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1. What do Retention Ponds do?
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.
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
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. What are impervious surfaces?
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.
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
MERV 13 or Higher
5 points

3. When verifying performance of smoking rooms/ deferential air pressure - what time period and how often are measurement intervals?
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
95% or more to total construction waste diverted
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds

4. With no new parking - a project my qualify for what credit?
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt
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.
SSc4.4 - Alternative Transportation - Parking Capacity
Primary Design Assumptions - Standards - & Narrative Descriptions

5. Define ' Tertiary Standards'
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)
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?
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
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools

6. How many calculations are required for compliance with daylight and views - views (IEQc8.2)?
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional
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
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
15%

7. What are the two options for Enhance Refrigerant Management (EAc4)?
Option 1. Do not use refrigerants. Option 2 - Select HVAC system to minimize or eliminate ODP and GWP
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
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
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities

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

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9. How many hours of classrooms instruction per year - per full time student are needed for schools to earn The School As A Teaching Tool (IDc3)?
10 Hours
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
6 to 18 months after occupancy

10. What is Process water?
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
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.
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.
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 considered a densely occupied space when monitoring CO2 concentrations for Mechanically Ventilated Spaces?
Meet or Exceed SMACNA guidelines - Protect on-site and installed absorptive materials - MERV 8 filter medium on air handlers used during construction
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities
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)
25 people or more per 1 -000 square feet.

12. For Schools - what additional lighting calculations are required?

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13. What are 'Low-Emitting' vehicles?
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.
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005
Vehicles that are classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the California Air Resources Board
Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.

14. If a building has garbage disposals - which Water Efficiency credit can it not achieve?
15% = 1 ID point or 8 total points for on site renewable energy
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.
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
A main building entrance

15. Define 'Development Footprint'
ISO 14021
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.
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
95% or more to total construction waste diverted

16. SRI surfaces need to be cleaned how Frequently to maintain good reflectance - as required by LEED?
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.
30% = 1 ID point
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
At least every two years.

17. What is the exemplary percentage for process water reduction?
Real property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance - pollutant - or contaminant
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
40% savings - or greater
The Center for Clear Air Policy

18. What percentage of Non-carpet finished flooring must be floorScore-Certified to follow the alternative compliance path using FloorScore?
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.
100%
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy

19. What percentage must a NC or School project offsets building energy cost with on-site renewable energy systems to achieve Exemplary Performance?
Small HVAC units(>.5 lbs of refrigerant) - standard refrigerators - small water coolers.
Real property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance - pollutant - or contaminant
15% = 1 ID point or 8 total points for on site renewable energy
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration

20. What bio-fuel systems are NOT eligible for On-Site Renewable Energy?
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
A further investigation that collects original samples of soil - groundwater - or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants.
A main building entrance
Combustion of municipal solid waste - forestry biomass waste other than mill residue - doaded wood - or treated wood.

21. What program deals with Ridership?
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance
2:12 slope; > means steeped slope and requires SRI of 29 or greater <= means low sloped and requires an SRI of 78 or greater.
The Center for Clear Air Policy
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt

22. What is the maximum number of points a project can earn for achieving exemplary performance?
3 points
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.
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% or greater

23. What should project teams NOT consider for base building elements under composite wood and agrifiber products?
Carbon Trust 'Good Practice Guide 237'
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
50% = 1 point

24. To what Standards must wastewater be treated on site for credit?
Tertiary Standards
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
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.
3 to 6 feet above floor to represent the breathing zone

25. What does EPA's I-Beam program deal with?
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.
IAQ best practices
Particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity settling. Suspended solid concentrations are typically removed via filtration.
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.

26. What type of Man-made structure is exempt from Site Selection?
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
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
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt

27. Define building Footprint.
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
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.
100%
Evapotranspiration Rate - This rate is a measurement of total amount of water needed to grow a reference plant

28. For sites with Local Zoning open space requirements - how much open space is required?
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.
Exceed the local zoning requirements by 25%
5 points
20% discount

29. What are some examples of Rapidly Renewable materials?
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
40 dBA
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. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing

30. What is required for a project team to develop and impletment for construction waste management (MRc2)?
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
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?
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation

31. What is required for LEED Accredited Professional (IDc2)?
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
4 Points
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional
15%

32. How can you achieve exemplary performance for Heat Island reduction - non-roof?
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing
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.
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.
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.

33. What standard assists with establishing a Minimum IAQ performance (IEQp1) for both Mechanically Ventilated Spaces and Naturally Ventilated Spaces?
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database
MERV 13 or Higher
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007

34. What are the major compliance standards associated with low emitting materials - paints and coatings (IEQc4.2)?
SRI of at least 29
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
5 points
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)

35. How many modes must classroom lighting systems be able to operate it?
2 Modes: General and A/V
Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.
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)
20%

36. What is Required for an IAQ management Plan for - during Construction (IEQC3.1)?
Prohibit smoking both inside the building and 25; away from building entrance
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
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.
Meet or Exceed SMACNA guidelines - Protect on-site and installed absorptive materials - MERV 8 filter medium on air handlers used during construction

37. What Design Storm is important for LEED civil calculations?
3 points
25 feet
Exceed the local zoning requirements by 25%
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)

38. What is IPM?
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
25 feet
2 year renewable energy contract and 35% of buildings electric from green-e certified source
SCAQMD Rule #1168 (Adhesives - Sealants & Sealant Primers) - Green Seal Standard GS-36 (Commercial Adhesives)

39. How is Drip Irrigation effective in saving water?
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity

40. To what relative humidity much HVAC systems in schools be designed (to limit space?) to comply with Mold Prevention (IEQc10)?
An economizer
60% humidity
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
A local - state - or federal government agency

41. What is the maximum number of points that schools projects can chose to earn for IEQ credits 4.1-4.6?
4 points
CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing

42. What device is used to regulate Humidity and Temperature - making building systems more energy efficient?
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.
An economizer
2 Modes: General and A/V

43. What is the Goal of a Comprehensive Transportation Management Plan?
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.
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan
A main building entrance
SRI of at least 29

44. What are the benefits of Commissioning?
Reduced Energy USe - Lower Operating Costs - Reduced Contractor Callbacks - Better Building Documentation - Improved Occupant Productivity - and Verification that Systems perform with OPR
Turf grass
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation
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.

45. What standards define/qualify both preconsumer and postconsumer recycled content?
1%=1 pts - 3%=2 pts - 5%=3 pts - 7%=4 pts - 9%=5 pts - 11%=6 pts - 13%=7 pts
ISO 14021
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.
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

46. ETS transfer between individual residential units can be tested by conducting a blower door test in accordance to what standard?
ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 - Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization.
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)
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards
The increase in chemical nutrients - such as the nitrogen and phosphorus often found in fertilizers - in an ecosystem.

47. For Schools - what do you have to do to show Pedestrian Access?
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
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching
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.
ASHRAE Standard 55-2004

48. What are strategies for remediating a Brownfield site?
2:12 slope; > means steeped slope and requires SRI of 29 or greater <= means low sloped and requires an SRI of 78 or greater.
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
Pump-and-treat - bioreactors - land farming - solar detoxification - and in situ remediation
Provide vegetated open space area adjacent to the building that is equal in area to the building footprint.

49. What percentage of dissatisfied occupants would require corrective action under thermal comfort - verification (IEQc7.2)?
Auditorium - Gym - Cafeteria - One or more classrooms - Swimming Pool - or Playing Field
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
50% = 1 point
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.

50. What are examples of Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products?
Carbon Trust 'Good Practice Guide 237'
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.
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.
3 points

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