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What does MR stand for?
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Materials & Resources
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What is the MR prerequisite?
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Store and collect recyclables
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What is the intent of the MR prerequisite?
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Reduction in landfill
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What items must be recycled at minimum?
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Paper, glass, plastics, and metals
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What is MR Credit 1 called?
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Building Resuse
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What are 5 intents of Building Reuse Credit?
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Extend existing stock, conserve resources, cultural, reduce waste and environmental impacts
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How many points are available for Building Reuse?
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Three
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What's lowest level requirement available for Building Reuse?
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75% of structure and shell reused
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How is structure and shell defined for Building Reuse?
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Exterior skin and framing
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What is excluded for structure and shell for reuse of building?
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Window assemblies (for energy efficiency)
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What is required for Building Reuse Credit 1.2?
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100% of structure and shell reused
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What is required for Building Reuse Credit 1.3?
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100% of structure and shell reused AND 50% of non-shell
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How is nonshell defined for Building Reuse?
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Walls, floor coverings, and ceiling systems
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What does LEED prefer upgraded in Building Reuse credit?
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Upgrade windows, mechanical systems, and plumbing fixtures
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What measure is used to calculate Building Reuse Credit?
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Structural elements are cubic feet; Shell and nonshell are square feet
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What is MR Credit 2 called?
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Construction Waste Management
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What are 2 intents of Construction Waste Management credits?
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Divert from landfill and redirect recyclables
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How many points are available for Construction Waste Management?
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Two
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What is required for Construction Waste Management credits?
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Waste management plan, quantify by weight
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Do you need a plan for Construction Waste Management credits?
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Yes, required
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How do you measure (quantify) Waste Management?
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By weight
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Can you donate salvage materials to nonprofits?
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Yes, LEED even uses Habitat as example
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What is required for Construction Waste Management Credit 2.1?
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Recycle or salvage 50% by weight
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What is required for Construction Waste Management Credit 2.2?
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Recycle or salvage 75% by weight
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What percent needs to be salvaged to get Innovation credits?
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90% (now 95%)
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What is a strategy for Waste Management credits?
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Designate a specific area on site
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What is MR Credit 3 called?
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Resource Reuse
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What is intent of Resource Reuse credits?
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Extend life of materials
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How many points are available for Resource Reuse?
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Two
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What is required for Resource Reuse Credit 3.1?
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Specify 5% salvage or refurbished materials
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What is required for Resource Reuse Credit 3.2?
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Specify 10% salvage or refurbished materials
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Name some materials recommended for Resource Reuse?
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Beams,posts, paneling, doors and frames, cabinets, furniture, brick and decorative items
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What measure is used to calculate Resource Reuse credit?
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Percentage of toal cost of building materials (not including labor and equipment)
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What is MR Credit 4 called?
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Recycled Content
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What are 2 intents of Recycled Content points?
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Increase demand for recycled content materials and reduce extraction for new materials
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How many points are available for Recycled Content?
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Two
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What is required for Recycled Content Credit 4.1?
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Spec 25% materials contain 20% post-consumer OR 40% post-industrial content
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What is required for Recycled Content Credit 4.2?
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Spec 50% materials contain 20% post-consumer OR 40% post-industrial content
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What is post-consumer Recycled Content?
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Materials that have been used (paper) and reprocessed for reuse
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What is post-industrial Recycled Content?
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Left over materials from industrial process (leftover fiber in paper making)
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What is a strategy for Recycled Content credits?
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Set goal, identify resource suppliers
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What is MR Credit 4 called?
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Local/Regional Materials
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Can Recycled Content weighted average be over 100%
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Yes, oddly it can based on USGBC formula
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Does LEED value post -consumer or postindustrial Recycled Content more?
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Post-consumer
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Can in-house waste be counted for postindustrial Recycled?
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No, it is common to recycle this in all facilities now
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How many points are available for Local/Regional Materials?
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Two
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What are 3 intents of Local/Regional Materials credit?
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Up demand for local products, reduce environmental impacts of tranport and support local economies
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What credit focuses on local economies?
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Local/Regional Materials
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How does buying locally help the environment?
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Reduces transportation impacts (fossil fuels, etc.)
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How does buying locally help the economy?
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It supports local, often smaller, businesses
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What is required for Local/Regional Materials Credit 5.1?
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Specify 20% manufactured within 500 mile radius
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What is required for Local/Regional Materials Credit 5.2?
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Of 20% of materials specified as local, 50% must be extracted, harvested or recovered in 500 mile radius
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How is manufactured defined for Local/Regional Materials?
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Final assembly (even all parts are made in China)
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What is MR Credit 6 called?
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Rapidly Renewable Materials
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What is intent of Rapidly Renewable Materials Credit?
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Reduce depletion of finite, raw or long-cycle renewables by using Rapidly Renewable Materials
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What is an example of a long-cycle renewable?
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Trees
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How many points are available for Rapidly Renewable Materials?
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One
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What is required for Rapidly Renewable Materials Credit?
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Specify 5% Rapidly Renewable Materials
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Name some Rapidly Renewable Materials?
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Bamboo flooring, wool carpet, strawboard, cotton batt insulation, linoleum flooring, poplar OSB, sunflower seed board, wheatgrass cabinetry
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How does LEED define Rapidly Renewable?
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Planted or harvested within 10 year cycle
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What is MR Credit 7 called?
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Certified Wood
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What is intent of the Certified Wood credit?
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Encourage environmentally responsible forest management
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How many points are available for Certified Wood?
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One
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What is required for the Certified Wood Credit?
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Minimum of 50% of wood-based materials certified in accordance with the FSC Guidelines for wood building components
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What is FSC?
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Forest Stewardship Council
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What does LEED recommend using Certified Wood for?
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Framing, flooring, finishes, & non-rented construction aps like bracing, concrete form work
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Eligible for a point if only 2 of 4 pieces of wood in a building are Certified Wood?
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Yes
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Can SFI Certified Wood use count for LEED credit?
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No
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Does LEED mention chain of custody for Certified Wood?
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No, but FSC does
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Can a building product achieve points in LEED?
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No, materials can only contribute to achieving points. LEED sets performance based requirements
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Can my company or product be LEED certified?
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No, USGBC certifies buildings- not companies or products
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Who can certify my products or services?
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Scientific Certification Systems, FSC, Green Seal, Green Guard, Building Green, Energy Star
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Can a company use the LEED logo to show it is green?
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No but you can use USGBC Member logo if you are a Member
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What does the "E" stand for in IEQ?
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Environment
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Name 2 prerequsites in the IEQ Section
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1. Minimun Indoor Air Quaility Performance 2. Envronmental Tobacco Smoke Control
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What standard sets the minimum for minimum IAQ performance?
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ASHRAE 62-1999
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What other impacts can increase ventilation rates?
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Increased energy use
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What are the design strategies to address minimum IAQ performance?
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Avoid sites with potential IAQ problems; study wind patterns; establish air quality standards; install fresh air intakes
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What does ETS mean?
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Environmental Tobacco Smoke
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What are 2 potential ETS requirements?
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1. Prohibit smoking in building and near entry 2. Designated smoking room
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What is IEQ Credit 1 called?
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Carbon Dioxide Monitoring
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What is the intent of the Carbon Dioxide Monitoring Credit?
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Provide capacity for monitoring to sustain comfort and well being
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How many points are available for Carbon Dioxide Monitoring?
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One
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What ASHRAE standard discusses CO2 and metabolic rates?
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ASHRAE 55-1992 Table 4
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Where do CO2 sensors have to be located in static occupant spaces?
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6-10' from the nearest person; avoiding windows and supply air vents
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What is the strategy for CO2 monitoring?
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CO2 monitoring sensorsin HVAC, integrated with the building automation system (BAS)
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What is IEQ Credit 2 called?
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Increase Ventilation Effectiveness
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What is the intent of Increase Ventilation Effectiveness Credit?
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Provide fresh air
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How many points are available for Increase Ventilation Effectiveness?
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One
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What locations are the greatest challenges for the HVAC system?
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Variable occupant densities (conference rooms, auditorium, training rooms) and spaces served by long ductwork
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What is the E stand for in ventilation systems?
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Air change Effectiveness
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In Ventilation Effectiveness, what valve should E be in mechanically ventilated spaces?
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Greater or equal to 0.9
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In naturally ventilated spaces, what must be summarized in a table?
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Airflow simulation results in each zone
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What standard sets the E for mechanically ventilated buildings?
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ASHRAE 129-1997
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How do you design an envelope system to optimize E?
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Displacement ventilation, low velocity ventilation, plug flow ventilation, and operable windows
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What is IEQ Credit 3 called?
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Construction IAQ Management Plan
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What is the intent of Construction IAQ Management Plan Credit?
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Prevent indoor air quality problems
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How many points are available for Construction IAQ Management Plan?
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Two
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During construction, the IAQ Management Plan requires following what standards?
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SMACNA IAQ Guideline for Occupied Buildings Under Construction
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What are the 3 requirements under Construction IAQ Management Plan?
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1. Compliance with SMACNA 2. Protection of absorptive material from moisture damange and 3. Replace filtration before occupancy
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What minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) standard must filtration media adhere to?
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13, as determined by ASHRAE 55.2-1999
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How long is the flush out period in Credit EQ3.2
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2 weeks (minimun)
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What are the 2 options to achieve Construction IAQ Management Plan Credit 3.2?
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Flush out with 100% outside air for 2 weeks or conduct a baseline IAQ test
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What standard applies for a for the baseline IAQ test?
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EPA Protocol for Environmental Requirements, for the Research Triangle Park Campus, Section 01445
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What is the strategy for a Construction IAQ Management Plan?
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Protect HVAC during construction, control pollutant sources, interrupt pathways for contamination; sequence material installation; 2 week flushout or test the contaminant levels
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What is IEQ Credit 4 called?
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Low-Emitting Materials
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How many points are available for Low-Emitting Materials?
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Four
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What is the intent of Low-Emitting Materials Credit?
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Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous or potentially irritating
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What material does IEQ Credit 4.1 cover?
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Adhesives & sealants
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What is the standard for IEQ 4.1?
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Adhesives: South Coast Air quality Management District Rule #1168; Sealants: Bay Area Air Quality Management District Reg 8, Rule 51
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What material does IEQ Credit 4.2 cover?
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Paints & coatings
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What is the standard for IEQ 4.2?
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Green Seal
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What material does IEQ Credit 4.3 cover?
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Carpet systems
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What is the standard for IEQ 4.3?
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Carpet & Rug Institute Green Label IAQ Test Program
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What material does IEQ Credit 4.4 cover?
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Composite wood & agrifiber products
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What is the standard for IEQ 4.4?
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Products must contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins
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What are the strategies to meet IEQ Credit 4?
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Specify low-VOC materials in construction documents. Ensure that VOC limits are clearly stated in each section where adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings, carpet, and composite wood systems are addressed
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What is IEQ Credit 5 called?
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Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
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What is the intent of Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control Credit?
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Avoid exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals that adversely impact air quality
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How many points are available for Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control?
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One
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What is the requirement of IEQ Credit 5?
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Minimize cross contamination of regularly occupied areas by chemical pollutants
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What is required for Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control Credit?
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Permanent entry way systems to capture dirt; provide areas with deck-to-deck partitions with separate outside exhausting; provide drains for appropriate disposal of liquid waste where needed
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What are the strategies to meet IEQ Credit 5?
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Design separate exhaust and plumbing systems for rooms with contaminants to achieve physical isolation from the rest of the building; install permanent architectural entryway systems such as grills and grates
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What is IEQ Credit 6 called?
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Controllability of Systems
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How many points are available for Controllability of Systems?
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Two
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What is the intent of Controllability of Systems Credit?
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Provide a high level of individual occupant control of thermal, ventilation and lighting systems
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What is the requirement of IEQ 6.1?
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Provide a minimum of 1 operable window and 1 control zone per 200 SF for all occupied within 15 feet of the perimeter wall
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What is the requirement of IEQ 6.2?
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Provide controls for each individual for airflow, temp, and lighting for 50% of the non-perimeter regularly occupied areas
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What are the strategies to achieve Controllability of Systems Credit?
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Design for occupant controls: task lighting, operable windows, underfloor HVAC with individual diffusers
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What is IEQ Credit 7 called?
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Thermal Comfort
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How many points are available for Thermal Comfort?
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Two
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What is the intent of Thermal Comfort Credit?
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Provide a thermally comfortable environment for the building occupants
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What is the requirement of IEQ Credit 7.1?
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Comply with ASHRAE Standard 55-1992, Addenda 1995 for thermal comfort standards
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What is the requirement of IEQ Credit 7.2?
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Install a permanent temperature and humidity monitoring system, provide operators control over thermal comfort performance and effectiveness of humidification and/or dehumidification systems
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What are the strategies to achieveThermal Comfort Credit?
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Establish temperature and humidity comfort ranges & design the building to maintain these comfort ranges; install and maintain a temperature and humidity monitoring system
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What is IEQ Credit 8 called?
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Daylight & Views
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How many points are available for Daylight & Views?
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Two
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What is the intent of Daylight & Views Credit?
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Provide a connection between indoor spaces and outdoor environments
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What is the requirement of IEQ 8.1?
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Achieve a minimum Daylight Factor of 2% in 75% of all space occupied for critical visual tasks
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What is the requirement of IEQ 8.2?
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Direct line of sight to vision glazing from 90% of all regularly occupied spaces
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What are the techniques to achieve Daylight & Views Credit?
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Design the building to maximize daylighting and view opportunities
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What are the strategies to achieve Daylight & Views Credit?
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Building orientation, shallow floor plates, increased perimeter, interior and exterior shading devices, high performance glazing and photo integrated light sensors
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What areas are excluded from IEQ Credit 8.1?
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Copy rooms, storage areas, mechanical, laundry and other low occupancy support areas
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What task areas are excluded from IEQ Credit 8.1?
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Spaces where tasks would be hindered by the use of daylight or where accomplishing the specific task within a space would be enhanced by the direct penetration of sunlight
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What techniques verifyDaylight & Views Credit?
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Physical or computer modeling to assess footcandle and daylight factors
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