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Historic bldgs require an infill status of what percentage within what distance? |
75% within a 1/2 mile |
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For brownfield remediations, which site assessments are needed? |
Both 1 and 2 |
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For Density option, what distance is used and density is needed? (SF/acre and DU/acre) |
1/4 mile 22,000 SF/acre and 7 du/acre |
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For Diversity option, what distance is used? |
1/2 mile |
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For Diversity option, how many categories must be used? And how many per category count? |
3 of the 5 categories must be used. And only 2 per category count. |
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How many uses are needed for diversity option? |
4+ |
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What will earn the Access to Quality transit credit for a High School? |
50% of students live within 1.5 mi of school |
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What is a walk shed? |
Used to calculate how many students live near the school. |
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Bike Spaces: What percentage is required for an office bldg, for peak and for regular occupants? |
2.5% for peak 5% for reg occupants |
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For Bike Spaces, What are the requirements for an apartment bldg? |
Spaces for 30% of residents and at least 1 space per unit. |
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List the three main requirements for bike network. |
10 diverses uses within 3 mi via network within 3 mi of emply/school if res bldg <200 yards from network to entry or bike storage |
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For Parking Reduction, What two credits determine which percentage reduction must be used? |
Transit and Surrounding Density/Diversity |
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What is the parking reduction required when the two mentioned credits are not earned and when the credits are earned? |
20% reduction if neither credit earned (think open space, in the middle of nowhere, people will need to drive more often) 40% reduction if either credit achieved (think more urban/convenient area) |
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For Parking Reduction, what percentage must be preferred parking? |
5% |
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What percentage of parking must be for green vehicles? |
5% |
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What percentage of parking must be for EVSEs? And what other 2 requirements with the EVSEs? |
2% Must be internet addressable (in case of DR event) and Level 2 charging |
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How much of a greenfield must be protected? |
40% |
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How much of a previously developed site must be restored? |
30% |
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For greenfield protection/prev dev restoration, when can a roof garden be included? |
When FAR>1.5 |
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What is the financial option for Protect/Restore Habitat credit? |
40 cents/SF to land trust |
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How much of a site must be Open Space? |
30% |
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How much of Open Space must be vegetated? Can we include roof garden? |
25% Only when FAR>1.5 |
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What is the minimum for Rainwater Mgmt? What is the exception? |
95% 85% for zero lot line |
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Heat Island Reduction, roof option: what is the SRI for a low slope roof and a high slope roof (and 3 year alternatives)? What also works for roof option? |
Low slope: 82, 64 High Slope: 39, 32 Alternatively, use vegetated roof |
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Heat Island reduction, parking option: what percentage of on-site parking spaces must be under cover? |
75% |
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For Light Pollution Reduction what 5 things are exempt from being included? |
National flag, directional signs, facade/landscape ltg, theatrical ltg, hospital emergency lighting |
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How many facilities must be available if public is accessing a school? |
3 |
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How many facilities must be available if public is sharing with school, or if school is using public facilities? |
2 |
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What is the prereq % reduction for OUTDOOR water usage? |
30% |
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What is the % reduction for Outdoor water usage credit? |
50% |
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What is the prereq and credit % reductions for INDOOR water usage? |
20%, and 25% |
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What is required for Bldg Level Water Metering for the prereq? |
Meter total potable water usage in bldg/grounds |
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For Bldg Level Water Metering Credit, how many subsystems must be metered? |
2 |
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For Bldg Level Water Metering Credit, what 6 subsystems are options? Which ones are 100% metered? |
80%: Irrigation, plumbing, domestic HW, process water 100%: Boilers, reclaimed water |
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What three things must the Cx do for the Cx prereq? |
Review OPR and BOD, Develop a Cx plan, Cx Report |
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What three things must the Cx do for the Cx credit? |
Review submittals, verify training, develop ongoing Cx plan |
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What is the % improvement for energy prereq? |
5% |
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What is the % improvement range for energy credit and associated points? |
6-50% Up to 18 pts |
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What is the requirement for bldg level energy metering prereq? |
Total bldg energy metering |
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What is the credit for bldg level energy metering credit? |
Measure whole bldg systems such as electricity, natural gas, chilled water, AND renewables. Meter any indvdl processes that are 10%+ of bldg energy usgae |
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What shedding is required for DR program? |
10% |
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For Renewable Energy credit, what minimum % must replace bldg energy? |
1% |
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For Green Power/Carbon Offsets credit, what percentage of bldg energy must be offset and for how long? |
50% for 5 years |
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Recycling Prereq 5 material requirements? And the extra requirement? |
Mixed paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, metal Also need 2/3: e-waste, batteries, mercury lamps |
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Construction Waste Mgmt Plan Credit, Diversion Option, how much must be diverted from how many material streams? |
50% diversion of 3 material streams |
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Constr. Waste Mgmt Plan Credit, Reduction Option, what is the limit of lb/SF allowed? |
2.5 lb/SF |
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Constr. Waste Mgmt Plan Credit, Reduction option,what is excluded from limit? |
Alt daily cover, excavated soil, land-clearing debris |
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Bldg Life Cycle Impact Credit, What is the requirements for the historic bldg reuse? |
Must be designated historic, can do anything as long as it doesn't lose this status |
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Bldg Life Cycle Impact Credit, How much of a blighted bldg must be maintained? Up to how much can be damaged for this credit? |
50% of surface area must be maintained. Can exclude 25% from total if damaged. |
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For Bldg Life Cycle Impact credit, Bldg Material Reuse option, how much of what must be reused? What is not included in this? |
25% of Surface area must be reused. Can exclude windows and hazardous items |
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For Bldg Life Cycle Impact credit, LCA of whole bldg option, what reduction must be achieved in how many categories? What is included in this assessment? |
10% in 3 categories At least one must be Global Warming Potential Only includes bldg envelop, structure, roof, (no MEP or inner walls). |
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For LCA of whole bldg option, how much can an impact category increase and still earn the credit? |
Up to 5% |
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For Environmental Product Disclosure credit, How many EPDs are required? What about for EP? |
20 EPDS from 5 manufs. 40 EPDs for EP |
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For EPD credit, how many points does an industry-wide EPD count for? |
1/2 point |
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For EPD credit, how many points does a product specific declaration count for? |
1/4 pt |
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For EPD credit, how many points does a Type III product specific EPD count for? |
1 point |
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For EPD credit, when EPDs aren't being used we do the multi-attribute optimization. How much material must meet this? |
50% by cost |
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For Raw Materials credit, what are the two options and their requirements? |
1) 20 reports from 5 manufacturers with CSRs 2) 25% by cost meet one of the following: FSC, biobased, recycled (post or pre), reused/salvaged, Extended producer responsibility (e.g. takeback program) |
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List CSRs types that can be used for Raw Material reporting option? |
GRI Sust. Report, UN Global Impact. OECD |
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For Raw Materials credit, Leadership Extraction Practices option, how much material must meet the one of the categories? And for EP? |
25% by cost 50% |
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For Leadership Extraction option of Raw Materials credit, what are the 5 categories and which ones count for half and for all of material? |
Extended Producer Responsibility (includes takeback program) - 50% FSC certified - 100% Biobased Material - 100% Recycled Content - 100% post cons., 50% post-cons Reused/Salvaged - 100% |
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For Material Ingredient credit, what are teh two options and their requirements? |
1) 20 reports from 5 manufacturers (cradle to cradle and HPD) 2) Calc: Green Screen, Cradle to cradle cert. , REACH |
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For Materials Ingredients credit, reporting option, what 3 reports are acceptable? |
Green Screen, HPDs, or Cradle-to-Cradle |
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For Materials Ingredients credit, optimization option, how much material % must meet what rating systems? (3) |
25% by cost must meet Green Screen, Cradle to Cradle, or REACH |
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For Flushout credit, how much must be done before occupancy? And what minimum rate must be done during occupancy? |
3500 CF/SF of OA before 0.3 OA CFM/SF after |
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What percentage of inidviduals must have task lighting controls? |
90% |
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What % of regularly occupied area must have views? what is EP %? |
75% 90% |
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What are the requirements before flush out air testing? (3) |
Install finishes/furnishings, HVAC must be balanced/tested/ready to go, complete any tasks for bldg that would generate VOCs |
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ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0 for Construction and Design of Sustainable Bldgs and Comms. is a good reference for what topic |
Integrative Process |
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For LCA tools, what 6 parameters must match between base building and design? |
Orientation, climate, SF, Energy consumption, LCA scope, function |
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What are the three phases on integrative process? |
Discovery, Design/Construction, Occupancy Feedback |
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How many years before project registration must materials/furnishings be made if using Reuse credit? |
2 years |
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For envelope testing, what two methods are acceptable? |
Field Mockup and Thermal Imaging |
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What should be included in the On-Going Cx plan for Enhanced Cx Credit? (3) |
A schedule for recomissioning systems, direction on how to test retofitted equipment, blank functional performance tests |
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What is part of the Cx 10 month review? (2) |
Bldg Operations (trends) and occupant interviews |
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For Enhanced IAQ strategies, what spaces need CO2 monitoring? |
When space is dense: 25 ppl/1000 sf. e.g. conference room |
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What three factors are required to determine landscape water requirements? |
Plant species, plant spacing, and irrigation methods |
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Carbon offsets quantity is based off of what? |
Amount of energy that generates Scope 1 and 2 emissions |
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For EPDs, the product must demonstrate what amount of reduction in how many categories? |
Any bit lower than industry average in 3/6 categories. No GHG requirement. |
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What is the best location for OAIs? |
1/3 up the side of the building |
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If water fixture is not determined to be public/private yet, what should you assume? |
Public |
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Where is rainfall data taken from? What tool is then used to calculated rainfall event requirements? |
National Climatic Data Center USGBC Rainfall Events Calculator |
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T/F. Reused materials from off-site can be used for more than one credit. |
False. |
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What extra requirement is needed for liquid/gas refueling stations? |
If not outside, needs exhaust. |
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When is preferred parking not required? |
When no off-street parking is provided. |
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What is required to be included in ASHRAE 50% guide? (4) |
Equip efficiency, economizers, dampers/duct, ventilation |
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What is the result of using a weather based irrigation controller? |
Automatic assumption that outdoor water usage is decreased by 15% |
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What is the percentage range for Low Emitting Materials when using product categorys? And for EP? |
90-100% 100% |
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What is the percentage for minimum compliance of Low Emitting Materials using Budget Calc? And for EP? |
50% 100% |
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What are the two requirements for a water budget? |
Over a specific time period and all types of water usage/collection. |
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What is the requirement for more than one bathroom for bicycle credit? |
1-100 ppl = 1 shower 101-250 = 2 showers and extra shower for next 150 |
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In unit is Green Power measured? |
MWh |
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What building type is required to have a design charette? |
Healthcare |
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What key phrase should we avoid when it comes to LEED ND locations? |
Conditional |
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When should water and energy systems be measured relative to each other? |
At the same time for most synergies. |
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What are the five categories for diverse uses? |
Food Retail, Community-Serving Retail, Services, Community/Civic Facilities, Community Anchor Uses |
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When calculating infill status, what is excluded? (2) |
Streets and water bodies |
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When to contact LEED technical customer service? |
For existing LEED guidance or processes. Like building split in 2. |
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CBECS stands for? |
Commercial Bldgs Energy Consumption Surveys |
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What is the LEED Boundary? |
The portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification. |
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What is the most important part of an education program for Innovation Credit? |
It must be ongoing. No one-time events like a grand opening tour. |
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What are STCs for? |
Sound Transmission |
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What is used to calc/measure HVAC background noise levels? |
Sound Pressure Levels |
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In which LEED credit is sampling allowed? |
Fundamental Cx |
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How many meters must there be in a building for each energy type? |
There must be one meter per floor per energy type. |
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Regional Priority credits apply are separated by what (after region obviously)? |
Building type e.g. healthcare, data centers, offices, etc |
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What is the main intent of open space? |
To be usable by people |
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What is floor plate depth? |
The floor plate is the foot print of a floor. Depth is the height of that floor. |
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How many individual and how many shared spaces must have lighting controls? |
90 % and 100% |
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What must program your Erosion Control Plan adhere to? |
2003 EPA Construction General Permit |
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Who defines Prime Farmland? |
US Department of Agriculture |
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What is the bldg requirement for projects in places without flood hazard maps? |
Cannot build on a floodplain subject to a 1% or greater chance of flooding in any year |
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Define Development Footprint |
Tootal land area of a project site covered by building/streets/parking and other areas typically impermeable. |
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What areas can be excluded from the vegetation and soil requirements to restore/protect habitat? |
Vegetated landscape areas used for rainwater infiltration. |
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For school projects, what areas can be excluded from soil restoration criteria to restore/protect habitat? |
Athletic fields. |
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What are the IESNA lighting zones? (5 zones) |
LZ0 - Wilderness LZ1 - Dark (rural/park) LZ2 - Low (res/light industr) LZ3 - Medium (commercial, industrial, high density res) LZ4 - High (Metro) |
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When can wetlands count as open space? |
When low grade (1:4 or less) |
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For Schools to achieve Site Master Plan, how many other credits must be met? List that many. |
4 out of 6 Heat Island, High Priority Site, Protect/Restore Habitat, Open Space, Rainwater Mgmt, Light Pollution Reduction |
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What documents get created during fundamental commissioning and verification? (3) |
Cx Report Current Facilities Requirements O&M plan |
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Process Energy includes? (Just be familiar) |
Computers, elevators, escalators, cooking equipment, refrigeration equipment, laundry |
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Regulated (non-process) energy includes? (3) |
Lighting, HVAC, domestic water heating. |
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What refrigerant mgmt procedure governs reducing annual leakage of CFC based refrigerants to 5% or less? |
EPA Clean Air Act, Title VI |
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What is cogen? |
Generates both electrical power and thermal energy from a single fuel source |
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What are the three compliance path options for Optimize Energy Performance? |
Whole bldg energy simulation ASHRAE 50% Prescriptive Compliance |
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What are the five main components for modeling of ASHRAE 90.1? |
Buidling envelope, HVAC, Water heating, power, lighting |
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What are the requirements for renewable energy? (BD+C: C&S and non-C&S) |
C&S: 1%, 3% ,5% Non-C&S: 1%, 5%, 10% |
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What biofuel systems are not eligible for renewable energy? (4) |
Combustion of poop, forestry biomass (besides mill residue), coated wood, treated wood |
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What 3 types of equip are not subject to fundamental refrig mgmt? |
HVAC equip with < 0.5 lbs of refrigerant Standard refrigerators Small water coolers |
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What are the 2 options to determine electricity use for green power/carbon offsets credit? |
1) EA prereq min energy performance results 2) CBECS database |
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RECs can be used to mitigate what types of emissions for green power/carbon offsets credit? |
Scope 2, electricity use only. |
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Carbon offsets can be used to mitigate what types of emissions for green power/carbon offsets credit? |
Scope 1 or 2 emissions |
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What is the distance all naturally ventilated spaces must be in proximity to an operable window or roof opening to the outdoors? |
25' |
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What acoustic issues need to be considered for Acoustic Performance (4) |
HVAC Background noise, Sound Transmission (STC) Reverberation time Sound reinforcement and masking systems |
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What % increase is needed over ASHRAE 62.2 for credit? |
30% |
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How does a project confirm natural ventilation is an effective strategy? |
Follow CIBSE flow diagram. |
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What is required for Construction IAQ mgmt Plan? (4) |
Meet SMACNA guidelines protect absorbative materials MERV 8 prohibit smoking |
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What are the five areas of SMACNA standards for recommended IAQ control measures? |
HVAC protection Source Control Pathway Interruption Housekeeping Scheduling |
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What are the general emissions evaluation standards associated with low-emitting adhesives and sealants? |
CDPH Standard Method v1.1 |
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What % of bldg occupants must have indvdl comfort controls? |
50% of individual, 100% of shared |
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What % of regularly occupied floor area must achieve daylight illumination for Daylight credit? |
75% |
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What are the four kinds of views? |
1) Multiple lines of sight 2) Views that include: flora, sky, movement, distant objects 3) Unobstructed views 4) Views with view factor of 3+ |
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Views into the interior atria may be used to meet what percent of the required area for Quality Views? |
30% |
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What is the max pts for Exemplary Performance? |
2 points |
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What is the max pts for Innovation? |
4 points |
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What is the max pts for Pilot Credits? |
4 points |
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What msmt do calcs need to be done by for Constr/Dem Waste Mgmt? |
weight or volume |
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What are the minimum % thresholds for debris to be recycled/salvaged for Constr/Dem Waste Mgmt? |
50% = 1 pt 75% = 2 pt |
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What international alternative compliance path is available for material ingredient optimization? |
REACH |
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For Innovation credit, what must the team identify? (4) |
Intent of credit Proposed requirements Proposed submittals strategies used to meet reqs |
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What is Technical Release (TR) 55? |
Models watersheds for storm runoff volumes |
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What energy related bldg aspects must be considered for IP? (6) |
Site conditions Massing/orientation Basic envelope Lighting levels Thermal comfort ranges Plug/process load |
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What water related bldg aspects must be considered for IP? (4) |
Interior water demand Outdoor water demand Process water demand Supply sources |
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How many potential strategies must be assessed for each energy-related bldg aspect for Integrative Design? |
2 strategies for each of the 6 aspects |
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What tool is used to benchmark bldg/energy performance for Integrative Design? |
EPA's Target Finder |
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What is the min % for reuse required for bldg/material reuse credit? |
25% by SA |
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A cradle-to-gate assessment is required for what material disclosure? |
All EPDs |
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Structure and enclosure materials may not constitute more than what % of material disclosure/optimization? |
30% |
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What are the acceptable CSR frameworks? (3) |
GRI OECD UN Global Compact |
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There are different versions of Cradle-to-Cradle (v2 , v3). What is the % by cost differences? (4) |
v2 - gold - 100% v2 platinum - 150% v3 silver - 100% v3 gold/platinum - 150% |
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What should be used to estimate the water storage capacity of a site during a site assessment? |
TR 55 |
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What should be used to designate a site as prime farmland and identify its soil classification? |
National Resources Conservation Service |
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What is the contract period for demand response? |
1 year |
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What are the min weekday and weekend trips for projects with mult transit types? |
72 weekday, 40 weekend |
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What are the min weekday and weekend trips for projects with commuter rail or ferry only? |
24 weekday, 6 weekend |
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Shade and arch devices used for heat island reduction, must have SR or 3 year SR of? |
0.33, 0.28 |
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What are the light pollution reduction requirements for internally illuminated exterior signs? |
200 cd/m2 |
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When using the calc method for light pollution reduction, how far apart can calc pts be? |
5' |
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What indoor water use reduction earns EP? |
55% |
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What min number of CT cycles would earn a project 2 points? |
10 cycles |
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How long must an advanced energy metering system store data? |
3 years |
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How often must advcd meters be able to report data? |
hourly |
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What two simulations are required for Daylighting, Option 1 Simulation? |
sDA and ASE |
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What is the threshold for an sDA simulation? |
300 lux for 50% |
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What is the threshold for an ASE simulation? |
1000 lux for 250+hrs |
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When do the daylight simulations for Option 2: Illuminance calcs occur? |
9 am on first equinox (March) 3pm 2nd equinox (Sept) |
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At what height should daylight msmts be taken? |
30" |
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For Integrative Process credit, which factors must the team assess thru the simple energy model? |
Two potential load reduction strategies |
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When can a phase out be done for refrigerant? |
Any time the refrigerant is in existing equipment. Even if major renovation. Even if equipment is only thing left over of old bldg! |
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Can you earn the energy credit if you used the prescriptive option for the energy prereq? |
NO |
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Under what circumstances does a school project not have to address exterior noise? |
When significant noise sources are 1/2 mile or more away. |
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How long does a project team have to submit LEED documentation? |
2 years after substantial completion |
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For Construction Waste Mgmt Plan (prereq, not the credit), how many material streams must be diverted? |
5 |
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A new church is pursuing LEED BD+C: New Construction. The facility will have soup kitchen to serve the community that includes a commercial dishwasher, ice machine, and combination oven. In addition to the fixtures and fittings, what else must be included in WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction? |
Just the ice machine since this is not a special project and the ice machine is the only energy star rated product. |
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A waste stream audit for retail must be taken over what time period? |
24 hours |
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What can be done to earn the 2nd point for CT credit? |
Use 20% water from alt source |
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What types of fixtures do not qualify for WaterSense ratings? (4) |
Tankless, waterless, composting, or public |
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A Steering Committee would be used for? |
LEED interpretations |
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A GBCI Certification Reviewer is used for? |
Reviews issues before certification is applied for. e.g historic building's entrance hallways too short for 10' long mats |
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Renewable energy final answer is by energy or by cost? |
By cost! Since different energy uses are in different msmts. |
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If part of a building fails IAQ testing, what should be done? |
Flushout that part of the building more and test again until it passes. (Not entire building!) |
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Can diverse uses be future planned? If so, when must they be ready by? |
Yes, within 1 year |
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What should be the result of a charette? (4) |
OPR, project goals, LEED targets, health mission statement. |
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For reusing a building for a project, do non-structural walls count? |
Yes |
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Site Assessment vs Environmental Site Assessment? |
Site Assessment: Investigate site elements that may affect performance and design Env Site Ass: Looking for contaminants |
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What info is needed for the indoor water use calculator? (4) |
Type of fixture Flow rate Manufacturer and Model % of occupants using this fixtur |
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What type of analysis will a project team use for a whole bldg LCA? |
Crade-to-Grave |
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What is the restriction for getting the Innovation credit? |
Your special thing/program cannot contribute or be related to any previously existing credit. E.g. you cant just achieve exemplory performance or anything. Must be BRAND NEW |
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What are the two requirements if offering discounted parking for green vehicles (instead of preferred parking)? |
1) Must be 20% discount or more 2) Must be written into bldg policy documents |
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Cotton fabric 5% certified by Rainforest Alliance Plastic seat 30% none Steel frame 65% 40% pre-consumer recycled content
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$31 |
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What credit are CSRs used for? |
Raw Material Source and Extraction Reporting |
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What are construction checklists and who fills them out? |
Contractor fills out these lists before final functional testing. Includes install, startup, testing, balancing, etc. |
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What has to be commissioned as part of LEED? (4) What is not commisioned? |
MEP and renewable, includes heating equipment (e.g. heated pool)) No bldg construction things like the envelope |
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What should systems manual include from the CxA for enhanced Cx? (10) What is the point of it? |
OPR, BOD, system diagrams, submittals, as-builts, SOO, reCx schedules, maintenance schedules, equipment manuals. Basically its a guidebook to the bldg with all useful info |
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What does Green Power offset? |
Scope 2 emissions only for electricity |
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What are the requirements for a CxA agent for enhanced cx? (3) |
Cannot be an employee of the GC or a contractor, cannot be a member for the design team, and needs experience on at least 2 projects. |
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What type of EPDs are created for product category rules? |
Product specific type III |
