LEED BD And C

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1. What are examples of Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products?
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
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)
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration


2. When must a school implement the curriculum based on the buildings high-performance features to satisfy The School As A Teaching Tool (IDc3)?
Structural framing and general dimensional framing - flooring - subflooring - wood doors - and finishes.
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
Within 10 months of LEED Certification


3. What is the percent of Reduction of potable water used for sewage conveyance?
Evapotranspiration Rate - This rate is a measurement of total amount of water needed to grow a reference plant
Exceed the local zoning requirements by 25%
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance
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


4. When are parking - paving - and utilities included in site measurements?

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5. What is the maximum number of points that schools projects can chose to earn for IEQ credits 4.1-4.6?
50%=1 pt
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
4 points


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

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7. For sites with No Local Zoning requirements - (e.g. military bases) - how much open space is required?
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005
Provide vegetated open space area adjacent to the building that is equal in area to the building footprint.
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment


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

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9. What is the Goal of a Comprehensive Transportation Management Plan?
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
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.
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)
100%


10. What do Retention Ponds do?
Turf grass
Small HVAC units(>.5 lbs of refrigerant) - standard refrigerators - small water coolers.
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
15% = 1 ID point or 8 total points for on site renewable energy


11. 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.
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment
Cannot build on land lower than 5' above the 100 year flood as determined by FEMA
15%=1 ID point


12. What must composite wood and Agrifiber Products NOT contain (IEQc4.4)?
Develop and implement a M&V plan specified in IPMVP Vol III - Option D: Calibrated Simulation or Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation
Any added Urea-Formaldehyde Resins
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.
A local - state - or federal government agency


13. If a company is willing to provide FEV;s for a Share Program - what percentage is required?
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
Carbon Trust 'Good Practice Guide 237'
12%
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.


14. What must be included in water efficiency calculations?
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)
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve
Cannot build on land lower than 5' above the 100 year flood as determined by FEMA
15%


15. What are the six primary comfort factors associated with ASHRAE 55-2004?
Real property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance - pollutant - or contaminant
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity
Land zoned primarily for housing at a density of 10 units per acre or greater. These areas may have single-family and multifamily housing and include building types such as town-homes - apartments - duplexes - condominiums - or mobile homes.
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment


16. For an innovation in design credit - what must the team identify?
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
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)
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
Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.


17. What is the percent for a Residential project that is going to install bike racks?
25 feet
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
15%
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007


18. What SRI must the roof of a parking deck be if 50% of spaces are in it for heat island reduction credit?
IAQ best practices
Paper - corrugated cardboard - glass - plastics - and metals
SRI of at least 29
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)


19. How long must a measurement and verification period cover?
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains
EA Credit 2: On-site Renewable Energy - EA Credit 6: Green Power


20. What should be included in a sustainable Landscape Plan?
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 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.
Option 1. Do not use refrigerants. Option 2 - Select HVAC system to minimize or eliminate ODP and GWP
45 dBA


21. What can be EXCLUDED from your roof area calculations?
15 minutes - with a min of 1 measurement every 10 seconds
End User
Tertiary Standards
Mechanical equipment - photovoltaic panels - and skylights


22. What are the site and transportation/pedestrian access requirements for Schools?
A main building entrance
12%
A further investigation that collects original samples of soil - groundwater - or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants.
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


23. Constructed Wetlands can contribute to what Water EFFICIENCY Credit?
SRI of at least 29
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.
25 people or more per 1 -000 square feet.
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment


24. For schools - the Brownfield clean-up must be more stringent than what?
Boundary line used by school districts to determine which students attend what school based on where
EPA Region 9 Clean-up Standards
30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007
Combustion of municipal solid waste - forestry biomass waste other than mill residue - doaded wood - or treated wood.


25. What percentage of Non-carpet finished flooring must be floorScore-Certified to follow the alternative compliance path using FloorScore?
15%=1 ID point
Carbon Trust 'Good Practice Guide 237'
100%
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains


26. 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.
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)
Garages - Housekeeping/laundry Areas - Science Laboratories - Prep Rooms - Art Rooms - Shops of Any Kind - Copying Rooms - Printing Rooms
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.


27. What percentage of the building occupants must have individual lighitng controls for controllabliity of systems - Lighting (IEQc6.1)?
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
A minimum of 90%
EPA's Target Finder rating tool
A local - state - or federal government agency


28. What are the two options for Enhance Refrigerant Management (EAc4)?
SRI of at least 29
Option 1. Do not use refrigerants. Option 2 - Select HVAC system to minimize or eliminate ODP and GWP
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.
Volume (cubic feet) - Interior Surface Area (square feet) - sound absorption coefficient - surface area of interior fixed elements


29. What is the DIFFERENCE between graywater and blackwater?
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water
4 points
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt


30. What is an Attendance boundary?
Boundary line used by school districts to determine which students attend what school based on where
Option 1. Do not use refrigerants. Option 2 - Select HVAC system to minimize or eliminate ODP and GWP
40 dBA
Water closets - urinals - lavatory faucets - showers - kitchen sink faucets - and pre-rinse spray valve


31. How can you earn Exemplary performance for SS Credit Development Density & Community Connectivity?
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.
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
SRI of at least 29
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)


32. What usually defines Open Space requirements?
3 to 6 feet above floor to represent the breathing zone
10% Variation from Design Values
It delivers water at low pressure through buried mains and submains
Local zoning requirements


33. What are the requirements for FEV and parking?
Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% fo the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
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
15%


34. Where can stormwater be substituted for potable water uses relatively easily?
1%=1 pts - 3%=2 pts - 5%=3 pts - 7%=4 pts - 9%=5 pts - 11%=6 pts - 13%=7 pts
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.
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning
Reduced Energy USe - Lower Operating Costs - Reduced Contractor Callbacks - Better Building Documentation - Improved Occupant Productivity - and Verification that Systems perform with OPR


35. How much of your building's roof must be a Vegetated Roof to earn 1 point?
3 points
50% or greater
Local zoning requirements
A report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.


36. What are the two options to determine Electricity use for Green Power (EAc6)?
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
25 feet
Turf grass
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database


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

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38. What is the definition of a Brownfield?
The ability to shed heat
Real property whose use may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance - pollutant - or contaminant
1 year and 2 year 24 hour design storms (for SSc6.1)
20% or more dissatisfied occupants


39. From Where is the transportation distance measured?
A main building entrance
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.
EPA's Target Finder rating tool
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.


40. What is BLEED-OFF?
20% discount
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
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
3 points


41. What design standard outlines the required acoustical performance for schools?
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
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
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
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.


42. What is the Height requirement for the flood plain?

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43. When selecting natural ventialtion what two ways demonstrate credit compliance?
CIBSE Applications Manual 10-2005 (AM10) or Macroscopic - Multizone - Analytical Moded Predicting Room-by-Room Air Flow Rates
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.
Turf grass
The increase in chemical nutrients - such as the nitrogen and phosphorus often found in fertilizers - in an ecosystem.


44. What program deals with Ridership?
3 to 6 feet above floor to represent the breathing zone
1%=1 pts - 3%=2 pts - 5%=3 pts - 7%=4 pts - 9%=5 pts - 11%=6 pts - 13%=7 pts
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.
The Center for Clear Air Policy


45. What are Transient Users?
Steam cookers - dishwashers - ice makers - and clothes waters
10 ft long to capture dirt and particulates entering building
A report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.
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.


46. How is a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment more in depth?
Any added Urea-Formaldehyde Resins
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
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?
A further investigation that collects original samples of soil - groundwater - or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants.


47. What are the requirements for Development Density?
3 to 6 feet above floor to represent the breathing zone
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.
HVAC - Lighting Controls - DHW - Renewables


48. What does Heat Island Effect refer to?
Auditorium - Gym - Cafeteria - One or more classrooms - Swimming Pool - or Playing Field
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.
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.
2 residents per 1-bedroom - 3 residents per 2=bedroom unit - etc.


49. Besides an EPA site Assessment - what can classify a site as a Brownfield?
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water
A local - state - or federal government agency
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.
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.


50. When verifying performance of smoking rooms/ deferential air pressure - what time period and how often are measurement intervals?
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.
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
15%=1 ID point