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LEED BD And C

Subjects : certifications, leed, construction

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1. How many points can a project earn for using No Potable Water for irrigation?
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals
4 points
Mechanical equipment - photovoltaic panels - and skylights
Steam cookers - dishwashers - ice makers - and clothes waters

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

3. What is an Attendance boundary?
EA Credit 2: On-site Renewable Energy - EA Credit 6: Green Power
Boundary line used by school districts to determine which students attend what school based on where
Lighting (interior - parking garage - surface parking - facade - or building grounds) HVAC - service water heating for domestic or space ehating purposes.
At least every two years.

4. What are the site and transportation/pedestrian access requirements for Schools?
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007
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
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit

5. What is the distance ALL naturally ventialted spaces must be in proximity to an operable wall or roof opening to the outdoors?
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration
25 feet

6. What are the two options for measurement and verification (EAc5)
A local - state - or federal government agency
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation
Real property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance - pollutant - or contaminant

7. What percentage of the building occupants must have individual comfort controls for controlability of systems - thermal comfort (IEQc6.2)?
Volume (cubic feet) - Interior Surface Area (square feet) - sound absorption coefficient - surface area of interior fixed elements
A minimum of 50%
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve
Prohibit smoking both inside the building and 25; away from building entrance

8. What is Biodiversity?
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
The US Department of Agriculture

9. What can be EXCLUDED from your roof area calculations?
Mechanical equipment - photovoltaic panels - and skylights
Tertiary Standards
A minimum of 50%
20% discount

10. To what dBA must Background Noise from HVAC equipment be reduced for a school to achieve enhanced acoustical performance (IEQc9)?
40 dBA
At least every two years.
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
50%=1 pt

11. What do the Owner's project requirements typically include?
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
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
12%
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards

12. What is the Landscape Coefficient (K l)?
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
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005
Real property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance - pollutant - or contaminant
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.

13. What are 'Low-Emitting' vehicles?
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment
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.
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board
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. How do you calculate an FTE?
75%=1pt
25 feet
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.
Within 10 months of LEED Certification

15. What is the maximum number of points a project can under regional priority (RPc1)?
6 to 18 months after occupancy
4 Points
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
10 Hours

16. What are examples of Structural Control Technologies?
10 ft long to capture dirt and particulates entering building
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
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
Earth Dike - Silt Fence - Sediment Trap - and Sediment Basin

17. What are examples of Stabilization Control Technologies?
6 to 18 months after occupancy
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching
ASHRAE Standard 55-2004
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board

18. With no new parking - a project my qualify for what credit?
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
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board
10 ft long to capture dirt and particulates entering building
SSc4.4 - Alternative Transportation - Parking Capacity

19. 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
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
80%

20. What are the requirements for Development Density?
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.
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.
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
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.

21. What is the maximum number of points a project can earn for achieving exemplary performance?
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.
3 points
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
6 to 18 months after occupancy

22. What is the exemplary percentage for process water reduction?
Boundary line used by school districts to determine which students attend what school based on where
The US Department of Agriculture
EA Credit 2: On-site Renewable Energy - EA Credit 6: Green Power
40% savings - or greater

23. When should a thermal comfort survey of building occupants be conducted for thermal comfort = Verification (IEQc7.2)?
Mechanical equipment - photovoltaic panels - and skylights
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning
6 to 18 months after occupancy

24. If an existing site has Imperviousness greater than 50% - what final percent is important for Sustainable Sites Credit 6.1?
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.
Small HVAC units(>.5 lbs of refrigerant) - standard refrigerators - small water coolers.
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water

25. What standards define/qualify both preconsumer and postconsumer recycled content?
Option 1. Simulation; Option 2. Prescriptive; Option 3. Measurement; Option 4. Combination
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
USGBC's Registered Project Tools (http://www.usgbc.org/projecttools)
ISO 14021

26. For sites with Local Zoning open space requirements - how much open space is required?
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608
The increase in chemical nutrients - such as the nitrogen and phosphorus often found in fertilizers - in an ecosystem.
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
Exceed the local zoning requirements by 25%

27. What percentage of electricity must a project purchase to achieve exemplary performance under green power (EAc6)?
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database
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.
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
100%

28. What does EPA's I-Beam program deal with?
IAQ best practices
30% = 1 ID point
A further investigation that collects original samples of soil - groundwater - or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants.
End User

29. At what height must air samples be collected for construction indoor air quality management plan - before occupancy (IEQc3.2)?
12%
3 to 6 feet above floor to represent the breathing zone
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board

30. When can wetlands count as Open Space?
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?
Trespass Calculations for the sports fields; one with the sports lighting off and all other lights on - and then one with just the sports lighting on - measuring fc's
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.
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.

31. What percentage will earn exemplary performance for Recycled content (MRc4)?
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.
30% = 1 ID point
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
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.

32. How many modes must classroom lighting systems be able to operate it?
2 Modes: General and A/V
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
2 year renewable energy contract and 35% of buildings electric from green-e certified source

33. At what heights should CO2 sensors be placed for breathing zone requirements?
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.
Pump-and-treat - bioreactors - land farming - solar detoxification - and in situ remediation
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.

34. What is an example of a Monoculture planting - which would not help with restoring/protecting habitat?
End User
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve
Turf grass

35. What is Eutrophication?
The Center for Clear Air Policy
At least every two years.
The increase in chemical nutrients - such as the nitrogen and phosphorus often found in fertilizers - in an ecosystem.
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance

36. What recommendations must the design criteria meet in naturally venticalted spaced for increased venticaltion (IEQc2)?

37. For schools to achieve SITE MASTER PLAN - how many other SS credits must be met?
The Center for Clear Air Policy
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
Drawdown rate or drawdown
2 residents per 1-bedroom - 3 residents per 2=bedroom unit - etc.

38. What device is used to regulate Humidity and Temperature - making building systems more energy efficient?
10 ft long to capture dirt and particulates entering building
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.
An economizer

39. What is TSS?
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
Particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity settling. Suspended solid concentrations are typically removed via filtration.
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
45 dBA

40. What Design Storm is important for LEED civil calculations?
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)
2 year renewable energy contract and 35% of buildings electric from green-e certified source
Mechanical equipment - photovoltaic panels - and skylights
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.

41. What distance are important for a Greenfield Site protecting habitat?

42. What is the typical permitted distance for environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) control (IEQp2)?
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
80%
45 dBA
25 feet

43. Schools must establish an energy performace Rating Goal using what?

44. What program deals with Ridership?
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
The Center for Clear Air Policy
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.
CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)

45. How long must a measurement and verification period cover?
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.
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)
At least 1 year of post construction 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

46. What must composite wood and Agrifiber Products NOT contain (IEQc4.4)?
Any added Urea-Formaldehyde Resins
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.
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.

47. What two synergy credits help Mitigate energy use impact by using renewable energy when Optimizing Energy Performance?
HVAC protection - scource control - pathway interruption - housekeeping - and scheduling.
Tertiary Standards
Lighting (interior - parking garage - surface parking - facade - or building grounds) HVAC - service water heating for domestic or space ehating purposes.
EA Credit 2: On-site Renewable Energy - EA Credit 6: Green Power

48. SRI surfaces need to be cleaned how Frequently to maintain good reflectance - as required by LEED?
4 points
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment
At least every two years.
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.

49. What percentage will earn exemplary performance for NC & Schools on Materials Reuse (MRc3)?
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
Option 1. Simulation; Option 2. Prescriptive; Option 3. Measurement; Option 4. Combination
15%=1 ID point
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve

50. What percentage of dissatisfied occupants would require corrective action under thermal comfort - verification (IEQc7.2)?
IAQ best practices
50% = 1 point
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit
20% or more dissatisfied occupants