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LEED BD And C

Subjects : certifications, leed, construction

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1. When can certification be revoked?
4 Points
USGBC's Registered Project Tools (http://www.usgbc.org/projecttools)
100%
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.

2. For schools - the Brownfield clean-up must be more stringent than what?
Particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity settling. Suspended solid concentrations are typically removed via filtration.
40% savings - or greater
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?
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards

3. Constructed Wetlands can contribute to what Water EFFICIENCY Credit?
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment
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.
SRI of at least 29
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.

4. SRI surfaces need to be cleaned how Frequently to maintain good reflectance - as required by LEED?
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007
A local - state - or federal government agency
At least every two years.
MERV 13 or Higher

5. What fixtures - fittings and appliances are outside the scope of the water use reduction calculations?
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
Steam cookers - dishwashers - ice makers - and clothes waters
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)

6. What issues or factors must a school address for mold prevention in building design - construction and maintenance?
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration
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
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.

7. What percentage of the building occupants must have individual lighitng controls for controllabliity of systems - Lighting (IEQc6.1)?
10 ft long to capture dirt and particulates entering building
A minimum of 90%
MERV 13 or Higher
100%

8. What are strategies for remediating a Brownfield site?
Pump-and-treat - bioreactors - land farming - solar detoxification - and in situ remediation
HVAC protection - scource control - pathway interruption - housekeeping - and scheduling.
HVAC - Lighting Controls - DHW - Renewables
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional

9. How many modes must classroom lighting systems be able to operate it?
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)
20% discount
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
2 Modes: General and A/V

10. What qualifies as Existing interior nonstructural elements for bulding reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements (MRc1.2)?
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.
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems
FSC Recycled of FSC Recycled Credit

11. What are the two builing flush out paths a project can consider for an IAQ management plan - before occupancy (IEQc3.2)?
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.
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.
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
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

12. What % of materials or products must be harvested within a 10 year or shorter cycle to qualify for rapidly renewable materials (MRc6)?
15%
2.5% = 1 point
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)
4 Points

13. What is the maximum number of points that schools projects can chose to earn for IEQ credits 4.1-4.6?
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)
4 points
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)
50% = 1 point

14. What should be included in a sustainable Landscape Plan?
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
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
20% or more dissatisfied occupants

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

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16. What is the Discount Rate required for Parking?
Reduced Energy USe - Lower Operating Costs - Reduced Contractor Callbacks - Better Building Documentation - Improved Occupant Productivity - and Verification that Systems perform with OPR
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance
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
20% discount

17. For sites with zoning ordinances but No Open Space requirements - what percentage of open space is required?
20%
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.
100%

18. What is an Attendance boundary?
Combustion of municipal solid waste - forestry biomass waste other than mill residue - doaded wood - or treated wood.
Provide vegetated open space area adjacent to the building that is equal in area to the building footprint.
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
Boundary line used by school districts to determine which students attend what school based on where

19. For previously developed or graded sites - how much Habitat needs to be restored or protected?
Meet or Exceed SMACNA guidelines - Protect on-site and installed absorptive materials - MERV 8 filter medium on air handlers used during construction
Combustion of municipal solid waste - forestry biomass waste other than mill residue - doaded wood - or treated wood.
6 to 18 months after occupancy
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

20. When verifying performance of smoking rooms/ deferential air pressure - what time period and how often are measurement intervals?
50% = 1 point
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds
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
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

21. What are the percentage increases for On-Site Renewable Energy for NC & Schools as they relate to points (EAc2)?
Tertiary Standards
1%=1 pts - 3%=2 pts - 5%=3 pts - 7%=4 pts - 9%=5 pts - 11%=6 pts - 13%=7 pts
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.
2 year renewable energy contract and 35% of buildings electric from green-e certified source

22. What percentage of the building occupants must have individual comfort controls for controlability of systems - thermal comfort (IEQc6.2)?
IAQ best practices
SRI of at least 29
A minimum of 50%
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.

23. If an existing site has Imperviousness greater than 50% - what final percent is important for Sustainable Sites Credit 6.1?
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
A report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
6 to 18 months after occupancy

24. What percentage will earn exemplary performance for NC & Schools on Materials Reuse (MRc3)?
60% humidity
Turf grass
15%=1 ID point
2:12 slope; > means steeped slope and requires SRI of 29 or greater <= means low sloped and requires an SRI of 78 or greater.

25. What are some examples of GHG's?
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.
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)
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional
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)

26. What is the percent for a Residential project that is going to install bike racks?
15%
A minimum of 90%
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.

27. What SLOPE is important for heat island effect - roof?
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.
Auditorium - Gym - Cafeteria - One or more classrooms - Swimming Pool - or Playing Field
100%
2:12 slope; > means steeped slope and requires SRI of 29 or greater <= means low sloped and requires an SRI of 78 or greater.

28. What are 'Low-Emitting' vehicles?
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board
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?
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.
A minimum of 90%

29. What bio-fuel systems are NOT eligible for On-Site Renewable Energy?
50%=1 pt
Combustion of municipal solid waste - forestry biomass waste other than mill residue - doaded wood - or treated wood.
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing
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

30. What should project teams NOT consider for base building elements under composite wood and agrifiber products?
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
40 dBA
Prohibit smoking both inside the building and 25; away from building entrance
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.

31. What are the requirements for Development Density?
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.
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
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.
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

32. What length must permanent entryway systems be in the primary direction of trabel for indoor chemical and pollutant source control (IEQc5)?
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005
10 ft long to capture dirt and particulates entering building
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)
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional

33. When can wetlands count as Open Space?
Weight or Volume for Construction waste management (MRc2)
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.
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.
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.

34. For increased Ventilation (IEQc2) - what percentage must mechanically ventilated spaces increase outdoor air ventilation rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007?
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)
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration
12%
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007

35. What is the percent of Reduction of potable water used for sewage conveyance?
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
MERV 13 or Higher
60% humidity

36. 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
15%
A further investigation that collects original samples of soil - groundwater - or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants.
A report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.

37. What is ETo?
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.
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems
Evapotranspiration Rate - This rate is a measurement of total amount of water needed to grow a reference plant
End User

38. How many points can a project earn for using No Potable Water for irrigation?
Volume (cubic feet) - Interior Surface Area (square feet) - sound absorption coefficient - surface area of interior fixed elements
4 points
ISO 14021
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching

39. What four fundamental strategies can increase Energy Performance?
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
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.
Turf grass
50% or greater

40. When must a school implement the curriculum based on the buildings high-performance features to satisfy The School As A Teaching Tool (IDc3)?
SRI of at least 29
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning
Within 10 months of LEED Certification

41. For an innovation in design credit - what must the team identify?
MERV 13 or Higher
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)
EPA's Target Finder rating tool
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.

42. Where can stormwater be substituted for potable water uses relatively easily?
60% humidity
Mechanical equipment - photovoltaic panels - and skylights
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning
SCAQMD Rule #1168 (Adhesives - Sealants & Sealant Primers) - Green Seal Standard GS-36 (Commercial Adhesives)

43. What percentage of nonstructural elements must be reused for a project to earn building reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements (MRc1.2
SCAQMD Rule #1168 (Adhesives - Sealants & Sealant Primers) - Green Seal Standard GS-36 (Commercial Adhesives)
95% or more to total construction waste diverted
IAQ best practices
50%=1 pt

44. What Design Storm is important for LEED civil calculations?
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)
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools

45. What is the maximum number of points a project can under regional priority (RPc1)?
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)
4 Points

46. What percentage of TSS must be removed using BMPs for stormwater credit?
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.
Option 1. Do not use refrigerants. Option 2 - Select HVAC system to minimize or eliminate ODP and GWP
80%
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

47. What is TSS?
Particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity settling. Suspended solid concentrations are typically removed via filtration.
25 feet
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment

48. If you treat storm water to Tertiary Standards - what can you then use the water for?
75%=1pt
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
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.
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608

49. What should the BOD include?
Pump-and-treat - bioreactors - land farming - solar detoxification - and in situ remediation
Meet or Exceed SMACNA guidelines - Protect on-site and installed absorptive materials - MERV 8 filter medium on air handlers used during construction
Primary Design Assumptions - Standards - & Narrative Descriptions
Weight or Volume for Construction waste management (MRc2)

50. What standard assists with establishing a Minimum IAQ performance (IEQp1) for both Mechanically Ventilated Spaces and Naturally Ventilated Spaces?
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem
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
When calculating 'master plan development footprint'