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LEED BD And C

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1. For Schools - what do you have to do to show Pedestrian Access?
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.
15%=1 ID point
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.

2. What are the two options for measurement and verification (EAc5)
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation
20% discount
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.
3 to 6 feet above floor to represent the breathing zone

3. What are examples of Structural Control Technologies?
Within 10 months of LEED Certification
Earth Dike - Silt Fence - Sediment Trap - and Sediment Basin
Exceed the local zoning requirements by 25%
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. What is a Foot Candle (fc)?
At least every two years.
The ability to shed heat
40 dBA
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

5. How is Preferred Parking defined?
80%
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.
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005
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.

6. What are the percentage increases for On-Site Renewable Energy for NC & Schools as they relate to points (EAc2)?
Earth Dike - Silt Fence - Sediment Trap - and Sediment Basin
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.
1%=1 pts - 3%=2 pts - 5%=3 pts - 7%=4 pts - 9%=5 pts - 11%=6 pts - 13%=7 pts
50%=1 pt

7. What types of FSC wood products to not count toward certified wood (MRc7)?
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.
Lighting (interior - parking garage - surface parking - facade - or building grounds) HVAC - service water heating for domestic or space ehating purposes.
FSC Recycled of FSC Recycled Credit
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals

8. What qualifies as Existing interior nonstructural elements for bulding reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements (MRc1.2)?
40 dBA
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems
30% = 1 ID point
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem

9. What is required for a project team to develop and impletment for construction waste management (MRc2)?
Full-time staff - part-time staff - peak transient (students - volunteers - visitors - customers) - or residents
1 to 1; i.e. 50/50 male to female
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
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

10. What is the DIFFERENCE between graywater and blackwater?
Provide vegetated open space area adjacent to the building that is equal in area to the building footprint.
A main building entrance
2003 EPA Construction General Permit (or local standards - whichever is more stringent)
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water

11. What are the benefits of Commissioning?
Reduced Energy USe - Lower Operating Costs - Reduced Contractor Callbacks - Better Building Documentation - Improved Occupant Productivity - and Verification that Systems perform with OPR
End User
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
Turf grass

12. What is an example of a Monoculture planting - which would not help with restoring/protecting habitat?
Turf grass
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains

13. What are the major compliance standards associated with low emitting materials - Flooring systems (IEQc4.3)?
60% humidity
10 Hours
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)
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)

14. When must a school implement the curriculum based on the buildings high-performance features to satisfy The School As A Teaching Tool (IDc3)?
When calculating 'master plan development footprint'
40 dBA
Within 10 months of LEED Certification
Prohibit smoking both inside the building and 25; away from building entrance

15. At a minimum - projects must provide dedicated area for collection and storage of what five materials?
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
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
3 points
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals

16. For an innovation in design credit - what must the team identify?
Low Background Noise Inside Core Learning Spaces & Reverberation Time for Core Learning Spaces
Particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity settling. Suspended solid concentrations are typically removed via filtration.
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)

17. What is the maximum number of points that schools projects can chose to earn for IEQ credits 4.1-4.6?
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
4 points
SRI of at least 29
Tertiary Standards

18. When do you have to provide Dedicated walking or biking lanes?
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608
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

19. Constructed Wetlands can contribute to what Water EFFICIENCY Credit?
Boundary line used by school districts to determine which students attend what school based on where
25 feet
3 points
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment

20. What is the maximum number of points a project can earn for achieving exemplary performance?
3 points
The ability to shed heat
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.
100%

21. What are the 6 components of ASHRAE 90.1-2007?
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
1 to 1; i.e. 50/50 male to female
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt

22. What is the minimum background noise level required for HVAC equipment in classrooms required for minimum acoustical performance (IEQp3)
Any added Urea-Formaldehyde Resins
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water
45 dBA
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.

23. What program deals with Ridership?
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608
At least every two years.
The Center for Clear Air Policy

24. What Design Storm is important for LEED civil calculations?
Lighting (interior - parking garage - surface parking - facade - or building grounds) HVAC - service water heating for domestic or space ehating purposes.
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)
Boundary line used by school districts to determine which students attend what school based on where

25. What refrigerant management Procedure governs reducing annual leakage of CFC-based refrigerants to 5% or less?
2 Modes: General and A/V
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608
Within 10 months of LEED Certification
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation

26. What should project teams NOT consider for base building elements under composite wood and agrifiber products?
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
25 feet
3 to 6 feet above floor to represent the breathing zone
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)

27. What is the duration and percentage a project must engage in to earn points under Green Power (EAc6)?
15% = 1 ID point or 8 total points for on site renewable energy
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 year renewable energy contract and 35% of buildings electric from green-e certified source
A minimum of 50%

28. What are the two options for construction indoor air quality management plan - before occupancy (IEQc3.2)?
Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.
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
12%
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing

29. What are the Distances for Alternative Transportation - Rail/Bus?
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.
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
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.
Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.

30. What are the four elements needed to calculate reverberation time (RT)?
The Center for Clear Air Policy
ISO 14021
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning
Volume (cubic feet) - Interior Surface Area (square feet) - sound absorption coefficient - surface area of interior fixed elements

31. What percentage of dissatisfied occupants would require corrective action under thermal comfort - verification (IEQc7.2)?
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
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.

32. For previously developed or graded sites - how much Habitat needs to be restored or protected?
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
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
Option 1. Simulation; Option 2. Prescriptive; Option 3. Measurement; Option 4. Combination
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water

33. SRI surfaces need to be cleaned how Frequently to maintain good reflectance - as required by LEED?
HVAC - Lighting Controls - DHW - Renewables
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.
At least every two years.
Pump-and-treat - bioreactors - land farming - solar detoxification - and in situ remediation

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

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35. Calculations need to be calculated by what for Construction Waste Management (MRc2)?
Weight or Volume for Construction waste management (MRc2)
A minimum of 90%
ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 - Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization.
50% = 1 point

36. What are some examples of GHG's?
Evapotranspiration Rate - This rate is a measurement of total amount of water needed to grow a reference plant
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.
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
At least every two years.

37. What does EPA's I-Beam program deal with?
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance
Provide vegetated open space area adjacent to the building that is equal in area to the building footprint.
A report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.
IAQ best practices

38. What are the three basic methods for ventilating buildings?
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities
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.
The US Department of Agriculture
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)

39. What are strategies for remediating a Brownfield site?
Pump-and-treat - bioreactors - land farming - solar detoxification - and in situ remediation
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database
2.5% = 1 point
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

40. With no new parking - a project my qualify for what credit?
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
SSc4.4 - Alternative Transportation - Parking Capacity
10% Variation from Design Values

41. What standard describes Thermal Comfort Conditions which includes Air Temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air Speed and Humidity?
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)
Volume (cubic feet) - Interior Surface Area (square feet) - sound absorption coefficient - surface area of interior fixed elements
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
ASHRAE Standard 55-2004

42. If you treat storm water to Tertiary Standards - what can you then use the water for?
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds
4 points
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals

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

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44. How long must a measurement and verification period cover?
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
10 ft long to capture dirt and particulates entering building
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy

45. What are the major compliance standards associated with low emitting materials - adhesives and sealants (IEQc4.1)?
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning
SCAQMD Rule #1168 (Adhesives - Sealants & Sealant Primers) - Green Seal Standard GS-36 (Commercial Adhesives)
Pump-and-treat - bioreactors - land farming - solar detoxification - and in situ remediation
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

46. What is the typical permitted distance for environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) control (IEQp2)?
100%
HVAC - Lighting Controls - DHW - Renewables
25 feet
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem

47. What is the Landscape Coefficient (K l)?
60% humidity
ASHRAE Standard 55-2004
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance
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.

48. What is Eutrophication?
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
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
Mechanical equipment - photovoltaic panels - and skylights
The increase in chemical nutrients - such as the nitrogen and phosphorus often found in fertilizers - in an ecosystem.

49. What is Sedimentation?
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities
An economizer
Small HVAC units(>.5 lbs of refrigerant) - standard refrigerators - small water coolers.
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds

50. When should a thermal comfort survey of building occupants be conducted for thermal comfort = Verification (IEQc7.2)?
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.
6 to 18 months after 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
A local - state - or federal government agency

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