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1. What is required for LEED Accredited Professional (IDc2)?
A local - state - or federal government agency
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.
Particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity settling. Suspended solid concentrations are typically removed via filtration.
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional

2. If a building has garbage disposals - which Water Efficiency credit can it not achieve?
SRI of at least 29
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
Structural framing and general dimensional framing - flooring - subflooring - wood doors - and finishes.
A minimum of 50%

3. 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
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
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.
An economizer

4. What should project teams NOT consider for base building elements under composite wood and agrifiber products?
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
Exceed the local zoning requirements by 25%
Meet or Exceed SMACNA guidelines - Protect on-site and installed absorptive materials - MERV 8 filter medium on air handlers used during construction
Real property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance - pollutant - or contaminant

5. How many bike racks are Required for a commercial building?

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6. What SLOPE is important for heat island effect - roof?
An economizer
Meet or Exceed SMACNA guidelines - Protect on-site and installed absorptive materials - MERV 8 filter medium on air handlers used during construction
2:12 slope; > means steeped slope and requires SRI of 29 or greater <= means low sloped and requires an SRI of 78 or greater.
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.

7. What percentage of nonstructural elements must be reused for a project to earn building reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements (MRc1.2
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment
50%=1 pt
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.
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals

8. What are some examples of GHG's?
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 - Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization.
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.
A minimum of 90%

9. When verifying performance of smoking rooms/ deferential air pressure - what time period and how often are measurement intervals?
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds
Drawdown rate or drawdown
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
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)

10. What is the major compliance Standard associated with low-emitting materials - ceiling and wall systems (IEQc4.6)?
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
50%=1 pt
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.
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.

11. What usually defines Open Space requirements?
Local zoning requirements
Option 1. Simulation; Option 2. Prescriptive; Option 3. Measurement; Option 4. Combination
15%
75%=1pt

12. Where can stormwater be substituted for potable water uses relatively easily?
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
20% discount
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.
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning

13. What Energy related systems must be commissioned?
USGBC's Registered Project Tools (http://www.usgbc.org/projecttools)
50% = 1 point
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007
HVAC - Lighting Controls - DHW - Renewables

14. 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
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
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
6 to 18 months after occupancy

15. What standard describes Thermal Comfort Conditions which includes Air Temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air Speed and Humidity?
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.
Particles that are too small or light to be removed from stormwater via gravity settling. Suspended solid concentrations are typically removed via filtration.
ASHRAE Standard 55-2004
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing

16. Define building Footprint.
Structural framing and general dimensional framing - flooring - subflooring - wood doors - and finishes.
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 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.
2 year renewable energy contract and 35% of buildings electric from green-e certified source

17. What is Sedimentation?
40% savings - or greater
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit
2 residents per 1-bedroom - 3 residents per 2=bedroom unit - etc.
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities

18. For previously developed or graded sites - how much Habitat needs to be restored or protected?
12%
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.
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
A report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.

19. For schools - the Brownfield clean-up must be more stringent than what?
20% discount
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards
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
An economizer

20. 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?
2.5% = 1 point
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.
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.
Drawdown rate or drawdown

21. What is the minimum background noise level required for HVAC equipment in classrooms required for minimum acoustical performance (IEQp3)
40 dBA
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.
Combustion of municipal solid waste - forestry biomass waste other than mill residue - doaded wood - or treated wood.
45 dBA

22. What are Transient Users?
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
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
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

23. What percentage of electricity must a project purchase to achieve exemplary performance under green power (EAc6)?
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
Auditorium - Gym - Cafeteria - One or more classrooms - Swimming Pool - or Playing Field
100%
At least every two years.

24. What program deals with Ridership?
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007
The Center for Clear Air Policy
4 points
Within 10 months of LEED Certification

25. What is Biodiversity?
A report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.
SRI of at least 29
30% = 1 ID point
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.

26. What are the major compliance standards associated with low emitting materials - paints and coatings (IEQc4.2)?
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)
50% = 1 point
Any added Urea-Formaldehyde Resins
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment

27. What is the percent for a Residential project that is going to install bike racks?
HVAC protection - scource control - pathway interruption - housekeeping - and scheduling.
Mechanical equipment - photovoltaic panels - and skylights
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
15%

28. For sites with Local Zoning open space requirements - how much open space is required?
Exceed the local zoning requirements by 25%
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.
Garages - Housekeeping/laundry Areas - Science Laboratories - Prep Rooms - Art Rooms - Shops of Any Kind - Copying Rooms - Printing Rooms
2003 EPA Construction General Permit (or local standards - whichever is more stringent)

29. How much of your building's roof must be a Vegetated Roof to earn 1 point?
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.
ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 - Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization.
50% or greater
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching

30. What should be included in a sustainable Landscape Plan?
Structural framing and general dimensional framing - flooring - subflooring - wood doors - and finishes.
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
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

31. What is required for a project team to develop and impletment for construction waste management (MRc2)?
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 postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
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?
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan

32. If an existing site has Imperviousness greater than 50% - what final percent is important for Sustainable Sites Credit 6.1?
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007
95% or more to total construction waste diverted
10 Hours

33. What percentage will earn exemplary performance for construction Waste management (MRc2)?
95% or more to total construction waste diverted
15% = 1 ID point or 8 total points for on site renewable energy
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains
40 dBA

34. What percentage of TSS must be removed using BMPs for stormwater credit?
Local zoning requirements
ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 - Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization.
80%
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.

35. What type of Man-made structure is exempt from Site Selection?
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)
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt

36. What are the 6 components of ASHRAE 90.1-2007?
MERV 13 or Higher
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment
3 points

37. What are the three compliance path options described in Optimize energy performance (EACL)?
15% = 1 ID point or 8 total points for on site renewable energy
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.
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.
15%=1 ID point

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

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39. What do the Owner's project requirements typically include?
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning
Volume (cubic feet) - Interior Surface Area (square feet) - sound absorption coefficient - surface area of interior fixed elements
A local - state - or federal government agency
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

40. Regulated or (non-process) energy includes?
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007
Turf grass
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.
Lighting (interior - parking garage - surface parking - facade - or building grounds) HVAC - service water heating for domestic or space ehating purposes.

41. After what Timedo you have to Reduce Input Power on interior lights - with a diret line of site to exterior openings - to 50% for light pollution reduction?
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)
EA Credit 2: On-site Renewable Energy - EA Credit 6: Green Power
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
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.

42. What are the four options to achieve daylighting for Daylighting and Views - Daylighting (IEQc8.1)?
Within 10 months of LEED Certification
Option 1. Simulation; Option 2. Prescriptive; Option 3. Measurement; Option 4. Combination
End User
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

43. What are the Distances for Alternative Transportation - Rail/Bus?
2:12 slope; > means steeped slope and requires SRI of 29 or greater <= means low sloped and requires an SRI of 78 or greater.
A main building entrance
2 residents per 1-bedroom - 3 residents per 2=bedroom unit - etc.
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines

44. What percentage of space must achieve day-light illumination to satisfy daylight and views - Daylight (IEQc8.1)?
The addition of soil particles to water bodies by natural and human-related activities
Meet or Exceed SMACNA guidelines - Protect on-site and installed absorptive materials - MERV 8 filter medium on air handlers used during construction
75%=1pt
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

45. What is considered a densely occupied space when monitoring CO2 concentrations for Mechanically Ventilated Spaces?
25 people or more per 1 -000 square feet.
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
Building is within 1/2 mile (with clear pedestrian access) of at least 10 basic services.
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)

46. What are the three basic methods for ventilating buildings?
ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 - Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization.
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
Drawdown rate or drawdown
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)

47. At what heights should CO2 sensors be placed for breathing zone requirements?
60% humidity
Tertiary Standards
Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.
2:12 slope; > means steeped slope and requires SRI of 29 or greater <= means low sloped and requires an SRI of 78 or greater.

48. What issues or factors must a school address for mold prevention in building design - construction and maintenance?
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
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
EPA Clean Air Act - Title VI - Rule 608
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.

49. When can certification be revoked?
Turf grass
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.
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems

50. How can you achieve exemplary performance for Heat Island reduction - non-roof?
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)
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.
30% = 1 ID point
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