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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 mangement practices?
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EPA Storm Water Management for Construction Activities, EPA Document No. EPA-832-12-R-005, Chapter 3, OR local Erosion and Sedimentation Control codes
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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 and/or air pollution from 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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Sealing; 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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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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Prime farmland; 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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Urban Redevelopment
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What is the intent of the Urban Redevelopment Credit?
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Channel development to urban areas with existing infrastructures
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How many points are available for Urban Redevelpment?
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One
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What minimum site density determines that a site will qualify as urban redevelopment?
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60,000 SF per acre (roughly equivalent to 2story downtown development)
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What is SS Credit 3 called?
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Brownfield Redevelopment
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What is the intent of the Brownfield Redevelopment Credit?
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Rehabilitate sites with environmental contamination; reduce pressure on undeveloped land
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How many points are available for Brownfield Redevelopment?
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One
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What is required for Brownfield Redevelopment Credit?
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Develop a site classified as a Brownfield and provide remediation
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What determines Brownfield redevelopment procedures?
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EPA's Sustainable Redevelopment of Brownfield's Program
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What submittals are needed to attain credit for Brownfield Redevelopment?
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Letter from local regulatory agency or EPA confirming Brownfield site classification; documentation that 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 bicycle storage and changing/shower facilities for cyclists, for 5% or more of building occupants
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What shower capacity is required for Alternative Transportation Credit 4.2?
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Take number of bicycling occupants and divide by 8
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What is required for Alternative Transportation Credit 4.3?
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Install alternative-fuel refueling station(s) for 3% of the total vehicle parking capacity
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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, OR no added parking for rehabilitation projects
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In rehabilitation projects, what percentage of preferred parking must be allocated for carpools or vanpools to receive Alternative Transportation Credit 4.4?
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Sufficient spaces to serve 5% 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
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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 pervious paving areas
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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% remaining open area
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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 zonings open space requirement for the site by 25%
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What is SS Credit 6 called?
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Stormwater Management
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What is the intent of the Stormwater Management Credit?
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Limit disruption of natural water flows by minimizing stormwater runoff, increasing on-site infiltration and reducing contaminants
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How many points are available for Stormwater Management?
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Two
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What is required for Stormwater Management Credit 6.1?
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No net increase in the rate and quantity of stormwater run-off from existing to developed conditions OR if existing imperviousness is greater than 50%, decrease rate and quantity of stormwater run-off by 25%
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What is required for Stormwater 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 stormwater TSS and TP?
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EPA's Guidance Specifying Management Measures for Sources of Non-Point Pollution in Coastal Waters (EPA 840-B-92-002 1 93)
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What is SS Credit 7 called?
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Landscape and Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Islands
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What is the intent of the Landscape and Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Islands 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 Landscape and Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Islands?
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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 Landscape/Exterior Design Credit 7.1?
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5 years
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What are the four alternatives to reduce non-roof heat island effects in Landscape/Exterior Design Credit 7.1?
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Shade 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 standard tests are required for Energy Star roofing under Landscape/Exterior Design Credit 7.2?
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Reflectance: ASTM E903; emissivity: ASTM 408
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What characteristics must a qualifying roof possess for Landscape/Exterior Design Credit 7.2?
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Initial refelctance of at least 0.65; 3-year reflectance of at least 0.5; emissivity of at least 0.9
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What percentage of a roof's surface area must meet the defined performance criteria for Landscape/Exterior Design 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
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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 8.2?
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Do not exceed IESNA footcandle level requirements AND design lighting such that zero direct-beam illumination leaves the building site
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What does WE stand for?
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Water Efficiency
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What are the 2 goals for Water Efficiency Credits?
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Reduce quantity of water required for the building; reduce the burden on municipal water supply and treatment
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What is WE Credit 1 called?
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Water Efficient Landscaping
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What is 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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High efficiency irrigation technology OR captured rain or recycled site water
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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 effieciency 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 Techologies 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
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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 stormwater or graywater 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 fixture performance requirements need to be met in Water Use Reduction Credit 3.1?
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Energy Policy Act of 1992
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What is required for Water Use Reduction Credit 3.2?
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Exceed the potable water use reduction by an additional 10%
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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 stormwater and graywater 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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Introduce standards and strategies into the design process early; clearly stating target requirements in the construction documents
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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 90.1-1999 OR local energy code, whichever is the more stringent
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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 refridgerants in new HVAC&R systems?
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No
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Does EA Prerequisite 3 allow any use of CFC-based refridgerants in existing base building HVAC&R systems?
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Yes, but you must complete a comprehensive CFC phaseout 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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How many subsections are there in Optimize Energy Performance Credit, and how many points are available for each?
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5 subsections at 2 points each
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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 90.1-1999
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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 lighting
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How much must you reduce energy design cost for a new and existing buildings for Optimize Energy Performance Credit 1.1?
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20% for new, 10% for existing
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For the 2nd through 5th subsections of Optimize Energy Performance Credit, by what percentage must energy design cost be reduced at each progressive level?
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10% for both new and existing buildings. (i.e. For Credit 1.2: 30%/20%; for Credit 1.3: 40%/30%)
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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 use of renewable technologies
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How many points are available for Renewable Energy?
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Three
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How do you measure percentage of renewable energy?
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As a fraction of annual energy costs
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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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Additional 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) 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) 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) Selective review of contractor submittals of commissioned equipment
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What is the 4th requirement of Additional Commissioning Credit?
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4) Develop a recommissioning management manual
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What is the 5th requirement of Additional Commissioning Credit?
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5) Contract in place for 'near-warranty end' or 'post occupancy review'
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What is EA Credit 4 called?
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Ozone Depletion
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What are 2 intents of the Ozone Depletion Credit?
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Reduce ozone depletion and support compliance with Montreal Protocol
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How many points are available for Ozone Depletion?
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One
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What is required for the Ozone Depletion Credit?
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Install base building level HVAC, refrigeration equipment, and fire suppression systems that do not contain HCFCs or Halon
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What are some strategies to achieve the Ozone Depletion 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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US DOE's International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP)
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What energy & water systems are included in the Measurement & Verification Credit?
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Lighting systems & controls, motors, cooler load, boiler, indoor water, 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 enery & 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 puchase power generated from renewable sources
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What framework does the Green Power credit use?
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Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) Green-e products certification requirements
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What can Green Power be derived from?
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Solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, or low inmpact hydro sources
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3 prerequisites, Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning, Minimum Energy Performance, CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment
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6 credits, Optimize Energy Performance, Renewable Energy, Additional commissioning, ozone depletion, measurement and verification, green power
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