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Establishes source-specific standards to reduce air quality impacts. Sets VOC limits for wood finishes, floor coatings, stains, and shellacs.

MR - Low Emitting Materials

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South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113.

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Establishes source-specific standards to reduce air quality impacts. Sets VOC limits for sealants and adhesives.

MR - Low Emitting Materials

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South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1168.

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Less efficient refrigerant. Has a high global warming potential (GWP).

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HFCs

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Defines methods for testing air cleaners for two things: a devices capacity for removing particles from the air, and the devices resistance to air flow.

MR - Indoor Air Quality

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ANSI / ASHRAE 52.2 - 1999

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Standard for energy efficiency except low rise residential buildings.

SS - Light Pollution

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ANSI / ASHRAE / IESNA Standard 90.1-2007

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Provides the baseline flow rate for fixtures.

WE - Water Use Reduction and Innovative Waste Water Technology

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Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992

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Policy that enacts the EPAct of 1992.

WE - Water Use Reduction and Innovative Waste Water Technology

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Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 2005

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Provides the baseline flow rate for commercial faucets.

WE - Water Use Reduction and Innovative Waste Water Technology

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IPC / UPC 2006

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Third party certification of water efficient fixtures.

WE - Water Use Reduction and Innovative Waste Water Technology

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Water Sense

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International agreement to reduce ozone depletion.

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Montreal Protocol

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Tests and certifies hard surface flooring for compliance with criteria adopted in California for indoor air emissions of VOCs.

MR - Low Emitting Materials

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FloorScore Program

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Sets VOC limits for anti-corrosive and anti-rust paints.

MR -Low Emitting Materials

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Green Seal Standard GC-03

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VOC test for cushion used under carpet.

MR - Low Emitting Materials

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Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Program

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Program that identifies carpet and adhesives with very low emission of VOCs to improve indoor air quality. It is an enhancement of another program.

MR - Low emitting Materials

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Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Plus Program

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Defines "Brownfield"

SS - Brownfield Redevelopment

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U.S. EPA

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Refrigerant scheduled for phase-out under Montreal Protocol. Has mid-range ozone depletion potential (ODP).

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HCFCs

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Provides concise description of best practice techniques for verifying energy performance.

EA - Measurement and Verification

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International Performance Measurement for Verification Protocol (IPMVP) Jan. 2006

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Specifies minimum ventilation rates and indoor air quality levels so as to reduce adverse health effects.

MR - Minimum Indoor Air Quality and Increased Ventilation

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ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007

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Sets VOC limits for commercial adhesives.

MR - Low Emitting Materials

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Green Seal Standard GS-36

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Sets standards for commercial flat and non-flat paints.

MR - Low Emitting Materials

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Green Seal Standard GS-11

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Seal of approval for environmentally and socially responsible forest management. Used to certify wood.

MR - Certified Wood

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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified Wood

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Recycled content is defined in accordance with the following standard.

MR - Recycled Content

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14021-1999

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The energy consumed during the stages of a materials life cycle.

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Embodied Energy



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The analysis of the environmental impacts of a service, material, or product through its entire existence.

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Life Cycle Assessment

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Commerical construction in the U.S. accounts for:

__% of potable water consumption

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14%

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Commerical construction in the U.S. accounts for:

__% of waste output

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30%

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Commerical construction in the U.S. accounts for:

__% of CO2 Emissions

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38%

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Commerical construction in the U.S. accounts for:

__% of raw material use

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40%

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Commerical construction in the U.S. accounts for:

__% of the solid waste stream

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40%

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Commerical construction in the U.S. accounts for:

__% of energy use

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24%-50%

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Commerical construction in the U.S. accounts for:

__% of electricity consumption

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72%

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Name all seven LEED credit categories.

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Sustainable Sites (SS)
Water Efficiency (WE)
Energy and Atmosphere (EA)
Materials and Resources (MR)
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Innovation and Design Process (ID)
Regional Priority (RP)

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Defines "Zero-Emission Vehicle"

SS - Alternative Transportation

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California Air Resources Board (CARB)

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Defines "Fuel Efficient Vehicle"

SS - Alternative Transportation

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American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

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Voluntary certification and verification program for renewable energy products.\

EA - Green Energy

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Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), Green-e Product Verification Requirements

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Defines "Prime Agricultural Land"

SS - Site Selection

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USDA

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Agency that addresses flood elevation.

SS - Site Selection

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FEMA

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Defines "Wetlands"

SS - Site Selection

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Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) of Wetlands

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Provides guidelines for preparation of erosion and sedimentation control plan to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Scheme (NPDES).

SS - Construction Pollution Prevention

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EPA 2003

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Refrigerant banned under Montreal Protocol. Has a a high ozone depletion potential.

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CFCs

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Identifies factors of thermal comfort and the process for developing comfort criteria fora building space and its occupants.

MR - Thermal Comfort

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ANSI / ASHRAE 55-2004

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Develops guidelines for maintaining healthful air quality during demolitions, renovations, and construction.

MR - Indoor Air Quality Management

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Sheet Metal and Air Conditions Contractors National Association (SMACNA).

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How many bonus points are available from ID and RP categories?

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10

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The ratio of the radiation emitted by a surface to the radiation emitted by a black body at the same temperature.

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Emissivity

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What product requires a "chain of custody" document?

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FSC Certified Wood

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Fire suppressant that causes ozone depletion. Phased out under Montreal Protocol.

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Halons

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High SRI materials help acquire credits in which two categories?

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EA and SS

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Which rating system requires accountability forms?

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LEED for Homes

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Heat Island Effect can typically raise temperatures by how many degrees?

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10

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Which catergory would be assisted by bioswales?

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SS

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What is the size requirements for the recycling collection area of a site?

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There are no size requirements.

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Which rating system requires durability manning and management?

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LEED for Homes

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Range of points required to achieve "LEED Certified"

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40-49 points

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Range of points required to achieve "LEED Silver"

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50-59 points

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Range of points required to achieve "LEED Gold"

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60-79 points

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Range of points required to achieve "LEED Platinum"

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80+ points

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USGSA Green Building Benefits are...

__% lower maintenance costs

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13% lower maintenance costs

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USGSA Green Building Benefits are...

__% less energy usage

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26% less energy usage

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USGSA Green Building Benefits are...

__% higher level of occupant satisfaction

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27% higher level of occupant satisfaction

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USGSA Green Building Benefits are...

__% lower CO2 emissions

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33% lower CO2 emissions