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What does SS stand for?
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Sustainable Sites
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What is the SS prerequisite?
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Erosion and sedimentation control.
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What is the intent of the SS prerequisite?
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Reduce negative impacts on water and air quality.
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What documents define best management practices?
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EPA Storm Water Management for Construction Activities, EPA Document No. EPA-832/R-92-005,(September 1992) Storm Water Management for Construction Activities, Chapter 3, OR local Erosion and Sedimentation Control codes if they meet/ exceed EPA protocols
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An erosion and sedimentation control plan must meet what objectives?
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Prevent loss of soil during construction. Prevent sedimentation of storm sewer or receiving streams. Prevent polluting the air with dust and particulate matter.
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What are strategies that might be incorporated into a site erosion and sedimentation control plan?
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Seeding; mulching; earth dikes; silt fencing; sediment traps; sediment basins.
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What is SS Credit 1 called?
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Site Selection
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What is the intent of the Site Selection Credit?
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Avoid development of inappropriate sites and reduce the environmental impact.
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What are some strategies to consider to minimize site disruption?
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Stacking the building program, tuck-under parking, share facilities with neighbors.
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How many points are available for Site Selection?
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One
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What are some characteristics of sites inappropriate for sustainable development?
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Elevation lower than five feet above the 100-year flood; habitat for threatened or endangered species; within 100 feet of a wetland; previously public parkland.
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What is SS Credit 2 called?
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Development Density
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What is the intent of the Development Density Credit?
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Channel development to urban areas with existing infrastructures.
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How many points are available for Development Density
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One
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What minimum site density determines that a site will qualify as Development Density?
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60,000 SF per acre (roughly equivalent to 2-story downtown development)
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What is SS Credit 3 called?
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Redevelopment of Contaminated Sites
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What is the intent of the Redevelopment of Contaminated Sites Credit?
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Rehabilitate damaged sites where environmental development is complicated by environmental contamination, reducing pressure on undeveloped land.
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How many points are available for Redevelopment of Contaminated Sites?
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One
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What is required for Redevelopment of Contaminated Sites Credit?
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Develop on a contaminated site and provide remediation as required by Provincial Contaminated Sites Program
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What agencies can classify a site as a Redevelopment of Contaminated Sites?
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A local, provincial or federal regulatory agency.
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What determines Brownfield redevelopment procedures?
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The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment
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What submittals are needed to attain credit for Brownfield Redevelopment?
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Letter from local regulatory agency or CCME confirming Brownfield site classification; LEED Letter Template signed by civil engineer or the responsible party declaring the existing damage on site and the remediation has been performed.
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What is SS Credit 4 called?
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Alternative Transportation
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What is the intent of the Alternative Transportation Credit?
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Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.
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How many points are available for Alternative Transportation?
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Four
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What is required for Alternative Transportation Credit 4.1?
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Locate building within 1/2 mile from commuter rail, light rail, or subway station OR 1/4 mile from two or more bus lines.
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What is required for Alternative Transportation Credit 4.2?
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Provide secure bicycle storage and changing/shower facilities (within 200 yards of the Building) for cyclists, for 5% or more of regular building occupants in commercial and 15% in residential buildings.
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What is required for Alternative Transportation Credit 4.3?
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Provide alternative fuel vehicles for 3% of building occupants AND preferred parking for these vehicles, OR install alternative-fuel refueling stations for 3% of the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
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What determines the maximum number of parking spaces allowed under Alternative Transportation Credit 4.4?
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No more than the MINIMUM local zoning requirements, AND provide preferred parking for carpools or vanpools capable of serving 10% of the building occupants.
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In rehabilitation projects, what parking requirements need to be followed to receive Alternative Transportation Credit 4.4?
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Add no new parking for rehabilitation projects AND provide preferred parking for carpools or vanpools capable of serving 10% of the building occupants.
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What is SS Credit 5 called?
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Reduced Site Disturbance
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What is the intent of the Reduced Site Disturbance Credit?
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Conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity.
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How many points are available for Reduced Site Disturbance?
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Two
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What is required on Greenfield sites for Reduced Site Disturbance Credit 5.1?
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Limit site disturbance to 40 feet beyond the building perimeter; 5 feet beyond primary roadway curbs; 25 feet beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces.
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What is required on previously developed sites for Reduced Site Disturbance Credit 5.1?
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Restore a minimum of 50% of the site area by replacing impervious surfaces with native or adapted vegetation.
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What is required for Reduced Site Disturbance Credit 5.2?
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Reduce the development footprint to exceed the local zoning’s open space requirement for the site by 25%. For areas that have no local zoning requirements designate open space area adjacent to the building that is equal to the development footprint.
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What is SS Credit 6 called?
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Storm water Management
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What is the intent of the Storm water Management Credit?
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Limit disruption and pollution of natural water flows by managing storm water runoff.
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How many points are available for Storm water Management?
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Two
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What is required for Storm water Management Credit 6.1- if existing imperviousness is less than or equal to 50%?
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Implement a storm water management plan that prevents the post-development 1.5 year, 24 hour peak discharge rate from exceeding the predevelopment 1.5 year 24 hour peak rate.
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What is required for Storm water Management Credit 6.1- if existing imperviousness is greater than 50%?
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Implement a storm water management plan that results in a 25% decrease in the rate and quantity of storm water runoff.
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In Storm water Management credit 6.1, what are potential strategies for managing storm water flows
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Design the project site to maintain natural storm water flows by promoting infiltration. Specify garden roofs and pervious paving to minimize impervious surfaces. Reuse storm water volumes generated for non-potable uses such as landscape irrigation.
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What is required for Storm water Management Credit 6.2?
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Remove 80% of the average annual post development total suspended solids (TSS) and 40% of the average annual post-development of total phosphorous (TP)
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What document describes the practices to be used to reduce storm water TSS and TP?
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EPA's Guidance Specifying Management Measures for Sources of Non-Point Pollution in Coastal Waters, January 1993 (Document #EPA 840-B-92-002)
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What is SS Credit 7 called?
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Heat Island Effect
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What is the intent of the Heat Island Effect Credit?
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Reduce heat islands to minimize impact on microclimate and human and wildlife habitat
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How many points are available for Heat Island Effect?
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Two
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How much time is allowed for the growth of shade provided plantings, to meet the minimum standard to reduce non-roof heat islands in the Heat Island Effect: Non-Roof Credit 7.1?
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5 years
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What are the five alternatives to reduce non-roof heat island effects in Heat Island Effect: Non-Roof Credit 7.1?
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Shade 30% of non-roof, impervious surfaces; open-grid pave 30% of non-roof, impervious surfaces use light-colored, high-albedo materials for 30% of the site's non-roof impervious surfaces; 50% of parking underground; open-grid pavement system for 50% of parking.
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What reflectance and emissivity standards and characteristics are required for roofing under Heat Island Effect: Roof Credit 7.2?
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Use Energy Star® compliant and high emissivity roofing at least0.9 when tested in accordance with ASTM 408).
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What percentage of a roof's surface area must meet the defined performance criteria for Heat Island Effect: Roof Credit 7.2?
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Minimum of 75% of the roof surface OR install a green roof for at least 50% of the roof area. Combinations of high albedo and vegetated roof can be used providing they collectively cover 75%of the roof area.
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What is SS Credit 8 called?
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Light Pollution Reduction
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What is the intent of the Light Pollution Reduction Credit?
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Eliminate light trespass from the site, improve night sky access, and reduce development impact on nocturnal environments.
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How many points are available for Light Pollution Reduction?
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One
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What is required for Light Pollution Reduction Credit 8.0?
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Meet or provide lower light levels than those recommended by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Recommended Practice Manual: Lighting for Exterior Environments(RP-33-99).
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What does WE stand for?
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Water Efficiency
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What is WE Credit 1 called?
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Water Efficient Landscaping
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What is the intent of Water Efficient Landscape Credit?
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Limit or eliminate use of potable water for landscape irrigation.
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How many points are available for Water Efficient Landscaping?
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Two
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What is required for Water Efficient Landscape Credit 1.1?
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To reduce site water consumption for irrigation by 50%
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What percent of potable water needs to be reduced to get Water Efficient Landscape Credit 1.1?
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50% reduction over conventional means.
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What is required for Water Efficient Landscape Credit 1.2?
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Use only captured rain or recycled site water OR do not install permanent landscape irrigation systems.
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What percent of potable water needs to be reduced to get Water Efficient Landscape Credit 1.2?
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Potable Free System: 50% additional reduction (100% total reduction).
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What are 2 strategies for Water Efficient Landscape Credits?
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Design landscape with indigenous plants; Use high efficiency irrigation systems
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What is WE Credit 2 called?
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Innovative Wastewater Technologies
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What is intent of Innovative Wastewater Technologies Credit?
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Reduce generation of wastewater and potable water demand while increasing local aquifer recharge.
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How many points are available for Innovative Wastewater Technologies?
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One
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What is required for Innovative Wastewater Technologies Credit 2.0?
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Reduce use of municipally provided potable water for building sewage by at least 50% OR treat 100% of wastewater on site to tertiary levels.
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What are 2 examples of Innovative Wastewater Technologies?
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Change 50% of urinals & toilets to composting toilets and waterless urinals; Reuse storm water or greywater for sewage conveyance.
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What is WE Credit 3 called?
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Water Use Reduction
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What is intent of the Water Use Reduction Credit?
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Maximize water efficiency to reduce the burden on municipal water supply.
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How many points are available for Water Use Reduction?
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Two
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What is required for Water Use Reduction Credit 3.1?
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Employ strategies that use 20% less water than baseline calculated for building.
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What is required for Water Use Reduction Credit 3.2?
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Employ strategies that use 30% less water than baseline calculated for building.
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What total efficiency percent increase is needed to earn Credit 3.2?
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30%
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What must be calculated before employing any strategy?
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Estimate water needs (identify number of building occupants).
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What are some technologies that reduce water demand?
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High efficiency fixtures, dry fixtures, and occupant sensors.
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What strategy can be used to reduce water demand?
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Reuse of storm water and greywater for non-potable applications.
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What are non-potable applications where water demand can be reduced?
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Toilet flushing, mechanical systems, and custodial uses.
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What does EA stand for?
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Energy and Atmosphere
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How many prerequisites and credits are there in the energy and atmosphere section?
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3 prerequisites, 6 credits
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What is the name of the first prerequisites?
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Fundamental Building System Commissioning
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What is the intent of the 1st prerequisite?
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Verify that fundamental building elements and systems operate as intended.
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What are the fundamental best practice commissioning procedures?
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Engage commissioning authority; review design intent and documentation; include commissioning requirements in construction documents; use commissioning plan; verify installation, performance, training and documentation; complete commissioning report.
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What is a strategy to achieve EA Prerequisite 1?
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Engage a commisioning authority and adopt a commissioning plan.
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What is the name of the 2nd prerequisite?
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Minimum Energy Performance
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What is the intent of the 2nd prerequisite?
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Establish the minimum level of energy efficiency.
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Which standard must be met to meet this prerequisite?
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ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-1999 OR the MNECB 1997 by National Resources Canada CBIP
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What is a strategy to achieve EA Prerequisite 2?
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Design the building envelope and systems to maximize performance.
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What is the name of the 3rd prerequisite?
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CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment
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What is the intent of the 3rd prerequisite?
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Reduce ozone depletion.
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Does EA Prerequisite 3 allow any use of CFC-based refrigerants in new HVAC&R systems?
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No
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Does EA Prerequisite 3 allow any use of CFC-based refrigerants in existing base building HVAC&R systems?
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Yes, but you must complete a comprehensive CFC phase-out conversion plan.
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What is EA Credit 1 called?
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Optimize Energy Performance
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How many points are available for Optimize Energy Performance?
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Ten
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What is the intent of Optimize Energy Performance Credit?
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Achieve increasing levels of energy performance.
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What standard is used as a baseline for Optimize Energy Performance Credit?
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ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-1999 OR the MNECB 1997 by National Resources Canada CBIP
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What metric is used when evaluating Optimize Energy Performance Credit?
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Cost
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What method is used to determine cost savings in Optimize Energy Performance Credit?
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Energy Cost Budget Method (whole building simulation).
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What are the regulated energy components for Optimize Energy Performance Credit?
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HVAC systems, building envelope, service hot water systems, and interior lighting.
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How much must you reduce energy design cost for a new and existing buildings to get two points for the Optimize Energy Performance Credit 1.1?
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For AHSHRAE: 20% for new, 10% for existing. For MNEBC: 29% for new, 20% for existing.
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How much must you reduce energy design cost for a new and existing buildings to get all ten points for the Optimize Energy Performance Credit 1.1?
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For AHSHRAE: 60% for new, 50% for existing. For MNEBC: 64% for new, 55% for existing.
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What is the EA Credit 2 called?
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Renewable Energy
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What is the intent of Renewable Energy Credit?
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Encourage and recognize increasing levels of on-site renewable energy,help to reduce environmental impacts associated with fossil fuel energy use.
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How many points are available for Renewable Energy?
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Three
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What is the requirement for Renewable Energy Credit 2.1?
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5% of total energy load cost in renewables.
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What is the requirement for Renewable Energy Credit 2.2?
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10% of total energy load cost in renewables.
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What is the requirement for Renewable Energy Credit 2.3?
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20% of total energy load cost in renewables.
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What are some renewable technologies to achieve EA Credit 2?
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Solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, hydro and bio-gas.
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What is EA Credit 3 called?
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Best Practices Commissioning
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What is the intent of Additional Commissioning Credit?
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Ensure entire building designed, constructed, and calibrated to operate as intended.
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What is the difference between Prerequisite 1 and Credit 3?
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Prerequisite 1 is for "fundamental building", Credit 3 is for "entire building."
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How many points are available for Additional Commissioning?
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One
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What is the 1st requirement of Additional Commissioning Credit?
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1) A commissioning authority, independent of the design team, shall review design prior to the construction document phase.
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What is the 2nd requirement of Additional Commissioning Credit?
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2) An independent commissioning authority shall review construction documents when close to completion.
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What is the 3rd requirement of Additional Commissioning Credit?
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3) An independent commissioning authority shall review the contractor submittals relative tosystems being commissioned.
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What is the 4th requirement of Additional Commissioning Credit?
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4) provide the owner with a single manual that contains the information required for recommissioning building systems.
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What is the 5th requirement of Additional Commissioning Credit?
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Have a contract in place to review building operation with O&M staff, including • a plan for resolution of outstanding commissioning-related issues within one year after construction completion date. • A plan for reporting and investigation of IAQ concerns
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What is EA Credit 4 called?
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Ozone Protection
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What are 2 intents of the Ozone Protection Credit?
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Reduce ozone depletion and support compliance with the Montreal Protocol.
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How many points are available for Ozone Protection?
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One
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What is required for the Ozone Protection Credit?
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Install base building level HVAC, refrigeration equipment that do not contain HCFC’s or Halons.
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What are some strategies to achieve the Ozone Protection Credit?
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Building reuse: replace building systems that contain HCFCs or Halons; new buildings: specify refrigeration and fire suppression systems that use no HCFCs or Halons.
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What is EA Credit 5 called?
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Measurement & Verification
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What is the intent of Measurement & Verification Credit?
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Accountability and optimization of building energy and water consumption.
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How many points are available for Measurement & Verification?
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One
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What is the framework used for Measurement & Verification?
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Option B,C or D of the2001 International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP) Volume I: Concepts and Options for Determining Energy and Water Savings.
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What energy & water systems are included in the Measurement & Verification Credit?
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Lighting systems & controls, constant and variable motor loads, variable frequency drive operation, chiller efficiency at variable loads, cooling load, air and water economizer, air distribution static pressures,boiler, indoor water risers, outdoor irrigation.
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What are some strategies to achieve the Measurement & Verification Credit?
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Model energy & water to predict savings. Design with equipment that measure energy & water
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What is EA Credit 6 called?
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Green Power
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What is the intent of the Green Power Credit?
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Encourage the development and use of grid-source energy technologies on a net zero pollution basis
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How many points are available for the Green Power?
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One
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What is the requirement for the Green Power Credit?
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Engage in two-year contract to purchase power generated from renewable sources for at least 50% of power.
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What framework does the Green Power credit use?
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Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) EcoLogo products certification requirements.
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What can Green Power be derived from?
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Solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, or low impact hydro sources.
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3 flying building systems commissioners were minding energy performance, while cfc's escaped from the HVAC system.
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3 prerequisites, Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning, Minimum Energy Performance, CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment .
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6 oem pa loompas, re, act, oddly when they measure and verify green power
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6 credits, Optimize Energy Performance, Renewable Energy, Additional commissioning, ozone depletion, measurement and verification, green power.
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Tent the 3 wives and the 4 little ones
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10,3,1,1,1,1
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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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Storage and collection of 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, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals.
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What is MR Credit 1 called?
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Building Reuse
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What are 5 intents of Building Reuse Credit?
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Extend existing stock, conserve resources, retain cultural resources, reduce waste, reduce environmental impacts.
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How many points are available for Building Reuse?
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Three
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What is the minimum 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) and non-structural roofing materials (for energy efficiency
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What is required for Building Reuse Credit 1.2?
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95% of structure and shell reused.
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What is required for Building Reuse Credit 1.3?
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95% of structure and shell reused AND 50% of non-shell areas.
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How is nonshell defined for Building Reuse?
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Walls, doors, 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, HVAC Systems, insulation
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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 debris from landfill and redirect salvage and 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, quantifying material diversion goals.
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How do you calculate the percentage of Construction Waste Management Credits?
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Calculations can be done by weight or volume, but must be consistent throughout.
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Do you need a plan for Construction Waste Management credits?
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Yes, required.
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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%.
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What is required for Construction Waste Management Credit 2.2?
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Recycle or salvage 75%.
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What is a strategy for Waste Management credits?
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Designate a specific area on site for recycling and track efforts throughout the construction process.
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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 reduces demand of virgin materials and reduces waste.
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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 or reused materials.
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What is required for Resource Reuse Credit 3.2?
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Specify 10% salvage or refurbished or reused materials.
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Name some materials recommended for Resource Reuse?
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Beams, posts, paneling, doors and frames, cabinets, built-in furniture, brick and decorative items.
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What measure is used to calculate Resource Reuse credit?
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Percentage of total 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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Use materials with recycled content such that the sum of post-consumer recycled content plus one-half of the post-industrial content constitutes at least 7.5% of the total value of the materials in the project.
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What is required for Recycled Content Credit 4.2?
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Use materials with recycled content such that the sum of post-consumer recycled content plus one-half of the post-industrial content constitutes at least 15% of the total value of the materials in the project.
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What is post-consumer Recycled Content?
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Materials that are not byproducts of an industrial process, but rather, that have been collected after being used by consumers.
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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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Establish a project goal, identify material suppliers that can achieve this goal.
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What is MR Credit 5 called?
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Regional Materials
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How many points are available for Regional Materials?
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Two
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What are 3 intents of Regional Materials credit?
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Up demand for local products, reduce environmental impacts of transport and support local economies.
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What credit focuses on local economies?
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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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Use a minimum of 10% of building materials and products that are 80% extracted, processed and manufactured regionally within a radius of 500 miles (or 1500 miles if they are shipped by rail or water).
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What is required for Local/Regional Materials Credit 5.2?
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Use a minimum of 20% of building materials and products that are 80% extracted, processed and manufactured regionally within a radius of 500 miles (or 1500 miles if they are shipped by rail or water)
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How is manufactured defined for Local/Regional Materials?
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Manufacturing refers to the final assembly of components into the building product that is furnished and installed by the tradesmen.
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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 applications 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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LEED specifically states that to achieve MR Credit 7, the FSC chain-of-custody certificate number must be provided.
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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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Environmental
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Name 2 prerequisites in the IEQ Section
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1. Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance 2. Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
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What is the intent of Indoor Environmental Quality prerequisite 1?
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To prevent the development of indoor air quality problems and contribute to the well-being and comfort of its occupants.
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What standard sets the minimum for minimum IAQ performance?
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ASHRAE 62-2001
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What are the design strategies to address minimum IAQ performance?
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Identify potential IAQ problems on the site and locate air intakes away from contaminate sources.
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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 that effectively removes ETS from the building
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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 IAQ 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 62-2001, Appendix A
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What is the strategy for CO2 monitoring?
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CO2 monitoring sensors in HVAC, integrated with the building automation system (BAS)
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What is IEQ Credit 2 called?
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Ventilation Effectiveness
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What is the intent of 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 does the E stand for in (Eac) ventilation systems?
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Air change Effectiveness
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In Ventilation Effectiveness, what value 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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Provides effective ventilation for 90% of each zone for at least 95% of hours of occupancy.
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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 resulting from the construction/renovation process.
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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, 1995, Chapter 3.
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What are the requirements under Construction IAQ Management Plan?
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1. Compliance with SMACNA 2. Protection of absorptive material from moisture damage and 3. Replace filtration before occupancy
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How long is the flush-out period in Credit EQ3.2
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2 weeks (minimum).
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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's Standard GS-11
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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; replace all filtration media immediately prior to occupancy.
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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 spaces 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 occupants in 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 55-2004
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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 achieve Thermal 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 regularly occupied areas
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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 techniques verify Daylight & Views Credit?
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Physical or computer modeling to assess footcandle and daylight factors.
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What does ID stand for?
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Innovation & Design Process
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What is the intent of ID Credit 1?
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To provide points for exceptional design and performance above the requirements set by LEED.
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What is ID Credit 1 called?
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Innovation in Design
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How many possible points are available in ID Credit 1?
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Four
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What are the requirements for each Innovation and Design point?
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In writing, identify the intent of the proposed innovation, the proposed requirement for compliance, the proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance, and the design approach that might be used to meet the requirements.
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What is the name of the ID Credit 2.1?
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LEED Accredited Professional
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What is the intent of ID Credit 2.1?
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To support the design integration required by a LEED Green Building project and to streamline the application and certification process.
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What is the requirement of the Credit 2.1
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At least one principal participant of the project team has successfully completed the LEED Accredited Professional Certificate.
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