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LEED BD And C

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1. What are examples of Structural Control Technologies?
ISO 14021
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional
Earth Dike - Silt Fence - Sediment Trap - and Sediment Basin
A main building entrance

2. If you treat storm water to Tertiary Standards - what can you then use the water for?
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
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
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.
Weight or Volume for Construction waste management (MRc2)

3. What percentage of the building occupants must have individual comfort controls for controlability of systems - thermal comfort (IEQc6.2)?
Tertiary Standards
A minimum of 50%
Real property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance - pollutant - or contaminant
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)

4. What is Process water?
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.
The Center for Clear Air Policy
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 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)

5. What generates both electrical power and thermal energy from a Single Fuel source?
15%
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration
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.

6. What is considered a densely occupied space when monitoring CO2 concentrations for Mechanically Ventilated Spaces?
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve
Tertiary Standards
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains
25 people or more per 1 -000 square feet.

7. To what dBA must Background Noise from HVAC equipment be reduced for a school to achieve enhanced acoustical performance (IEQc9)?
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
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
40 dBA
At least every two years.

8. What is the definition of a Brownfield?
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards
Real property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance - pollutant - or contaminant
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
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment

9. What is required for LEED Accredited Professional (IDc2)?
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
30% = 1 ID point
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional
Prohibit smoking both inside the building and 25; away from building entrance

10. What percentage of space must achieve day-light illumination to satisfy daylight and views - Daylight (IEQc8.1)?
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)
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
75%=1pt
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

11. What is a Composting toilet?
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water
At least every two years.
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning

12. When selecting natural ventialtion what two ways demonstrate credit compliance?
USGBC's Registered Project Tools (http://www.usgbc.org/projecttools)
CIBSE Applications Manual 10-2005 (AM10) or Macroscopic - Multizone - Analytical Moded Predicting Room-by-Room Air Flow Rates
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

13. What percentage will earn exemplary performance for construction Waste management (MRc2)?
Option 1. Simulation; Option 2. Prescriptive; Option 3. Measurement; Option 4. Combination
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve
95% or more to total construction waste diverted
Weight or Volume for Construction waste management (MRc2)

14. What is the typical permitted distance for environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) control (IEQp2)?
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.
USGBC's Registered Project Tools (http://www.usgbc.org/projecttools)
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards
25 feet

15. For increased Ventilation (IEQc2) - what percentage must mechanically ventilated spaces increase outdoor air ventilation rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007?
Drawdown rate or drawdown
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.
Prohibit smoking both inside the building and 25; away from building entrance

16. What is Sedimentation?
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.

17. What is the percent of Reduction of potable water used for sewage conveyance?
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.
Within 10 months of LEED Certification
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance

18. When can wetlands count as Open Space?
3 to 6 feet above floor to represent the breathing zone
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.
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
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.

19. How is Preferred Parking defined?
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database
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.
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.
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.

20. When do you have to provide Dedicated walking or biking lanes?
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
2 Modes: General and A/V
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit
45 dBA

21. What is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?
Earth Dike - Silt Fence - Sediment Trap - and Sediment Basin
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.
A report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines

22. Define ' Tertiary Standards'
60% humidity
Auditorium - Gym - Cafeteria - One or more classrooms - Swimming Pool - or Playing Field
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.
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?

23. 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
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.
Low Background Noise Inside Core Learning Spaces & Reverberation Time for Core Learning Spaces

24. If a building has garbage disposals - which Water Efficiency credit can it not achieve?
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
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)
Small HVAC units(>.5 lbs of refrigerant) - standard refrigerators - small water coolers.

25. If a company is willing to provide FEV;s for a Share Program - what percentage is required?
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.
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.
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.

26. What are some examples of GHG's?
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional
The Center for Clear Air Policy
1%=1 pts - 3%=2 pts - 5%=3 pts - 7%=4 pts - 9%=5 pts - 11%=6 pts - 13%=7 pts

27. What are the two options for construction indoor air quality management plan - before occupancy (IEQc3.2)?
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing
HVAC protection - scource control - pathway interruption - housekeeping - and scheduling.
60% humidity
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)

28. For indoor environmental quality - a naturally ventilated space refers to what referenced standard?
CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)
2 residents per 1-bedroom - 3 residents per 2=bedroom unit - etc.
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction

29. What is the maximum number of points a project can earn under innovation in design?
2.5% = 1 point
Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.
5 points
95% or more to total construction waste diverted

30. What does Heat Island Effect refer to?
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.
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.

31. What is the DIFFERENCE between graywater and blackwater?
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database

32. How long must a measurement and verification period cover?
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
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.

33. What is the Discount Rate required for Parking?
40% savings - or greater
Cannot build on land lower than 5' above the 100 year flood as determined by FEMA
20% discount
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment

34. What is Hydrology?
2.5% = 1 point
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching
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.

35. What are the requirements for Development Density?
Carbon Trust 'Good Practice Guide 237'
A local - state - or federal government agency
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.
40% savings - or greater

36. What are the requirements for Community Connectivity to Basic Services?
HVAC - Lighting Controls - DHW - Renewables
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
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.

37. 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
75%=1pt
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional
2 residents per 1-bedroom - 3 residents per 2=bedroom unit - etc.

38. What are 'Low-Emitting' vehicles?
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
25 feet
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board
USGBC's Registered Project Tools (http://www.usgbc.org/projecttools)

39. What is the Goal of a Comprehensive Transportation Management Plan?
50% = 1 point
ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 - Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization.
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005
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.

40. What are the Eligible On-Site renewable energy technologies or systems for (EAc2)?
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
Prohibit smoking both inside the building and 25; away from building entrance
Boundary line used by school districts to determine which students attend what school based on where
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.

41. What percentage of electricity must a project purchase to achieve exemplary performance under green power (EAc6)?
100%
An economizer
10% Variation from Design Values
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.

42. What are the IESNA lighting zones?
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.
45 dBA
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)
Weight or Volume for Construction waste management (MRc2)

43. What issues or factors must a school address for mold prevention in building design - construction and maintenance?
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional
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
ISO 14021
20% discount

44. For previously developed or graded sites - how much Habitat needs to be restored or protected?
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
ISO 14021
15%=1 ID point
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608

45. At a minimum - projects must provide dedicated area for collection and storage of what five materials?
10 Hours
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.
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.
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals

46. What must be included in water efficiency calculations?
The ability to shed heat
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve
Primary Design Assumptions - Standards - & Narrative Descriptions
A main building entrance

47. How do you calculate an FTE?
Local zoning requirements
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt
ISO 14021
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.

48. Regulated or (non-process) energy includes?
100%
Weight or Volume for Construction waste management (MRc2)
Lighting (interior - parking garage - surface parking - facade - or building grounds) HVAC - service water heating for domestic or space ehating purposes.
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.

49. At a minimum - what are some examples of FSC certified wood?
Structural framing and general dimensional framing - flooring - subflooring - wood doors - and finishes.
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing
50% or greater
Garages - Housekeeping/laundry Areas - Science Laboratories - Prep Rooms - Art Rooms - Shops of Any Kind - Copying Rooms - Printing Rooms

50. What are the major compliance standards associated with low emitting materials - Flooring systems (IEQc4.3)?
EA Credit 2: On-site Renewable Energy - EA Credit 6: Green Power
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)
Evapotranspiration Rate - This rate is a measurement of total amount of water needed to grow a reference plant
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.

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