% = 1 point
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains

36. What is ETo?
20%
Evapotranspiration Rate - This rate is a measurement of total amount of water needed to grow a reference plant
4 points
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

37. What type of Man-made structure is exempt from Site Selection?
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
6 to 18 months after occupancy
1%=1 pts - 3%=2 pts - 5%=3 pts - 7%=4 pts - 9%=5 pts - 11%=6 pts - 13%=7 pts
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt

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

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39. When verifying performance of smoking rooms/ deferential air pressure - what time period and how often are measurement intervals?
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
2 year renewable energy contract and 35% of buildings electric from green-e certified source
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards

40. What percentage will earn exemplary performance for construction Waste management (MRc2)?
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration
5 points
95% or more to total construction waste diverted
CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)

41. How do you calculate an FTE?
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.
30% = 1 ID point
6 to 18 months after occupancy
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.

42. SRI surfaces need to be cleaned how Frequently to maintain good reflectance - as required by LEED?
At least every two years.
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.
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
25 feet

43. If a company is willing to provide FEV;s for a Share Program - what percentage is required?
Any added Urea-Formaldehyde Resins
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.

44. What is a Composting toilet?
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains
HVAC - Lighting Controls - DHW - Renewables
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.
2 Modes: General and A/V

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

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46. What are the IESNA lighting zones?
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)
Volume (cubic feet) - Interior Surface Area (square feet) - sound absorption coefficient - surface area of interior fixed elements
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)
The increase in chemical nutrients - such as the nitrogen and phosphorus often found in fertilizers - in an ecosystem.

47. 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
Mechanical equipment - photovoltaic panels - and skylights
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007
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.

48. 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
Option 1. Do not use refrigerants. Option 2 - Select HVAC system to minimize or eliminate ODP and GWP
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional

49. What percentage of space must achieve day-light illumination to satisfy daylight and views - Daylight (IEQc8.1)?
75%=1pt
10 ft long to capture dirt and particulates entering building
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
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

50. 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 50%
Drawdown rate or drawdown
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
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

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