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LEED is an acronym for what "green building" program?
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Leadership In Energy and Environmental Design
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LEED certification is achieved through self- evaluation. (True of False)
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False, third-party review for certification is required.
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To achieve points in most categories what must first be satisfied
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A Prerequisites are applicable to most categories, but not all.
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Can a project be certified without satisfying all prerequisites?
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No. All prerequisites must be satisfied for a project to be certified.
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LEED for New Construction (NC) was developed as a rating system targeted at what types of projects?
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New commercial construction and major renovations.
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LEED for Commercial Interiors (CI) was developed as a rating system targeted at what types of projects?
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Tenant and designer implemented improvements.
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LEED for Existing Buildings (EB) was developed as a rating system targeted at what types of projects?
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The implementation of sustainable operations and maintenance practices for owners and operators of existing buildings.
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LEED for Core and Shell (CS) was developed as a rating system for what types of projects?
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New Core and Shell Construction.
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What is the document used in the LEED calculation process?
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Letter Templates
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What is the first step toward earning LEED certification?
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Registering your project on the USGBC website.
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When can the LEED certification application be submitted?
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Design phase credits can be submitted at the end of the design phase and all credits need to be submitted at the completion of the construction phase.
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What feature of NC v2.2 allows for split submittal of credits for review?
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Web-based LEED Online submittals.
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What is a CIR?
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Credit Interpretation Request
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When should you submit a CIR?
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If you are having trouble applying a LEED prereq or credit you should consult the Refeernce Guide for intent, review Innovation Credits, and review the LEED Credit Interpretations Ruling page on the USGBC website. If a similar request has not been logged or does not answer your question sufficiently then you can submit a new CIR via LEED-Online.
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When submitting a CIR what should you focus on?
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CIRs should be succint and based on information found in the Reference Guide, with emphasis on the intent of the prerequisite or credit. If possible the project team should offer potential solutions to the problem
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Does the LEED-AP on the design team sign the Letter Templates?
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Only when they are the responsible party for the credit.
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Provide the category that has these available points: 17 points, 5 points, 15 points
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17 points = Energy & Atmosphere 5 points = Water Efficiency and Innovation & Design 15 points = Indoor Environmental Quality
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Credit 8.1/8.2 Daylight & Views belongs to which category?
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Indoor Environmental Quality
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Sustainable Sites, Alternative Transportation, has how many points available?
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4.1 Public Transportation Access 4.2 Bicycles/Changing Rooms 4.3 Low Emitting/Fuel Efficient Vehicles 4.4 Parking Capacity 4 points total, 1 for each
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How many user-defined innovative design credits are available?
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4 points
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Put the following achievement levels in order from highest to lowest: Gold, Certified, Silver, Platinum
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Platinum Gold Silver Certified
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Name the six categories of points.
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Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation & Design Process
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What is the point structure for LEED-NC ratings?
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Certified- 26-32 points. Silver- 33-38 points. Gold- 39-51 points. Platinum- 52-69 points
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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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Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
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What is the intent of the SS prerequisite?
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Reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling soil erosion, waterway sedimentation, and airborne dust generation
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What documents define best management practices for the SS prerequisite?
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EPA Document No. EPA 832R92005, StormWater Management for Construction Activities, Chapter 3,OR local Erosion and Sedimentation Control codes (must be equal to or more stringent than EPA standards) and the EPA Construction General Permit (CGP)
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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 from the location of a building on a site.
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What are some strategies to consider to minimize site disruption?
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Give preference to sites that are not environmentally sensitive or restrictive land types. Set aside large contiguous areas for natural space on the project site to minimize disruption of environmentally sensitive areas. Stacking the building program, tuck-under parking, and share facilities with neighbors in order to limit the development footprint and site disturbance to the smallest area possible
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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 floodplain; habitat for threatened or endangered species; within 100 feet of a wetland; previously public parkland; previously undeveloped land within 50 feet of any water body which supports or could support fish, recreation or industrial use consistent with the terminology of the Clean Water Act
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What is SS Credit 2 called?
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Development Density and Community Connectivity
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What is the intent of the Development Density and Community Connectivity Credit?
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Channel development to urban areas with existing infrastructures, protect greenfields and preserve habitat and natural resources.
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How many points are available for the Development Density and Community Connectivity Credit?
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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 are the requirements for Community Connectivity
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Construct or renovate building on a previously developed site AND within 1/2 mile of a residential zone with an average density of 10 units per acre net AND within 1/2 mile of at least 10 Basic Services And with pedestrian access between building and services.
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What are some examples of basic services?
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Banks, Places of Worship, Convenience Grocery, Day Care, Cleaners, Fire Station, Beauty, Hardware, Laundry, Library, Medical/Dental, Senior Care Facility, Park, Pharmacy, Post Office, Restaurant, School, Supermarket, Theater, Community Center, Fitness Center, Museum.
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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 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 Brownfield Redevelopment?
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One
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What is required for Brownfield Redevelopment Credit?
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Develop on a site documented as contaminated (by means of an ASTM E1903- 97 phase II Environmental Site Assessment or a local Voluntary Cleanup Program) OR on a site classified as a Brownfield and effectively provide remediation.
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What agencies can classify a site as a Brownfield?
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A local, state or federal government agency.
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What determines Brownfield redevelopment procedures?
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EPA Sustainable Redevelopment of Brownfields Program
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What submittals are needed to attain credit for Brownfield Redevelopment?
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Confirmation that the project site was determined contaminated by means of an ASTM E1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment or that the site was defined as a brownfield by a local, state or federal government agency AND a detailed narrative describing the site contamination and remediation efforts undertaken by the project.
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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: Public Transportation Access Credit 4.1?
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Locate project within 1/2 mile from commuter rail, light rail, or subway station OR 1/4 mile from two or more public or campus bus lines usable by building occupants.
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What is required for Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms Credit 4.2?
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For commercial/institutional buildings provide secure bicycle racks and storage (within 200 yards of the Building) for 5% or more of regular building users (measured at peak periods), AND provide changing/shower facilities within 200 yards of a building entrance for 0.5% of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) occupants, OR for residential buildings, provide covered storage facilities for securing bicycles for 15% or more of building occupants in lieu of changing/shower facilities.
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What is required for Alternative Transportation: Low Emission and Fuel Efficient Vehicles Credit 4.3
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A Provide low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles for 3% of FTE occupants AND preferred parking for these vehicles, OR install alternative-fuel refueling stations for 3% of the total vehicle parking capacity of the site, OR provide preferred parking for low- emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% of the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
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What determines the maximum number of parking spaces allowed and what are the parking distribution requirements under Alternative Transportation: Parking Capacity Credit 4.4
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A No more than the MINIMUM local zoning requirements, AND provide preferred parking for carpools or vanpools capable of serving 5% of the building occupants.
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For Residential Buildings (option 3), what are the requirements to receive Alternative Transportation: Parking Capacity Credit 4.4
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A Do not exceed the local zoning minimum parking requirement AND provide infrastructure and support programs to facilitate shared vehicle usage.
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Inclusive of ALL building types (option 4), what is the requirement to receive Alternative Transportation: Parking Capacity Credit 4.4
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A Provide no new parking
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What is SS Credit 5 called?
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Site Development
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How many points are available for Site Development?
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Two
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What is the intent of the Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat Credit 5.1?
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Conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity.
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What is required on greenfield sites for Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat Credit 5.1
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A Limit site disturbance to 40 feet beyond the building perimeter; 10 feet beyond surface walkways, patios, surface parking and utilities less than 12 inches in diameter; 15 feet beyond primary roadway curbs and main utility branch trenches; and 25 feet beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces.
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What is required on previously developed sites for Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat Credit 5.1
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A Restore or protect a minimum of 50% of the site area (excluding the building footprint) with native or adapted vegetation.
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What is required for Site Development: Maximize Open Space Credit 5.2?
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Reduce the development footprint and/or provide open space which exceeds the zoning requirements by 25% OR for areas with no zoning requirements, provide vegetated open space adjacent to the building equal to the building footprint, OR where a zoning ordinance exists, with no open space requirement, provide a vegetated open space equal to 20% of the project site area.
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What is SS Credit 6 called?
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Stormwater Design
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What is the intent of the Storm water Design: Quantity Control Credit 6.1?
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Limit disruption of natural hydrology by reducing impervious cover, increasing on-site infiltration, and managing storm water runoff.
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What is the intent of Stormwater Design: Quality Control Credit 6.2?
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Reduce or eliminate water pollution by reducing impervious cover, increasing onsite infiltration, eliminating source of contaminants, and removing pollutants from stormwater runoff.
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How many points are available for Stormwater Design?
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Two
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What is required for Stormwater Design: Quantity Control Credit 6.1 - if existing imperviousness is less than or equal to 50%
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A Implement a stormwater management plan that prevents the post-development peak discharge rate and quantity from exceeding the pre-development peak discharge rate and quantity for the one and two-year, 24 hour design storms, OR implement a stormwater management plan that protects receiving stream channels from excessive erosion by implementing a stream channel protection strategy and quantity control strategies.
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What is required for Stormwater Design: Quantity Control Credit 6.1 - if existing imperviousness is greater than 50%
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A Implement a stormwater management plan that results in a 25% decrease in the volume of stormwater runoff from the 2 year, 24 hour design storm.
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In Stormwater Design: Quantity Control Credit 6.1 , what are potential strategies for managing storm water flow
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Design the project site to maintain natural stormwater flows by promoting infiltration. Specify vegetated and pervious paving to minimize impervious surfaces. Reuse stormwater volumes generated for non- potable uses such as landscape irrigation, toilet and urinal flushing and custodial uses.
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What is required for Stormwater Design: Quality Control Credit 6.2?
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Implement a stormwater management plan that reduces impervious cover, promotes infiltration, and captures and treats stormwater from 90% of the average annual rainfall using acceptable best management practices (BMP's). BMP's used to treat runoff must be capable of removing 80% of the average annual post development total suspended solids load based on existing monitoring reports.
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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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A 5 years
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What are the requirements to reduce non-roof heat island effects in Heat Island Effect: Non- Roof Credit 7.1
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A Provide any combination of the following for 50% of the site hardscape: shade (within 5 years of occupancy), paving materials with a solar reflectance index (SRI) of at least 29, open grid paving system OR place a minimum of 50% parking spaces under cover (w/ SRI of at least 29)
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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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A Use Energy Star® compliant and high emissivity roofing of at least 0.9 when tested in accordance with ASTM 408 and/or ASTM C 1371. Roofing materials should have SRI values greater than 78 for low-sloped roofs and 29 for steep-sloped roofs (where SRI is measured according to ASTM E903, ASTM E1918, and ASTM E1980).
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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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A Minimum of 75% of the roof surface OR install a green roof for at least 50% of the roof area, OR install combinations of high albedo and vegetated roof can be used providing they collectively cover greater than 100% (calculated) 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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Minimize light trespass from the building and site, reduce sky-glow to increase night sky access, improve nighttime visibility through glare reduction, 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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For interior Lighting: the angle of maximum candela from each interior luminaire located in the building shall intersect opaque bldg interior surfaces OR all non-emergency interior lighting shall be automatically controlled to turn off during non-business hours. For exterior lighting: do not exceed 80% of the lighting power densities for exterior areas and 50% for building facades as defined IESNA Standard 90.1 - 2004. New Zones must be designated for every project: LZ1-LZ4, and projects shall follow all of the requirements for their specific zone.
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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 the use of potable water, or other natural surface or subsurface water resources available on or near the projects site, 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 Landscaping: Reduce by 50% Credit 1.1?
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Reduce potable water consumption for irrigation by 50% by a combination of plant species factor, irrigation efficiency, use of captured rainwater, use of recycled wastewater, and use of water treated and conveyed by a public agency specifically for non-potable uses.
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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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A 50% reduction from a calculated mid-summer baseline case.
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What is required for Water Efficient Landscaping: No Potable Water Use for Irrigation Credit 1.2
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A Achieve WE Credit 1.1 and use only captured rainwater, recycled waste water, recycled graywater, or water treated and conveyed by a public agency specifically for non-potable uses for irrigation systems. OR do not install permanent irrigation systems (temp system okay if removed w/in 1 year).
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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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A Potable Free System: 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 stormwater, graywater, and/or condensate water for irrigation
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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?
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Reduce potable water use for building sewage conveyance by at least 50% OR treat 50% of wastewater on site to tertiary levels. Treated water must be infiltrated or used on- site.
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What are 2 examples of Innovative Wastewater Technologies?
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Change 50% of urinals and toilets to composting toilets and waterless urinals. Reuse stormwater 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 and wastewater systems.
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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 in aggregate 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 and 3.2
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A Energy Policy Act of 1992
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What is required for Water Use Reduction Credit 3.2?
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Employ strategies that in aggregate 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 use based on occupant usage and fixture flow rates.. Fixtures included in the calculations are: water closets, urinals, lavatory faucets, showers, and kitchen sinks.
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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 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 prerequisite?
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Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems.
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What is the intent of the 1st prerequisite?
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Verify that the building's energy related systems are installed, calibrated and perform according to the owner's project requirements, basis of design and construction documents
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What are the fundamental commissioning requirements for EA Prerequisite 1?
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1) Designate and engage the Commissioning Authority (CxA); 2) Owner documents the Owner's Project Requirements. Design Team develops the Basis of Design. CxA reviews these documents; 3) Develop & incorporate commissioning requirements into the construction documents; 4) Develop and Implement a commissioning plan; 5) Verify installation and performance of the systems to be commissioned; 6) Complete commissioning report.
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What are the requirements of the Commissioning Authority (CxA)?
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A. The CxA must have commissioning authority experience in at least two building projects. B.. The CxA must be independent of the project's design and construction management. C. The CxA will provide reports, findings, and recommendations directly to the Owner. D. For projects smaller than 50,000 sq. ft, the CxA may include a qualified person on the design or construction teams,
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What is a strategy to achieve EA Prerequisite 1?
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Engage a commissioning 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 for the proposed building and systems.
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Which standard must be met to meet this prerequisite?
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ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004, needs to comply with both the mandatory provisions and the prescriptive requirements. OR local energy code, whichever is more stringent.
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What is a strategy to achieve EA Prerequisite 2?
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Design the building envelope, HVAC, lighting, and other systems to maximize energy performance.
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What is the name of the 3rd prerequisite?
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Fundamental Refrigerant Management
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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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A Yes, but a comprehensive CFC phase-out conversion plan must be completed prior to project completion.
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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- Option1?
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Ten
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What is the intent of the Optimize Energy Performance Credit?
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Achieve increasing levels of energy performance above the baseline in the prerequisite standard to reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with excessive energy use.
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What standard is used as a baseline for Optimize Energy Performance Credit- Option 1
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A ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004 OR ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings 2004 OR Advanced Buildings Benchmark Version 1.1
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What metric is used when evaluating Optimize Energy Performance Credit, Option 1
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A Annual energy cost savings
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What method is used to determine cost savings in Optimize Energy Performance Credit, Option 1
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A The Building Performance Rating method
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What are the regulated energy components (non-process) for Optimize Energy Performance Credit, Option 1
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A HVAC systems, service water heating, and lighting
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What percentage of energy cost savings must the energy design achieve to get two points for the Optimize Energy Performance Credit, Option 1, for both new and existing buildings
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A 14% for new, 7% for existing
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What percentage of energy cost savings must the energy design achieve to get all ten points for the Optimize Energy Performance, Option 1, for both new and existing buildings
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A 42% for new, 35% for existing
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How many points are available for Optimize Energy Performance, Option 2- Prescriptive Compliance Path
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A Four
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What are the requirements for Optimize Energy Performance, Option 2?
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Comply with the prescriptive measure of the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings 2004.
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What restrictions apply to Optimize Energy Performance- Option 2?
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Buildings must be under 20,000 sq. feet, buildings must be office occupancy, and project teams must fully comply with all applicable criteria as established in the Advanced Energy Design Guide for the climate zone in which the building is located.
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How many points are available for Optimize Energy Performance- Option 3?
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One
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What are the requirements for Optimize Energy Performance- Option 3?
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Comply with the Basic Criteria and Prescriptive Measures of the Advanced Buildings Benchmark ™ Version1.1 with the exceptions of sections 1.7 Monitoring and Trend Logging, 1.11 Indoor Air Quality, and 1.14 Networked Computer Monitor Control.
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What restrictions apply to Optimize Energy Performance- Option 3?
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Project Teams must fully comply with all applicable criteria as established in Advanced Building Benchmarks ™ for the climate zone in which the building is located.
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What is the EA Credit 2 called?
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On-Site Renewable Energy
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What is the intent of On-Site Renewable Energy Credit?
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Encourage and recognize increasing levels of on-site renewable energy, self-supply to reduce environmental & economic impacts associated with fossil fuel energy use.
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How many points are available for On-Site Renewable Energy?
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Three
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What is the requirement for Renewable Energy Credit 2?
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Use on-site renewable energy systems to offset building energy cost.
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What are the performance levels for the renewable energy points?
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2.5% renewable energy = 1 point, 7.5% = 2 points, 12.5% = 3 points
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What are some renewable technologies to achieve EA Credit 2?
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Solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, low- impact hydro and bio-gas energies.
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How is energy cost calculated for EA Credit 2?
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Using the same software energy simulation used in EA Credit 1- Optimize Energy Performance, or by using the Department of Energy Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) database to determine estimated electricity use.
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What is EA Credit 3 called?
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Enhanced Commissioning
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What is the intent of the Enhanced Commissioning Credit?
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Begin the commissioning process early during the design process and execute additional activities after systems performance verification is completed.
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What is the difference between Prerequisite 1 and Credit 3?
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Credit 3 fulfills requirements of EAp1 and in addition: conducts commissioning design reviews prior to mid-construction documents, reviews contractor submittals applicable to systems being commissioned, develops a systems manual for the commissioned systems, verifies that the requirements for training are completed and reviews building operation within 10 months after substantial completion.
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How many points are available for Enhanced Commissioning?
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One
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What is the 1st requirement of Enhanced Commissioning Credit?
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Prior to the start of the construction documents phase, designate an independent CxA to lead, review, and oversee the completion of all commissioning process activities.
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What is the 2nd requirement of Enhanced Commissioning Credit?
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CxA shall conduct, at a minimum, one commissioning design review of the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), the Basis of Design (BOD) and the design documents (DD) prior to mid-construction documents phase, and then check the review comments.
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What is the 3rd requirement of Enhanced Commissioning Credit?
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CxA shall review contractor submittals applicable to systems being commissioned, and submitted to design team and owner.
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What is the 4th requirement of Enhanced Commissioning Credit?
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Develop a systems manual for operation of the commissioned systems.
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What is the 5th requirement of Enhanced Commissioning Credit?
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Verify that the requirements for training personnel and building occupants are completed.
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What is the 6th requirement of Enhanced Commissioning Credit?
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Assure CxA involvement in reviewing building operation within 10 months after substantial completion.
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The CxA is required to perform which requirements for Enhanced Commissioning?
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Requirement 2 (Review of Design), Requirement 4 (Systems Manual), and Requirement 5 (Verification of training requirements)
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What are the requirements of the Commissioning Authority (CxA) for Enhanced Commissioning
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A The CxA must have documented commissioning authority experience in at least two building projects, must be independent of the work of design and construction, must not be an employee of the design firm, must not be an employee or contracted through a contractor or construction manager, and can be a qualified employee or consultant of the Owner.
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What is EA Credit 4 called?
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Enhanced Refrigerant Management
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What are the intents of the Enhanced Refrigerant Management Credit?
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Reduce ozone depletion and support compliance with the Montreal Protocol while minimizing direct contributions to global warming.
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How many points are available for Enhanced Refrigerant Management?
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One
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What is required for the Enhanced Refrigerant Management Credit?
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Do not use refrigerants OR select refrigerants & HVAC&R that minimize or eliminate the emission of compounds that contribute to ozone depletion & global warming.
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What are some strategies to achieve the Enhanced Refrigerant Management Credit?
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Design and operate building without mechanical cooling and refrigeration equipment. Where mechanical cooling is used, utilize base building HVAC&R systems for the refrigeration cycle that minimize direct impact on ozone depletion and global warming. Select HVAC&R equipment with reduced refrigerant charge and increased equipment life.
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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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Provide for the ongoing accountability of building energy consumption over time.
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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: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation or Option D: Calibrated Simulation, as specified in the International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP) Volume III: Concepts and Options for Determining Energy Savings in New Construction, April 2003.
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How are energy uses monitored in the Measurement & Verification Credit?
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Option B: ECM Isolation measures energy savings & operating parameters of the system(s) to which an ECM is applied. Option D: Calibrated Simulation measures energy savings at whole building main meters or sub- meters.
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What are some strategies to achieve the Measurement & Verification Credit?
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Develop an M&V plan to evaluate building and/or energy system performance. Characterize the building and/or energy systems through energy simulation or engineering analysis. Install the necessary metering equipment to measure energy use. Track and compare actual performance to baseline predicted performance.
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What is EA Credit 6 called?
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The Green Power Credit
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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 renewable 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 a two-year contract to purchase power generated from renewable sources for at least 35% of power.
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What defines renewable sources for Green Power?
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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- impact hydro sources.
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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 disposal from wasted generated by building occupants.
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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 is the intent of Building Reuse Credit 1.1?
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Extend existing building stock, conserve resources, retain cultural resources, reduce waste and reduce environmental impacts as they relate to materials manufacturing and transport.
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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 existing building structure and envelope
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When is this credit not applicable?
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If the project includes an addition to an existing building and the square footage of the addition is more than 2 times the square footage of the existing building.
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How is the structure and envelope defined for Building Reuse?
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Existing structural floor and roof decking, and exterior skin and framing, but excluding window assemblies and non-structural roofing material.
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What is required for Building Reuse Credit 1.2?
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Maintain 95% of existing walls, floors and roof.
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What is required for Building Reuse Credit 1.3?
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Maintain 50% of interior non-structural elements.
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How is interior non-structural defined for Building Reuse Credit 1.3?
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Interior walls, doors, windows, floor coverings, casework and ceiling systems.
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What does LEED prefer upgraded in Building Reuse Credit?
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Upgrade components that would improve energy and water efficiency, such as mechanical systems and plumbing fixtures.
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What is MR Credit 2 called?
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Construction Waste Management
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What are 3 intents of Construction Waste Management credits?
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Divert debris from disposal in landfill and incinerators, redirect salvage and recyclables back to the manufacturing process, and redirect reusable materials to appropriate sites.
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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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Develop and implement a construction waste management plan that identifies materials to be diverted from disposal.
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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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Can you donate salvaged materials to nonprofits?
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Yes, LEED even uses Habitat for Humanity as an example.
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What is required for Construction Waste Management Credit 2.1?
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Divert 50% from disposal.
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What is required for Construction Waste Management Credit 2.2?
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Divert 75% from disposal.
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What is a strategy for Waste Management credits?
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Designate a specific area on the construction site for recycling and tracking efforts throughout the construction process.
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What is MR Credit 3 called?
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Materials Reuse
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What is the intent of Materials Reuse credits?
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Reuse building materials and products to reduce demand for virgin materials and to reduce waste, thus reducing impacts associated with extracting and processing virgin resources.
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How many points are available for Materials Reuse?
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Two
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What is required for Materials Reuse Credit 3.1?
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Specify 5% salvaged, refurbished or reused materials.
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What is required for Materials Reuse Credit 3.2?
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Specify 10% salvaged, refurbished or reused materials.
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Name some materials recommended for Materials Reuse?
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Beams, posts, flooring, paneling, doors and frames, cabinets, furniture, brick and decorative items.
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What measure is used to calculate Materials Reuse Credit?
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Percentage of total cost of building materials (not including labor and equipment).
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What materials are excluded from the calculations for Materials Reuse Credit?
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Mechanical, electrical, plumbing components, and specialty items such as elevators 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 impacts from extraction and processing of virgin 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 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 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 pre-consumer content constitutes at least 20% of the total value of the materials in the project
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What are post-consumer materials?
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Waste materials generated by households or commercial, industrial and institutional facilities in their role as end-users of the product, which can no longer be used for its intended purpose.
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What are pre-consumer materials?
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Materials that are diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process. Excluded is reutilization of materials such as rework/regrind/scrap that is generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it.
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What materials are excluded from the calculations for Recycled Content Credit?
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Mechanical, electrical, plumbing components, and specialty items such as elevators and equipment.
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What document is used to define recycled content?
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The International Organization for Standardization document, ISO 14021- Environmental labels and declarations-Self- declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labeling)
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What is a strategy for Recycled Content credits?
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Establish a project goal and 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 the intents of Regional Materials credit?
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Increase demand for building materials and products that are extracted and manufactured within the region, thereby supporting the use of indigenous resources and reducing the environmental impacts resulting from transportation.
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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.) and the accompanying pollution associated with transportation.
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How does buying locally help the economy? A The money paid for regional materials stays in the region.
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What is required for Regional Materials Credit 5.1?
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What is required for Regional Materials Credit 5.2?
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Use building materials/products that have been extracted, harvested or recovered, and manufactured, within 500 miles of the project site for a total of 20% of the total materials value
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How is regionally manufactured materials defined for Regional Materials?
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Regionally manufactured materials refers to the final assembly of a finished product within a 500-mile radius of the project site.
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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 the use and depletion of finite raw or long-cycle renewable materials by using rapidly renewable materials.
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What are examples of long-cycle renewables?
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Bamboo, wool, cotton insulation, agrifiber, linoleum, wheatboard, strawboard and cork.
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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 a value of 2.5% rapidly renewable materials for the total value of all building materials/products in the project.
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How does LEED define Rapidly Renewable?
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Made from plants that are harvested within a ten year, or shorter, cycle.
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What is MR Credit 7 called?
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Certified Wood
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What is the 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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Use a minimum of 50% of wood-based materials certified in accordance with the FSC Principles and Criteria 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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Structural framing, flooring, finishes, doors and furniture.
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Is a project eligible for MR Credit 7 if only 2 of 4 pieces of wood in a building are Certified Wood
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A Yes
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What does LEED require for 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 Furniture be included in MR Credits 3-7?
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Yes, as long as it is used consistently through MR Credits 3-7.
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What does the "E" stand for in EQ?
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Environmental
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Name the prerequisites in the EQ Section
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1. Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance and 2. Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control.
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What is the intent of Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite 1?
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Establish indoor air quality performance to enhance indoor air quality in buildings, thus contributing to the comfort and well-being of the occupants.
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What standard sets the minimum for minimum IAQ performance?
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Sections 4 through 7 of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004 (some low-rise residential projects may use ASHRAE 62.2-2004). Mechanical ventilation systems must be designed using the Ventilation Rate Procedure or the applicable local code, whichever is more stringent. ASHRAE 62.1-2004 paragraph 5.1 for naturally ventilated buildings.
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What are the design strategies to address minimum IAQ performance?
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Design ventilation systems to meet or exceed minimum outdoor air ventilation rates as described in the ASHRAE standard. Balance impacts of ventilation rates on energy use and IAQ to optimize for energy efficiency and occupant health.
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What does ETS mean?
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Environmental Tobacco Smoke
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What are requirements for ETS Option1?
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Prohibit smoking in the building and locate exterior smoking areas at least 25 feet from entries, outside air intakes and operable windows.
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What are requirements for ETS Option 2?
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Prohibit smoking in the building except in designated smoking areas, locate exterior smoking areas 25 feet from entries, air intakes, and operable windows, locate designated smoking rooms to contain, capture, and remove ETS from the building, performance of smoking room air differential must be verified.
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What are requirements for ETS Option3?
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Prohibit smoking in all common areas, locate exterior smoking areas at least 25 feet from entries, air intake, and operable windows opening to common areas, minimize ETS transfer between residential units by sealing penetrations in walls, ceilings, floors, and vertical chasses, weatherstrip all doors leading to hallways in residential units unless common hallways are pressurized.
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What is EQ Credit 1 called?
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What is the intent of the Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring Credit?
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How many points are available for Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring?
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One
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What is required for EQ Credit 1?
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Install permanent monitoring systems to provide feedback on ventilation systems, and configure all monitoring equipment to generate an alarm when the conditions vary by 10% or more from a set point.
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What is required for mechanically ventilated spaces for EQ Credit 1?
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Monitor CO2 concentrations within densely occupied spaces (greater than or equal to 25 people per 1000 sq. ft.) and provide a direct outdoor airflow measurement device with an accuracy of plus or minus 15% of the design minimum outdoor airflow rates, as defined by ASHRAE 62.1-2004 for all non-densely occupied spaces
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What is required for naturally ventilated spaces for EQ Credit 1?
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Monitor CO2 concentrations within all naturally ventilated spaces. Locate monitors within the room between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.
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What ASHRAE standard discusses CO2?
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ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004
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What is the strategy for CO2 monitoring?
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CO2 and airflow measurement monitoring sensors in HVAC, integrated with the building's automation system.
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What is EQ Credit 2 called?
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Increased Ventilation
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What is the intent of the Increased Ventilation Credit?
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Provide additional outdoor air ventilation to improve indoor air quality.
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How many points are available for Increased Ventilation?
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One
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What is required for mechanically ventilated spaces for Increased Ventilation Credit?
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Increase breathing zone outdoor air ventilation rates to all occupied spaces by at least 30% above the minimum rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2004
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What are the requirements for naturally ventilated spaces?
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Design in accordance with the Carbon Trust Good Practice Guide 237. Determine that natural ventilation is an effective strategy by following the flow diagram process of the CIBSE Application Manual 10:2005 AND use diagrams and calculations to show that the design of natural ventilation systems meets CIBSE Application Manual 10: 2005 OR use models to predict that ventilation will meet minimum ASHRAE 62.1-2004 for 90% of spaces.
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What are the three basic methods for ventilating buildings?
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Active Ventilation (Mechanical), Passive Ventilation (natural), and Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural)
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What is EQ 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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Reduce 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. Meet or exceed the recommended measures of SMACNA, 2. Protection of on site absorptive material from moisture damage, and 3. If permanently installed air handlers are used during construction, MERV 8 filters are used at every return air grill.
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What Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) standard must filtration media adhere to
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A 8, as determined by ASHRAE 52.2-1999
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What are the flush-out requirements of Credit EQ3.2
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Supply a total air volume of 14,000 CF of outdoor air per SF of floor area while maintaining an internal air temperature of at least 60 degF and relative humidity no higher than 60%.
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What are the 2 options to achieve Construction IAQ Management Plan Credit 3.2
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A Building flush-out or conduct indoor air quality testing.
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What standard applies for the baseline IAQ test?
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U.S. EPA Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Air Pollutants in Indoor Air
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What is the strategy for a Construction IAQ Management Plan?
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Protect the HVAC system during construction, control pollutant sources, interrupt pathways for contamination, sequence material installation to avoid contamination, and flush- out or test the contaminant levels prior to building occupancy.
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What is EQ 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, irritating, and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants.
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What materials does EQ Credit 4.1 cover?
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Adhesives & sealants
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What is the standard for EQ 4.1?
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South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule #1168 July 1, 2005 and note January 7, 2005.
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What materials does EQ Credit 4.2 cover?
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Paints & coatings
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What are the standards for IEQ 4.2?
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Green Seal's Standard GS-11 for paints, coatings and primers applied to interior walls, Green Seal's Standard GC-03 for anti- corrosives and anti-rusts applied to interior ferrous metal, and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113, Architectural Coatings for clear wood finishes, floor coatings, stains, sealers, and shellacs applied to interior elements.
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What material does EQ Credit 4.3 cover?
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Carpet systems
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What is the standard for EQ 4.3?
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For carpet, Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus program; for carpet cushion, Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label program. All carpet adhesive must meet the requirements of EQ Credit 4.1
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What materials does EQ Credit 4.4 cover?
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Composite wood & agrifiber products
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How are composite wood and agrifiber products defined?
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Particleboard, medium density fiberboard (MDF), plywood, wheatboard, strawboard, panel substrates, and door cores. Materials considered fit-out, furniture, and equipment (FF&E) are not included.
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What is the standard for EQ 4.4?
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Products must contain no added urea- formaldehyde resins.
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What are the strategies to meet EQ 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, and sealants are addressed.
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What is EQ 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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Minimize exposure of building occupants to potentially hazardous particulates and chemical pollutants.
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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 EQ Credit 5?
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Minimize and control pollutant entry into buildings and cross contamination of regularly occupied areas.
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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 (roll mats okay only if weekly cleaning service); provide areas with deck-to-deck partitions with separate outside exhausting (hard lid ceiling ok ay instead of deck-deck partitions; -5 PA necessary temperature); In mechanically ventilated buildings, MERV 13 filters used at every return and outside air that is to be used for supply air.
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What are the strategies to meet EQ 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; Install high-level filtration systems in air handling units processing both return air and outside supply air.
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What is EQ 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 6.1?
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Provide a high level of lighting system control by individual occupants or by specific groups in multi-occupant spaces to promote productivity, comfort, and well-being of building occupants.
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What is the requirement of EQ 6.1?
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Provide individual lighting controls for 90% of the building occupants to enable adjustments to suit individual task needs AND provide lighting system controllability for all shared multi-occupant spaces.
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What is the intent of Controllability of Systems Credit 6.2?
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Provide a high level of thermal comfort system control by individual occupants or by specific groups in multi-occupant spaces to promote productivity, comfort, and well- being of building occupants.
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What is the requirement of EQ 6.2?
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Provide individual comfort controls for 50% of the building occupants. Operable windows can be used instead of comfort controls for occupants of areas that are 20 feet inside of and 10 feet to either side of the operable part of the window AND provide comfort system controls for all shared multi-occupant spaces.
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What standard describes thermal comfort?
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ASHRAE Standard 55-2004
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How is comfort system control defined for Controllability of Systems?
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Control over one of the following factors: air temperature, radiant temperature, air speed, and humidity.
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What are strategies to achieve Controllability of Systems Credit?
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Design for occupant controls: lighting controls and task lighting, operable windows, underfloor HVAC with individual diffusers.
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What is EQ 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 IEQ Credit 7.1 called?
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Thermal Comfort: Design
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What is the intent of Thermal Comfort Credit 7.1 Design?
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Provide a comfortable thermal environment that supports the productivity and well-being of building occupants
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What is the requirement of EQ Credit 7.1?
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Design HVAC and building envelope to comply with ASHRAE standard 55-2004, Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy. Demonstrate design compliance in accordance with the Section 6.1.1 Documentation.
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What is IEQ Credit 7.2 called?
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Thermal Comfort: Verification
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What is the requirement of EQ Credit 7.2?
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Agree to implement a thermal comfort survey of the building occupants 6-18 months after occupancy. Develop a plan for corrective action if the survey results indicate that more than 20% of occupants are dissatisfied with the thermal comfort in the building.
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What are the strategies to achieve Thermal Comfort Credits 7.1 and 7.2?
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Establish comfort criteria according to ASHRAE 55-2004 and design building envelope and systems capable of maintaining criteria expectations; Use principles expressed in ASHRAE 55-2004 as a guide for the design of thermal comfort monitoring and corrective action systems.
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What is EQ 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 for the building occupants a connection between indoors spaces, and the outdoors through the introduction of daylight and views into the regularly occupied areas of the building.
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What is the requirement of EQ 8.1?
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Achieve a minimum Glazing Factor of 2% in 75% of all regularly occupied areas OR Demonstrate via computer simulation that a minimum daylight illumination level of 25 footcandles has been achieved in a minimum of 75% of all regularly occupied areas OR Demonstrate through records of indoor light measurements that a minimum daylight illumination level of 25 footcandles has been achieved in a minimum of 75% of all regularly occupied spaces.
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At what height and above are window areas considered daylight glazing?
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7'6''
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What areas are excluded from EQ Credit 8.1?
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Copy rooms, storage areas, mechanical, laundry and other low occupancy support areas.
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What task areas are excluded from EQ Credit 8.1?
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Spaces where tasks would be hindered by the use of daylight.
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What is the requirement of EQ 8.2?
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Achieve direct line of sight to the outdoor environment via vision glazing from 90% of all regularly occupied spaces.
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Between what heights are windows considered vision glazing?
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2'6'' to 7'6''
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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, lower partition heights, interior and exterior shading devices, high performance glazing and photo integrated light sensors.
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What techniques verify Daylight & Views Credit?
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Glazing Factor Calculations OR 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 performance above the requirements set by LEED and/or innovative performance categories not addressed 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 and encourage the design integration required by a LEED-NC green building project and to streamline the application and certification process.
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What is the requirement for ID Credit 2.1?
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At least one principal participant of the project team has successfully completed one of the three LEED Accredited Professional examination tracks (NC, EB, CI).
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