Leed Study : B-Series Part 2

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In order to comply with EA Prerequisite 2 Minimum Energy Performance,the project must comply with what 2 standards ?

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1. The mandatory provisions (sections 5.4,6.4,7.4,8.4,9.4 & 10.4) of ASHRAE/IESNA standard 90.1-2004 (without amendments);
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2. The prescriptive requirements (sections 5.5,6.5,7.5 & 9.5) or performance requirements (section 11) of ASHRAE/IESNA standard 90.1-2004 (without amendments).

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What is the requirement for EA prerequisite 3 fundamental refrigerant management ?

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0 use of CFC-based refrigerants in new base building HVAC&R systems.When reusing existing base building HVAC equipment,complete a comprehensive CFC phase-out conversion prior to project completion. phase-out plans extending beyond the project completion date will be considered on their merits.

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With regard to EA 1 optimize energy performance,for requirement OPTION 1 WHOLE BUILDING ENERGY SIMULATION: What standard must be used to establish a baseline ?

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ASHRAE/IESNA standard 90.1-2004 (without amendments) by a whole building project simulation using the building performance rating method in Appendix G of the standard.

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With regard to EA 1 Optimize Energy performance.for requirement OPTION 1 WHOLE BUILDING ENERGY SIMULATION; what is the % required to earn points ?

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For new buildings 10.5% for the first point.

For existing building renovations: 3.5% for the first point.

Additional points earned for each additional 3.5% achieved,for a maximum of 10 points.

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With regard to EA 1 Optimize Energy performance, for requirement OPTION 2 PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATH:How many points will be awarded if achieved ?

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4 Points

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With regard to EA 1 optimize energy performance,for requirement OPTION 2 PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATH: What are the restrictions for achievening this option ?

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Buildings must be under 20,000 square feet.
Buildings must be office occupancy.
Project teams must fully comply with all applicable criteria as establised in the advanced energy design guide for the climate zone in which the building is located.

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With regard to EA 1 Optimize Energy performance, for requirement OPTION 2 PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATH; What reference must be complied with ?

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Prescriptive measures of the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for small office buildings 2004.

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With regard to EA 1 Optimize Energy performance,for requirement OPTION 3 PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATH: How many points will be awarded if achieved ?

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1 Point

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With regard to EA 1 Optimize energy performance,for requirement OPTION 3 PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATH: What reference must be complied with ?

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Comply with the basic criteria and prescriptive measures of the advanced buildings benchmark Version 1.1 with the exception of the following sections: 1.7 monitoring and trend-logging,1.11 indoor air quality, and 1.14 networked computer monitor control.

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With regard to EA 1 optimize energy performance,for requirement OPTION 3 PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATH: What are the restrictions for achieving this option ?

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Project teams must fully comply with all applicable criteria as established in Advanced buildings benchmark for the climate zone in which the building is located.

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What is the requirement for EA 2 On-site Renewable Energy?

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Use on site renewable energy systems to offset building energy cost.Calculate project performance by expressing the energy produced by the renewable systems as a % of the building annual energy cost.

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what %'s of renewable energy are used to establish points for EA 2 On-site Renewable Energy ?

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1 point for 2.5% of R.E.
2 points for 7.5% of R.E.
3 points for 12.5% of R.E.

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What standard is used to establish the baseline for EA 2 on-site renewable energy ?

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Use the building annual energy cost calculated in EA Credit 1
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Use the Dept. of Energy (DOE) Commerical buildings energy consumption survey (CBECS) database to determine the estimated electricity use.

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In addition to the requirements of EA Prerequisite 1 ,What additional commissioning process activities muust be implemented or contracted to implement ?

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1. Prior to the start of the construction documents phase, designate an independent commissioning authority (CxA) to lead,reviev and oversee the completion of all commissioning process activities.
2. The CxA shall conduct,at a minimum,one commissioning design review of the owner's project requirements (OPR), basis of design(BOD) and design documents prior to mid construction documents phase and back check the review comments in the subsequent design submission.
3. The CxA shall review contractor submittals applicable to systems being commissioned for compliance with OPR and BOD.This review shall be concurrent with A/E reviews and submitted to the design team and the owner.
4. Develop a system manual that provides future operating staff the information needed to understand and optimally operate the commissioned systems.
5. Vertify that the requirements for training operating personnel and building occupants are completed.
6. Assure the involvement by the CxA in reviewing building operation within 10 months after substantial completion with O&M staff and occupants.Include a plan for resolution of outstanding commissioning related issues.

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What is the OPTION 1 requirement for EA 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management ?

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DO NOT USE REFRIGERANTS.

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What is the OPTION 2 requirement for EA 4 Enhanced refrigerant Management ?

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Select refrigerants and HVAC&R that minimize or eliminate the emission of compounds that contribute to OZONE depletion and global warming.
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Do not install fire suppression systems that contain ozone-depleting substances (CFCs HCFCs or Halons).

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What equipment is not considered part of the "base building" and are not subject to the requirements of EA 4 Enhanced Refigerant Management ?

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Small HVAC units (defined as containing less than 0.5 1bs of refrigerant) and other equipment such as standard refrigerators,small water coolers,and any other cooling equipment that contains less than 0.5 1bs of refrigerant.

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For a period of no less than 1 year of post-construction occupancy,What must occur to achieve the requirements for EA 5 Measurement & Verification ?

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Develope and implement a measurement & Vertification (M&V) plan consistent with option D: Calibrated simulation (savings Estimation method 2), or option B: Energy conversation measure isolation,as speced in the International performance measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP) Vol. 3 concepts and options for determining energy savings in New Construction April, 2003.

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What is the requirement for EA 6 Green Power ?

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Provide at least 35% of the building's electricty from renewable sources by engaging in at least a 2 year renewable energy contract.Renewable sources are as defined by the center for resource solutions (CRS) Green e products certification requirements.

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With regard to EA 6 Green Power,What defines a renewable energy source ?

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The Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) Green-e products certification requirements.

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What is used to establish a baseline for EA 6 Green Power ?

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Use the annual electricity consumption from the results of EA Credit 1.
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Use the Dept of energy (DOE)
Commerical buildings Energy Consumption survey (CBECS) database to determine the estimated electricity use.

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What is the requirement for this MR Prerequisite 1 Storage & Collection of recyclables ?

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Provide an easily accessible area that serves the entire building and is dedicated to the collection and storage of non-hazardous materials for recycling,including (at a mimimum) paper,corrugated cardboard, glass plastics and metals.

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What materials are exempt from the calculation of MR 1.1 & MR 1.2, Building Reuse ?

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Hazardous materials that are remediated as a part of the project scope.

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What is the limit of addition square footage before MR 1.1 MR 1.2 & MR 1.3,Building Reuse is not applicable ?

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If the square footage of the addition is more than 2 times the square footage of the existing building.

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What is the requirement for MR 1.1 building reuse,maintain 75% of existing walls,floors & roof ?

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Maintain at least 75% of the existing building structure and envelope.

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What is the requirement for MR 1.2 bulding reuse,maintain 95% of existing walls, floors & roof ?

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In addition to achieveing MR 1.1, Maintain an additional 20% (95% total) of existing building structure and envelope.

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What is the requirement for MR 1.3 Building Reuse,Maintain 50% of interior non-structural elements ?

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Use existing interior non-structural elements (interior walls,doors,floor coverings and ceiling systems) in at least 50% (by area) of the completed building (including additions).

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What is the requirement for MR 2.1 Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from disposal ?

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Recycle and/or salvage at least 50% of non-hazardous construction and demolition debris. Develope and implement a construction waste management plan that, at a minimum,identifies the materials to be diverted from disposal and wheather the materials will be sorted on-site or comingled. Calculations can be done by weight or volume,but must be consistent throughout.

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What is the requirement for MR 2.2 Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from disposal ?

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Recycle and/or salvage and additional 25% beyond MR 2.1 (75% total) of non-hazardous construction and demolition debris.
Excavated soil and land-clearing debris do not contribute to this credit. Calculations can be done by weight or volume,but must be consistent throughout.

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Furniture may be included in calculations for Credits MR 3 -MR 7 under what condition ?

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Only if it is included consistently in all MR Credits 3-7.

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What equipment is not to be included in the calculations for credits MR3 - MR 7 ?

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Mechanical,electrical and plumbing components and speciality items such as elevators and equipment shall not be included in the calculations.

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What is the requirement for MR 3.1 Materials Reuse 5% ?

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Use salvaged,refurbished or reused materials such that the sum of these materials constitutes at least 5% based on cost,of the total value of materials on the project.

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What is the requirement for MR 3.2 Materials Reuse 10% ?

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Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials for an additional 5% beyond MR Credit 3.1 (10% total,based on cost).

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With regard to MR 4.1 & MR 4.2 Recycled Content, how is the value of the recycled content of materials determined ?

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The recycled content value of a material assembly shall be determined by weight. The recycled fraction of the assembly is then multiplied by the cost of the assembly to determine the recycled content value.

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With regard to MR 4.1 & MR 4.2 Recycled Content What is the standard for determining if a material is recycled ?

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Recycled content shall be defined in accordance with the international organization of standards document, ISO 14021 - Environmental labels and declarations- Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labeling).

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What is the requirement for MR 4.1 Recycled Content, 10% (post-consumer +1/2 pre-consumer)?

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Use materials with recycled content such that the sum of post-consumer recycled content plus one half of the pre-consumer content constitutes at least 10% (based on cost) of the total value of the materials in the project.

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What is the requirement for MR 4.2 Recycled Content,20%
(post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer) ?

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Use materials with recycled content such that the sum of post-consumer recycled content plus 1 1/2 of the pre-consumer content constitutes an additional 10% beyond MR credit 4.1 (total of 20% based on cost) of the total value of the materials in the project.

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How is Regional Content calculated for credits MR 5.1 & 5.2, Regional Materials,if the product or material is not 100% local ?

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% by weight: If only a fraction of a product or material is extracted/harvested/recovered and manufactured locally,then only that % by weight shall contribute to the regional value.

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What is the requirement for MR 5.1 Regional Materials, 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally?

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Use building materials or products that have been extracted,harvested or recovered,as well as manufactured,within 500 miles of the project site for a minimum of 10% (based on cost) of the total materials value.

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What is the requirement for MR 5.2 Regional Materials,20% Extracted,Processed & Manufactured Regionally ?

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Use building materials or products that have been extracted,harvested or recovered as well as manufactured,within 500 miles of the project site for an additional 10% beyond MR Credit 5.1 (total of 20%,based on cost) of the total materials value.

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What is the requirement for MR 6 Rapidly renewable materials ?

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Use rapidly renewable building materials and products (made from plants that are typically harvested within a 10-year cycle or shorter) for 2.5% of the total value of all building materials and products used in the project,based on cost.

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What is the requirement for MR 7 Certified Wood ?

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Use a minimum of 50% of wood-based materials and products,which are certified in accordance with the Forest Stewartship Council's (FSC) principles and criteria,for wood building components.These components include,but are not limited to, structural framing and general dimensional framing,flooring,sub-flooring,wood doors and finishes.

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What is the requirement for EQ prerequisite 1 Minimom IAQ performance ?

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Meet the minimum requirements of sections 4 through 7 of ASHRAE 62.1-2004, Ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality.Mechanical ventilation systems shall be designed using the Ventilation Rate procedure or the applicable local code, whichever is more stringent.
Naturally ventilated buildings shall comply with ASHRAE 62.1-2004,paragraph 5.1.

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What are the standards that are referenced for EQ prerequisite 1 Minimum IAQ Performance ?

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Section 4 -7 of ASHRAE 62.1-2004, Ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality.
Natural ventilated buildings shall comply with ASHRAE 62.1-2004 Paragraph 5.1

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What are the requirements for OPTION 1 for EQ prerequisite 2 Environmental tobacco smoke (EST)control ?

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1. Prohibit smoking in the building.
2. Locate any exterior designated smoking areas at least 25 feet away from entries, outdoor air intakes and operable windows.

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What are the requirements for OPTION 2 for EQ prerequisite 2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) control ?

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1. Prohibit smoking in the building except in designated smoking areas.
2. Locate any exterior designated smoking areas at least 25 feet away from entries,outdoor air intakes and operable windows.
3. Locate designated smoking rooms to effectively contain, capture and remove ETS from the building.
4. Performance of the smoking room differential air pressures shall be verified by conducting measurements.

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What are the requirements for OPTION 3 (for residential buildings only) for EQ prerequisite 2 environmental tobacco smoke (EST) control ?

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1. Prohibit smoking in all common areas of the building.
2. Locate any exterior designated smoking areas at least 25 feet away from entries,outdoor air intakes and operable windows opening to common areas.
3. Minimize uncontrolled pathways for ETS transfer between indivdual residential units by sealing penetrations in walls, ceilings and floors in the residential units,and by sealing vertical chases adjacent to the units.
4. All doors in the residential units leading to common hallways shall be weather-stripped to minimize air leakage into the hallway.
5. if the common hallways are pressurized with respect to the residential units then doors in the residential units leading to the common hallways need not be weather-stripped provided that the positive differential pressure is demonstrated as in option 2 above,considering the residential unit as the smoking room.

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What is the requirement for EQ 1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring ?

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Install permanent monitoring systems that provide feedback on ventilation system performance to ensure that ventilation systems maintain design minimum ventilation requirements.
Configure all monitoring equipment to generate an alarm when the conditions vary by 10% or more from setpoint,via either a building automation system alarm to the building operator or via a visual or audible alert to the building occupants.

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What are the Mechanically Ventilated spaces requirements for EQ 1 outdoor air delivery monitoring ?

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1. Monitor carbon dioxide concentrations within all densely occupied spaces.
2. For each mechanical ventilation system serving non-densely occupied spaces, provide a direct outdoor airflow measurement device capable of measuring the minimum outdoor airflow rate with an accuracy of plus or minus 15% of the design minimum outdoor air rate,as defined by ASHRAE 62.1-2004.

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What are the Naturally Ventilated spaces requirements for EQ 1 Outdoor Air delivery Monitoring ?

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Monitor CO2 concentrations within all naturally ventilated spaces.CO2 monitoring shall be located within the room between 3 feet and 6 feet above the floor.