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LEED BD And C

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1. For increased Ventilation (IEQc2) - what percentage must mechanically ventilated spaces increase outdoor air ventilation rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007?
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
45 dBA
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)

2. What should project teams NOT consider for base building elements under composite wood and agrifiber products?
CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
ASHRAE Standard 55-2004
95% or more to total construction waste diverted

3. What is the Goal of a Comprehensive Transportation Management Plan?
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)
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.
EA Credit 2: On-site Renewable Energy - EA Credit 6: Green Power
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board

4. When verifying performance of smoking rooms/ deferential air pressure - what time period and how often are measurement intervals?
HVAC - Lighting Controls - DHW - Renewables
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds
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.
End User

5. What MERV rating must mechanically ventilated buildings design HVAC systems to filter supply air prior to occupancy?
Combustion of municipal solid waste - forestry biomass waste other than mill residue - doaded wood - or treated wood.
Exceed the local zoning requirements by 25%
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
MERV 13 or Higher

6. When should a thermal comfort survey of building occupants be conducted for 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 every two years.
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

7. How do you calculate an FTE?
When calculating 'master plan development footprint'
40 dBA
IAQ best practices
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.

8. What are the three compliance path options described in Optimize energy performance (EACL)?
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.
75%=1pt
3 points
Lighting (interior - parking garage - surface parking - facade - or building grounds) HVAC - service water heating for domestic or space ehating purposes.

9. For schools - the Brownfield clean-up must be more stringent than what?
10 Hours
Carbon Trust 'Good Practice Guide 237'
USGBC's Registered Project Tools (http://www.usgbc.org/projecttools)
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards

10. What standard describes Thermal Comfort Conditions which includes Air Temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air Speed and Humidity?
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.
ASHRAE Standard 55-2004
Weight or Volume for Construction waste management (MRc2)
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance

11. What is the maximum number of points a project can earn under innovation in design?
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching
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
5 points
10 Hours

12. What is considered a densely occupied space when monitoring CO2 concentrations for Mechanically Ventilated Spaces?
40 dBA
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
Drawdown rate or drawdown
25 people or more per 1 -000 square feet.

13. What are the two builing flush out paths a project can consider for an IAQ management plan - before occupancy (IEQc3.2)?
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching
50% = 1 point
Cannot build on land lower than 5' above the 100 year flood as determined by FEMA
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

14. How is Drip Irrigation effective in saving water?
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
2:12 slope; > means steeped slope and requires SRI of 29 or greater <= means low sloped and requires an SRI of 78 or greater.
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains

15. What is TSS?
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem
Particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity settling. Suspended solid concentrations are typically removed via filtration.
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
100%

16. When selecting natural ventialtion what two ways demonstrate credit compliance?
The ability to shed heat
Mechanical equipment - photovoltaic panels - and skylights
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
CIBSE Applications Manual 10-2005 (AM10) or Macroscopic - Multizone - Analytical Moded Predicting Room-by-Room Air Flow Rates

17. What are the Eligible On-Site renewable energy technologies or systems for (EAc2)?
SSc4.4 - Alternative Transportation - Parking Capacity
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
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains

18. If you treat storm water to Tertiary Standards - what can you then use the water for?
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit
Carbon Trust 'Good Practice Guide 237'

19. What are the three basic methods for ventilating buildings?
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
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities

20. What percentage will earn exemplary performance for construction Waste management (MRc2)?
95% or more to total construction waste diverted
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
A further investigation that collects original samples of soil - groundwater - or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants.

21. What design standard outlines the required acoustical performance for schools?
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.
A report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.
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
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools

22. What qualifies as Existing interior nonstructural elements for bulding reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements (MRc1.2)?
Option 1. Do not use refrigerants. Option 2 - Select HVAC system to minimize or eliminate ODP and GWP
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems
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.
Particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity settling. Suspended solid concentrations are typically removed via filtration.

23. What are the 6 components of ASHRAE 90.1-2007?
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment
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
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems

24. How can you achieve exemplary performance for Heat Island reduction - non-roof?
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
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?
An economizer
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.

25. Who is not required to have a chain of custody documentation for FSC certified wood?
End User
100%
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.
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.

26. What are examples of Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products?
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.
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)
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
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

27. What are examples of Structural Control Technologies?
5 points
Particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity settling. Suspended solid concentrations are typically removed via filtration.
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds
Earth Dike - Silt Fence - Sediment Trap - and Sediment Basin

28. What is Sedimentation?
A minimum of 50%
Local zoning requirements
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities
12%

29. What must your Erosion Control Plan adhere to?
Particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity settling. Suspended solid concentrations are typically removed via filtration.
2003 EPA Construction General Permit (or local standards - whichever is more stringent)
Option 1. Do not use refrigerants. Option 2 - Select HVAC system to minimize or eliminate ODP and GWP
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

30. What should be included in a sustainable Landscape Plan?
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.
25 feet
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
The ability to shed heat

31. What types of FSC wood products to not count toward certified wood (MRc7)?
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608
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
FSC Recycled of FSC Recycled Credit
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)

32. What is the major compliance Standard associated with low-emitting materials - ceiling and wall systems (IEQc4.6)?
5 points
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.
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.
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.

33. What is the Landscape Coefficient (K l)?
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.
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.
10 Hours
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

34. What standards define/qualify both preconsumer and postconsumer recycled content?
4 points
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.
ISO 14021
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity

35. How long must a measurement and verification period cover?
MERV 13 or Higher
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
4 points
A main building entrance

36. Define 'Development Footprint'
The ability to shed heat
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
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
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.

37. What is Biodiversity?
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)
10% Variation from Design Values
A main building entrance
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.

38. What types of equipment are not subject to the Enhanced Refrigerant Management requirements?
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
Small HVAC units(>.5 lbs of refrigerant) - standard refrigerators - small water coolers.
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.
Within 10 months of LEED Certification

39. What SLOPE is important for heat island effect - roof?
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
2:12 slope; > means steeped slope and requires SRI of 29 or greater <= means low sloped and requires an SRI of 78 or greater.
SRI of at least 29
3 points

40. If a building has garbage disposals - which Water Efficiency credit can it not achieve?
The ability to shed heat
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
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment

41. Who defines Prime farmland?
The US Department of Agriculture
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment
Carbon Trust 'Good Practice Guide 237'

42. Calculations need to be calculated by what for Construction Waste Management (MRc2)?
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve
Auditorium - Gym - Cafeteria - One or more classrooms - Swimming Pool - or Playing Field
Weight or Volume for Construction waste management (MRc2)
20%

43. To what relative humidity much HVAC systems in schools be designed (to limit space?) to comply with Mold Prevention (IEQc10)?
Within 10 months of LEED Certification
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem
60% humidity

44. What is an example of a Monoculture planting - which would not help with restoring/protecting habitat?
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board
Full-time staff - part-time staff - peak transient (students - volunteers - visitors - customers) - or residents
Turf grass
FSC Recycled of FSC Recycled Credit

45. Constructed Wetlands can contribute to what Water EFFICIENCY Credit?
Low Background Noise Inside Core Learning Spaces & Reverberation Time for Core Learning Spaces
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment
Boundary line used by school districts to determine which students attend what school based on where
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)

46. What is the exemplary percentage for process water reduction?
4 Points
40% savings - or greater
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)
Small HVAC units(>.5 lbs of refrigerant) - standard refrigerators - small water coolers.

47. For sites with Local Zoning open space requirements - how much open space is required?
A minimum of 50%
50%=1 pt
Exceed the local zoning requirements by 25%
3 points

48. For sites with No Local Zoning requirements - (e.g. military bases) - how much open space is required?
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
Provide vegetated open space area adjacent to the building that is equal in area to the building 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.

49. To what Standards must wastewater be treated on site for credit?
Tertiary Standards
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
75%=1pt
20% or more dissatisfied occupants

50. What percentage must a NC or School project offsets building energy cost with on-site renewable energy systems to achieve Exemplary Performance?
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
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards
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
15% = 1 ID point or 8 total points for on site renewable energy