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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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