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LEED BD And C

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1. What percentage of the building occupants must have individual lighitng controls for controllabliity of systems - Lighting (IEQc6.1)?
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals
A minimum of 90%
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.
20% or more dissatisfied occupants

2. What is the distance ALL naturally ventialted spaces must be in proximity to an operable wall or roof opening to the outdoors?
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
15%=1 ID point
MERV 13 or Higher
25 feet

3. What Design Storm is important for LEED civil calculations?
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.
Auditorium - Gym - Cafeteria - One or more classrooms - Swimming Pool - or Playing Field
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)

4. What percentage must a NC or School project offsets building energy cost with on-site renewable energy systems to achieve Exemplary Performance?
Local zoning requirements
Structural framing and general dimensional framing - flooring - subflooring - wood doors - and finishes.
15% = 1 ID point or 8 total points for on site renewable energy
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional

5. To what Standards must wastewater be treated on site for credit?
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.
Tertiary Standards
HVAC protection - scource control - pathway interruption - housekeeping - and scheduling.

6. Where can Technical Guidance be found if a project utilizes district energy systems?

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

8. What two synergy credits help Mitigate energy use impact by using renewable energy when Optimizing Energy Performance?
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.
EA Credit 2: On-site Renewable Energy - EA Credit 6: Green Power
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
15% = 1 ID point or 8 total points for on site renewable energy

9. Process Energy is considered to include - but is not limiited to what?
Primary Design Assumptions - Standards - & Narrative Descriptions
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)
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
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.

10. What does NPDES stand for?
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
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Steam cookers - dishwashers - ice makers - and clothes waters
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.

11. What two primary areas must designers need to consider for acoutical performance?
Local zoning requirements
Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.
A local - state - or federal government agency
Low Background Noise Inside Core Learning Spaces & Reverberation Time for Core Learning Spaces

12. What standards define/qualify both preconsumer and postconsumer recycled content?
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.
ISO 14021
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.

13. SRI surfaces need to be cleaned how Frequently to maintain good reflectance - as required by LEED?
At least every two years.
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
A further investigation that collects original samples of soil - groundwater - or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants.
12%

14. What is the maximum number of points a project can under regional priority (RPc1)?
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
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007
4 Points

15. What are some examples of GHG's?
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.
Turf grass
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
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005

16. What generates both electrical power and thermal energy from a Single Fuel source?
2003 EPA Construction General Permit (or local standards - whichever is more stringent)
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
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds

17. When can certification be revoked?
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.
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
Combustion of municipal solid waste - forestry biomass waste other than mill residue - doaded wood - or treated wood.
50% = 1 point

18. What qualifies as Existing interior nonstructural elements for bulding reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements (MRc1.2)?
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems
Option 1. Simulation; Option 2. Prescriptive; Option 3. Measurement; Option 4. Combination
A report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.
2.5% = 1 point

19. What must be included in water efficiency calculations?
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.
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
HVAC protection - scource control - pathway interruption - housekeeping - and scheduling.

20. What device is used to regulate Humidity and Temperature - making building systems more energy efficient?
25 feet
An economizer
50% or greater
40% savings - or greater

21. What are the four elements needed to calculate reverberation time (RT)?
Volume (cubic feet) - Interior Surface Area (square feet) - sound absorption coefficient - surface area of interior fixed elements
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
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board

22. If an existing site has Imperviousness greater than 50% - what final percent is important for Sustainable Sites Credit 6.1?
Evapotranspiration Rate - This rate is a measurement of total amount of water needed to grow a reference plant
100%
10 Hours
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.

23. What MERV rating must mechanically ventilated buildings design HVAC systems to filter supply air prior to occupancy?
Provide vegetated open space area adjacent to the building that is equal in area to the building footprint.
30% = 1 ID point
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608
MERV 13 or Higher

24. What is Process water?
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)
20% discount
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.
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.

25. What is the Discount Rate required for Parking?
2.5% = 1 point
50%=1 pt
20% discount
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt

26. What bio-fuel systems are NOT eligible for On-Site Renewable Energy?
3 to 6 feet above floor to represent the breathing zone
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.
A further investigation that collects original samples of soil - groundwater - or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants.
Combustion of municipal solid waste - forestry biomass waste other than mill residue - doaded wood - or treated wood.

27. What percentage of wood-based products must be certified in accordance with the forest stewardship council to earn certified Wood (MRc7)?
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.
50% = 1 point
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%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance

28. What are the three basic methods for ventilating buildings?
IAQ best practices
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)

29. What are the requirements for Community Connectivity to Basic Services?
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
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)
25 people or more per 1 -000 square feet.

30. What percentage will earn exemplary performance for Recycled content (MRc4)?
30% = 1 ID point
Garages - Housekeeping/laundry Areas - Science Laboratories - Prep Rooms - Art Rooms - Shops of Any Kind - Copying Rooms - Printing Rooms
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
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.

31. What is the duration and percentage a project must engage in to earn points under Green Power (EAc6)?
2 year renewable energy contract and 35% of buildings electric from green-e certified source
Reduced Energy USe - Lower Operating Costs - Reduced Contractor Callbacks - Better Building Documentation - Improved Occupant Productivity - and Verification that Systems perform with OPR
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains
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

32. What is the Goal of a Comprehensive Transportation Management Plan?
At least every two years.
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains
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.
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.

33. For an innovation in design credit - what must the team identify?
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)
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.
Turf grass

34. What percentage of dissatisfied occupants would require corrective action under thermal comfort - verification (IEQc7.2)?
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.
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
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
20% or more dissatisfied occupants

35. If a building has garbage disposals - which Water Efficiency credit can it not achieve?
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
Local zoning requirements
3 points
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database

36. What SRI must the roof of a parking deck be if 50% of spaces are in it for heat island reduction credit?
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards
SRI of at least 29
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching
15%=1 ID point

37. What usually defines Open Space requirements?
Within 10 months of LEED Certification
15%
Local zoning requirements
Tertiary Standards

38. What percentage of Non-carpet finished flooring must be floorScore-Certified to follow the alternative compliance path using FloorScore?
100%
60% humidity
A local - state - or federal government agency
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System

39. For schools - the Brownfield clean-up must be more stringent than what?
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.
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment
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.
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards

40. What are impervious surfaces?
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
Low Background Noise Inside Core Learning Spaces & Reverberation Time for Core Learning Spaces
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)
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.

41. Besides an EPA site Assessment - what can classify a site as a Brownfield?
40 dBA
A local - state - or federal government agency
Full-time staff - part-time staff - peak transient (students - volunteers - visitors - customers) - or residents
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve

42. What percentage of TSS must be removed using BMPs for stormwater credit?
25 people or more per 1 -000 square feet.
1%=1 pts - 3%=2 pts - 5%=3 pts - 7%=4 pts - 9%=5 pts - 11%=6 pts - 13%=7 pts
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
80%

43. What is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?
A report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching
3 points
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit

44. What is the default gender ratio for LEED water calculations?
Cannot build on land lower than 5' above the 100 year flood as determined by FEMA
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.
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
1 to 1; i.e. 50/50 male to female

45. What should project teams NOT consider for base building elements under composite wood and agrifiber products?
Steam cookers - dishwashers - ice makers - and clothes waters
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
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%

46. 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?
Provide vegetated open space area adjacent to the building that is equal in area to the building footprint.
2:12 slope; > means steeped slope and requires SRI of 29 or greater <= means low sloped and requires an SRI of 78 or greater.
Drawdown rate or drawdown
40% savings - or greater

47. What percentage of the building occupants must have individual comfort controls for controlability of systems - thermal comfort (IEQc6.2)?
10 Hours
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
A minimum of 50%

48. What is Biodiversity?
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
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
Pump-and-treat - bioreactors - land farming - solar detoxification - and in situ remediation
45 dBA

49. What percentage of nonstructural elements must be reused for a project to earn building reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements (MRc1.2
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
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
50%=1 pt
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools

50. What are the Eligible On-Site renewable energy technologies or systems for (EAc2)?
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains
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.
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
20% discount