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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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MR Credit 1 BUILDING REUSE: 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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MR Credit 1 BUILDING REUSE: What does LEED prefer be upgraded in Buildings?
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Upgrade components that would improve energy and water efficiency, such as mechanical systems and plumbing fixtures.
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MR c1.3 Building Reuse- Maintain 50% of interior non-structural elements: What measurement is used for determination of this credit?
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Area
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MR c1.3 Building Reuse- Maintain 50% of interior non-structural elements: What surfaces are used to determine area of an interior door?
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One surface only
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MR c1.1 & c1.2 Building Reuse: When calculating the existing exterior wall area, are doors and windows included?
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No - subtract them from the total wall area
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MR c1.3 Building Reuse- Maintain 50% of interior non-structural elements: When calculating the surface are of an interior wall, what surface do you use?
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Both sides
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How do you calculate the percentage of Construction Waste Management Credits MR c2.1 & 2.2?
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Calculations can be done by weight or volume, but must be consistent throughout.
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MR c1.3 Building Reuse- Maintain 50% of interior non-structural elements: How is the percentage Calculated for determining compliance with this credit?
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Calculated by dividing the total area (sq. ft.) of retained interior, non-structural components by the total area (sq. ft.) of the interior, non-structural components included in the completed design.
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MR Credits 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3 Building Reuse: Are these credits a design or construction submittal?
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Construction Submittal
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MR Credits 1.1 & 1.2 Building Reuse: What is the Submittal Documentation for these 2 credits?
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1) Confirm whether the project is strictly a renovation of an existing building or a renovation with an addition. 2) For projects with additions, confirm the square footage of the new addition(s). 3) Provide a tabulation of the existing and reused areas (sq ft.) of each structural/envelope element. 4) Narrative of specials
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MR c1.3 Building Reuse- Maintain 50% of interior non-structural elements: What are the 4 items to be included with the submittal documentation for this credit?
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1) Confirm whether the project is strictly a renovation of an existing building or a renovation with an addition. 2) For projects with additions, confirm the square footage of the new addition(s))). 3) Provide a tabulation of the total and reused areas (sq ft.) of each non-structural interior element. 4) Narrative of specials
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MR Credit 2 Construction Waste Management: Is this a design or construction submittal?
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Construction Phase
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MR c2.1 & 2.2 Construction Waste Management: What 2 items are included with the Submittal Documentation for these credits?
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1) Construction waste calculation tables in the Submittal Template 2) Narrative describing the projects construction waste management approach.
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MR Credits 2.1 & 2.2 Construction Waste Management: What 3 types of information are required to complete the construction waste calculation tables?
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1) description of each type/category of waste generated 2) location of receiving agent (recycler/landfill) for waste 3) quantity of waste diverted (by category) in tons, or cubic yards.
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MR Credits 2.1 & 2.2 Construction Waste Management: What 2 things should be included in the narrative part of the submittal documentation?
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1) Construction Waste Management Plan 2) comments on special circumstances/considerations
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MR p1- Storage & Collection of Recyclables: Is this a design or construction submittal?
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Design
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MR p1- Storage & Collection of Recyclables: What is the required Submittal documentation?
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1) Confirm that recycling collection areas have been provided, per requirements, to meet the needs of the project. 2) Confirm the types of materials that are being collected for recycling. 3) Optional narrative of specials
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MR Credits 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3 Building Reuse: What are the 3 strategies?
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1) Consider reuse of existing, previously occupied buildings, including structure, envelope and interior non-structural elements. 2) Remove elements that pose contamination risk to building occupants - upgrade components that would improve energy and water efficiency, such as windows, mechanical systems and plumbing fixtures. 3) Quantify the extent of building reuse.
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MR c2.1 & 2.2 Construction Waste Management: What are 4 strategies for use with this credit?
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1) Establish goals for diversions & construction waste management plan to achieve these goals. 2) Consider recycling cardboard, metal, brick, acoustical tile, concrete, plastic, clean wood, glass, gypsum wallboard, carpet and insulation. 3) Designate areas on site for collection & track recycle efforts 4) ID Haulers and recyclers
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MR p1- Storage & Collection of Recyclables: What are 2 potential strategies for helping to meet this credit?
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1) Coordinate the size and functionality of the recycling areas 2) Consider collecting at individual workstations
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MR Credit 1 Building Reuse: What is the reference standard for these credits?
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There is no reference standard
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MR Credit 2: Construction Waste Management: What is the reference standard for this credit?
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There is no reference standard for this credit.
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MR p1- Storage & Collection of Recyclables: What is the reference standard?
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There is no reference standard
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MR Credits 3.1 & 3.2 MATERIALS REUSE: What makes this different than MRc1 building reuse for materials already on site?
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This credit requires materials already on site be used for a different purpose, be refurbished, or installed in a different location.
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MR Credits 3 thru 7: Is Furniture and Fixtures included in the cost calculations for these credits?
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No, unless used consistently for MR credits 3-7
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MR Credit 3- Materials Reuse: What are the 5% & 10% relative to?
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cost of total material value on job.
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MR Credit 3- Materials Reuse: What is the default value for project Total Materials Cost?
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45% of the total project costs
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MR Credits 3 thru 7: What are the 2 options for calculating the projects total material costs for determining credit compliance?
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1) 45% of total construction costs OR 2) actual cost from Schedule of Values (or similar document) for the project
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MR c4.1 &4.2 RECYCLED CONTENT: In the case of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) the "Flyash" content can be compared to WHAT rather that the weight of the concrete?
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To the weight of cementitious materials only (if this info is available from the concrete supplier)
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MR c4.1 &4.2 RECYCLED CONTENT: Is "flyash" a pre or post-consumer recycled content material?
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Pre-Consumer
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MR c4.1 &4.2 RECYCLED CONTENT: What is the default post-consumer recycled content for steel products?
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25%
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MR Credits 3 thru 7: How are assemblies with multiple material/sub-components handled for purposes of calculations for these credits?
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Determine %s by weight for all materials/sub-components and multiply total cost times %s for qualifying materials (relative costs of items is irrelevant)
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MR c5.1 & 5.2 REGIONAL MATERIALS: Can reused and salvaged materials from MR c3 Materials Reuse be used to satisfy these credits?
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YES- point of extraction = point of manufacture for calculation purposes
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MR Credits 3 thru 7: Costs included in the calculations for these credits are limited to what spec sections?
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Divisions 2-10 of CSI Master Format 1995
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MR Credits 3 thru 7: Costs included in the calculations for these credits are limited to what spec sections?
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Divisions 2-10 of CSI Master Format 1995
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MR Credits 3 thru 7: What measure is used to calculate compliance with these credits?
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Percentage of total cost of building materials (not including labor and equipment).
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MR c4.1 & 4.2 RECYCLED CONTENT: How is the recycled content value of a material assembly determined?
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By Weight- Recycled content Value = %of total weight * assembly cost
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MR Credits 3.1 & 3.2 MATERIALS REUSE- 5%: What is the required submittal Documentation for these credits?
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1) total project materials cost (Divisions 2-10) OR Total project cost for applying the 45% rule 2) tabulation of each salvaged/reused material used on the project 3) Narrative of reuse strategy including info on reused/salvaged materials
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MR c4.1 & 4.2 RECYCLED CONTENT: What 5 pieces of information must be included in the Tabulation of Salvaged/Reused Materials submitted for these credits?
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1) Description of material 2) Source/vendor for material 3) Cost of the product 4) pre and/or post-consumer content % 5) source of recycled content data.
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MR Credits 3.1 & 3.2 MATERIALS REUSE: What 3 pieces of information must be included in the Tabulation of Salvaged/Reused Materials submitted for these credits?
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1) Description of material 2) Source/vendor for material 3) Cost of the product
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MR c3: MATERIALS REUSE: Is this a design or construction submittal?
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Construction Phase
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MR c4: RECYCLED CONTENT: Is this a design or construction submittal?
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Construction Phase
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MR c5.1 & 5.2 REGIONAL MATERIALS: What is the required Submittal Documentation for these credits?
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1) total project materials cost (Divisions 2-10) OR Total project cost for applying the 45% rule 2) Regional Materials Calculation table in Submittal Template 3) Optional Narrative of specials
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MR c6 RAPIDLY RENEWABLE MATERIALS: what is the required Submittal Documentation for this credit?
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1) total project materials cost (Divisions 2-10) OR Total project cost for applying the 45% rule 2) Rapidly Renewable Materials Calculation table in Submittal Template 3) Optional Narrative of specials
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MR c4.1 & 4.2 What is the required Submittal Documentation for these credits?
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1) total project materials cost (Divisions 2-10) OR Total project cost for applying the 45% rule 2) tabulation of recycled materials used on the project 3) Optional Narrative of specials
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MR c7: CERTIFIED WOOD: What are the 2 required Submittal Documentation for these credits?
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1) List of items (components) claimed as FSC wood including COC certification # 2) Optional narrative of specials
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MR c7: CERTIFIED WOOD: Is this a design or construction submittal?
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Construction Phase
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MR c6: RAPIDLY RENEWABLE MATERIALS: Is this a design or construction submittal?
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Construction Phase
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MR c5: REGIONAL MATERIALS: Who is generally responsible for documenting this credit?
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General Contractor
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MR c5: REGIONAL MATERIALS: Are these design or construction submittals?
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Construction Phase
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MR Credits 3.1 & 3.2- Materials Reuse: What are 2 potential strategies for these credits?
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1) Identify opportunities to incorporate salvaged materials into building design and research potential material suppliers. 2) Consider salvaged materials such as beams and posts, flooring, paneling, doors and frames, cabinetry and furniture, brick and decorative items.
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MR Credit 4: RECYCLED CONTENT: What are 3 potential technologies/strategies for Recycled Content credits MR c4.1 & 4.2?
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Establish a project goal and identify material suppliers that can achieve this goal. 2) During construction, ensure the specified recycled content materials are installed. 3) Consider a range of environmental, economic and performance attributes when selecting products/materials
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What are the potential technologies & strategies for MR credit 5: Regional Materials?
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1) Establish a project goal for locally sourced materials, and identify materials and material suppliers that can achieve this goal. 2) During Construction, ensure that the specified local materials are installed and quantify the total percentage of local materials installed. 3) Consider a range of environmental, economic and performance attributes when selecting products and materials.
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MRc6- Rapidly Renewable Materials: What are 3 potential strategies associated for this credit?
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1) Establish a project goal for rapidly renewable materials and identify products/suppliers that can meet this goal. 2) Consider materials such as bamboo, wool, cotton insulation, agrifiber, linoleum, wheatboard, strawboard and cork. 3) During construction, ensure that the specified materials are installed.
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MR c7 CERTIFIED WOOD: What are 3 proactive steps that can be taken to help achieve this credit?
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1) ID FSC wood suppliers before bid. 2) Provide lists of FSC vendors to bidders 3) Owner Pre-purchase of FSC wood.
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MR c7 CERTIFIED WOOD: What are 2 potential strategies for this credit?
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1) Establish a project goal for FSC-certified wood products & Identify suppliers that can achieve this goal 2) During construction, ensure that the FSC-Certified wood products installed.
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MR Credits 3.1 & 3.2 MATERIALS REUSE- 5%: What is the reference standard for this credit?
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There is no reference standard
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MR Credits 3.1 & 3.2 MATERIALS REUSE- 10%: What is the reference standard for this credits?
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There is no reference standard
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MR Credit 4: RECYCLED CONTENT: What is the reference standard for this credit?
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Intl Std. ISO 14021-1999 Environmental Labels and Declarations- Self Declared Environmental Claims (Type II Labeling)
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MR Credit 5- Regional Materials: What is the reference standard for this credit?
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There is no reference standard
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MR c6: RAPIDLY RENEWABLE MATERIALS: What is the reference standard for this credit?
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There is no reference standard
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MR c7 CERTIFIED WOOD: What is the reference standard for this credit?
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Forest Stewardship Council's Principals and Criteria
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MR Credit 4: RECYCLED CONTENT: 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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If a building uses no potable water for irrigation can it receive any credits for the water efficient landscaping credits?
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Yes, in fact it automatically qualifies for both (2) credits.
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WE Credit 1 :Water Efficient Landscaping - what two sources are excluded from graywater?
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Kitchen Sinks and dishwashers
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WE Credit 1 :Water Efficient Landscaping- Does the landscape area include the building footprint?
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No
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What is WE Credit 3.1 called?
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Water Use Reduction: 20%
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WE c3.1 Water Use Reduction- 20% reduction: The 20% reduction requirement is after meeting what performance requirement?
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The Energy Policy Act of 1992 fixture performance requirements.
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WE c3.1 Water Use Reduction- 20% reduction: The credit deals with 5 types of fixtures only. What are they?
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1) Water closets 2) Urinals 3) Lavatory faucets 4) Showers
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WE c3.1 Water Use Reduction- 20% reduction: This credit deals with all water use except for what?
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Irrigation
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What does TSS stand for? What is TSS reference/mean?
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1) Total Suspended Solids 2) Measurement of filtered substances in a sample of water
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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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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: What are the LEED Baseline values for Bathroom uses for both Males and Females?
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"Male: Water closet- Once/day & Urinals; Twice/day Female: Water Closet- Three/day
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WE c3.1 & 3.2 Water Use Reduction: What are the EPAct of 1992 fixture flowrates for Water closets and Urinals?
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Water Closets = 1.6 gpf Urinals=1.0 gpf
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WE c3.1 & 3.2 Water Use Reduction: What are the EPAct of 1992 fixture flowrates for Lavatory Faucets & aerators AND Kitchen/Janitor Sinks?
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2.2 gpm
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WE c3.1 & 3.2 Water Use Reduction: What are the EPAct of 1992 fixture flowrates for metering faucets?
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0.25 gal/cycle
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WE credits 1.1-1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping: What is the formula for calculating TWA?
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Design TWA (gal) = Area (Sf) X (ET(in/IE) X CE x .6233 gal/sf/in. Baseline TWA (gal) = Area (Sf) X (ET(in/IE) X .6233 gal/sf/in.
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: What is the formula for calculating Sewage Volumes (SV)?
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Sewage Volume (gal) = Uses x Duration (flushes or min.) x Water volume/Use (flush/min.)
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: What is the formula for calculating Daily Sewage Generation (DSG)?
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DSG (gal)= (Male occupants x male Sewage Generation (Gal)) + (Female occupants x Female Sewage Generation (gal))
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: What is the formula for calculating Annual Sewage Generation (ASG)?
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ASG (gal)= Total Sewage Generation (gal/day) x # Workdays
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: What are the LEED flow rates for Conventional, Low Flow and Ultra Low Flow Water Closets in GPF?
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Conv Wcloset= 1.6; Low Flow Wcloset= 1.1; Ultra Low Flow Wcloset= 0.8
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: What is the LEED flow rates for composting toilets in GPF?
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0
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WE credits 1.1-1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping: What is the formula for calculating TPWA?
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Design TPWA (gal) = TWA (gal) - Reuse Water (gal)
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WE credits 1.1-1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping: What is the formula for Reduction in Potable Water?
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% Red PW = (1- Design TPWA/Baseline TWA) x 100
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WE credits 1.1-1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping: What is the formula for calculating the Project-Specific Evapo-transpiration Rate (ETL)?
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ETL= ETo x KL
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WE credits 1.1-1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping: What is the formula for calculating Landscape Coefficient (KL)
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KL= Ks x Kd x Kmc
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WE credits 1.1-1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping: What are the three categories of species factor?
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1) High 2) Average (Ks= 0.5) 3) Low (Ks= 0 if no irrigation required)
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WE credits 1.1-1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping: What 8 items of information are required for creating the design case for the calculation?
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1) Determine the landscape area 2) Sort the total landscape area into major vegetation types (trees, shrubs, groundcover, mixed, turfgrass) 3) Determine the Density factor, Specified factor, and microclimate factor for each landscape area (use table in credit template) 4) Determine the Landscape Coefficient by multiplying the species, landscape, and microclimate factors. 5) Determine the reference evapo-transpiration rate for the project region in July. 6) Calculate the project specific Evapo-transpiration rate for each landscape area by multiplying the reference ET rate by the Landscape coefficients. 7) Determine your Irrigation efficiency and if applicable your Controller efficiency. 8) Determine the volume of reuse water available in July.
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WE credits 1.1-1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping: What is the density factor?
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Kd= Number of plants and total leaf area of the landscape.
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WE credits 1.1-1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping: What is the Landscape coefficient?
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KL=Volume of water lost by evapo-transpiration
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WE credits 1.1-1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping: What is the Microclimate Factor?
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Kmc= Environmental conditions specific to the Landscape including wind, temperature and humidity.
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WE credits 1.1-1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping: What is the species factor?
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Ks= Variation of water needs by different plant species.
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WE credits 1.1-1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping: What is TPWA an acronym for?
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Total Potable Water applied
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WE credits 1.1-1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping: What is TWA an acronym for?
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Total Water Applied
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: For calculation purposes, how many times are female occupants assumed to use a water closet during a typical 8-hour workday?
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3
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: For calculation purposes, how many times are male occupants assumed to use a urinal during a typical 8-hour workday?
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2
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: For calculation purposes, how many times are male occupants assumed to use a water closet during a typical 8-hour workday?
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1
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: For calculation purposes, what three elements change from the design case to the baseline case?
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1) fixtures 2) sewage generation rates 3) water re-use credit
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: For calculation purposes, where do the fixture flow rates for the baseline case come from?
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Energy Policy Act of 1992
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: the submittal template uses what ration of men to women occupants?
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1 to 1
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: What is the result we are after in performing the basic calculation for this credit?
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total annual sewage generation
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: what type of occupants are used in the calculation?
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daily average of FTE & transient
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WE Credit 3- Water Use Reduction: Calculations for these credits are limited to what types of fixtures?
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Those covered in EPAct 1992
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WE Credit 3- Water Use Reduction: How do you calculate fixture volumes (FV)?
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FV (gal) = Daily Uses x Flowrate x Duration x # Occupants
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WE Credit 3- Water Use Reduction: What is the methodology for calculating the water reduction for this credit?
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Occ Calcs. List of Fixtures, Design Case calc, Baseline Calcs, Compare Base to Design
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: What should be included for the calculation of option 1 (Reduce potable water for sewage conveyance by 50%) of the Innovation Wastewater Technologies credit?
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Water closets, urinals, & other fixtures used for sewage conveyance and listed in EPAct 1992
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WE credits 1.1-1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping: What 4 items are required for the submittal documentation of this credit?
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1) Project calculated baseline TWA 2) Project calculated design case TWA 3) Total non potable water (gal) available for irrigation purposes 4) Narrative describing landscape and irrigation design strategies
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For all of the WATER EFFICIENCY CREDITS (WE c1 thru c3), is the documentation submitted with the design or construction submittal?
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Design Submittal
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WE c1: Water Efficient Landscaping: Is this a design or construction submittal?
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Design Submittal
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WE c3: Water Use Reduction: Is this a design or construction submittal?
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Design Submittal
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: Is this a design or construction submittal?
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Design Submittal
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: What are the 7 required submittal documents for this credit?
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1) Applicable Plumbing drawings for on site treatment options 2) Occupant Calcs 3) Baseline water usage for sewage conveyance 4) Design case water usage for sewage conveyance. 5) Non-potable water gallons (if applicable) 6) On site treated, infiltrated and reused gallons 7) Narrative of strategies w/ specifics for non-potable & treated water
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WE credits 1.1-1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping: What information should be included in the Narrative part of the submittal?
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Description of water use calculation methods & source and quantity of non potable supplies.
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WE c1.1 Water Efficient Landscaping- REDUCE by 50%: Who is responsible for this credit?
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Architect
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WE Credit 3- Water Use Reduction: What information should be included with the design case water calcs?
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Provide fix type, manufacturer, model, & flush/flow rate
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WE Credit 3- Water Use Reduction: Baseline water usage is base on what data?
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Typical fixture data (provided in LEED Template)
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WE Credit 3- Water Use Reduction: What 5 items are required with the Submittal Documentation for this credit?
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1) Calculated occupants (1:1 men: women) or special occupancy situations. 2) Design case water usage 3) Baseline water usage using typical fixture usage 4) Total non-potable water supply (if Applicable) 5) Narrative of strategies and specific info on reclaimed water
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WE c1.1 Water Efficient Landscaping- REDUCE by 50%: What are 2 strategies to consider using?
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1) Perform Soil/climate analysis to determine native/adapted plants to use; 2) Use high efficiency irrigation epqt/climate based controllers
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: What are 2 strategies for reducing Potable water use for Sewage Conveyance?
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1) Use high efficiency fixtures/dry fixtures (composting toilets) 2) Reuse stormwater or graywater.
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WE Credit 3- Water Use Reduction: What are potential strategies for reducing water use?
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Use Better Fixtures (Hi Eff, Dry, and Waterless) 2) Use Occupancy Sensors 3) Reuse of storm water and grey water.
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WE c1.2: Water Eff. Landscaping- NO POTABLE WATER USE or IRRIGATION: What are 2 strategies to consider using?
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1) Perform Soil/climate analysis to determine native/adapted plants to use. 2) Use non-potable water sources (stormwater, graywater, and/or condensate water) for irrigation
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WE Credit 3- Water Use Reduction: What are the examples of potential water use reduction actions?
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1) Use flow reduction aerators/restrictors 2) Use automatic fixture sensors or metering controls 3) Use roof runoff or graywater volumes in water closets 4) Use low flow fixtures
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What is one inexpensive way to reduce potable water usage?
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install tamper-proof faucet aerators
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: Where are graywater recovery systems likely to be more cost effective?
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Remote Areas
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WE Credit 1 :Water Efficient Landscaping - What reference standards are associated with this credit?
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There are no reference Standards
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WE c2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies: What are the referenced standards for this credit?
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There are no referenced standards.
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WE Credit 3- Water Use Reduction: What are the referenced standards for this credit?
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Energy Policy ACt of 1992
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What credits reference the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ?
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WE Credit 3)1 & 3)2 Water Use Reduction
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This Act was promulgated by the U.S. government and addresses energy and water use in commercial, institutional and residential facilities.
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What is the Energy Policy Act of 1992?
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SS p1- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: An ESC is an?
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"Erosion and Sedimentation Control" plan
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SS p1- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: What is SWPPP?
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Storm water pollution prevention plan
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SS p1- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: What does NPDES stand for?
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National Pollution Discharge Elimination System - available from the EPA as part of the Construction General Permit
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SS p1- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: ________ outlines the provisions necessary to comply with Phase I and Phase II of the ____________ program; its requirements apply to all projects for this prerequisite.
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The Construction General Permit (CGP); National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NP-DES)
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SS p1- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: What does ESC stand for?
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Erosion and Sedimentation Control
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SS p1- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: What outlines the provisions necessary to comply with Phase 1 and 2 of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program.
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The Construction General Permit (CGP)
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SS p1- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: What does CGP stand for?
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Construction General Permit
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SS p1- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: What does the CGP provide?
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The provisions necessary to comply with Phase I and Phase II of the NPDES program.
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What is SS PREREQ 1 Called?
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CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY POLLUTION PREVENTION
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SS c1 Site selection: List ways building may affect an ecosystem?
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consume land, encroach on agriculture, compromise wildlife habitat, cause erosion, increase stormwater runoff, radiate back heat, create light pollution
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SS c1 Site selection: New projects should do what to their environment?
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enhance neighborhood, transportation and urban infrastructure
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SS c1 Site selection: Preference should be given to what sites?
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sites that preserve natural ecosystems, enhance health of the surrounding community
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SS c2 DD & CC: What is the equation used for calculating Density Radius (DR)?
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DR= 3x (sq rt of) Property Area (Acres) x 43,560 (Sq Ft. per Acre))
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SS c2 DD & CC: What is the equation used for Development Density?
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Gross Building Square Footage (sq. ft)/Project Site Area (Acres)
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SS c2 DD & CC: Should the Density Calcs include the project site area?
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YES
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SS p1- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: Create an ESC plan during what part of the project?
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Design Phase
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SS p1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: If a local standard has been followed, you must provide what as part of the submittal?
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info demonstrating that local standard equal or more stringent than NPDES
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SS p1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: List the project data and calculations information required to document credit using the v 2.2 templates.
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1. copies of the project drawings to document the erosion & sedimentation control measures implemented. 2. Provide confirmation regarding the compliance path taken by the project. 3. Provide narrative to describe the erosion & sedimentation control measures implemented.
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SS p1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: Who typically identifies erosion prone areas and soil stabilization measures?
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Civil engineer
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SS p1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: Submittals for SS Prereq 1 are?
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1. drawings showing erosion and sedimentation control measures 2. confirmation of NPDES path 3. Narrative to describe Erosion and Sedimentation control measures.
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SS p1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: When is the submittal for the Prereq for Sustainable Sites to be submitted?
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Construction Phase
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SS p1- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: What are the action Items for the Sustainable Sites PreReq?
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Preconstruction: Civil Engineer to provide sedimentation and erosion control plan. Construction: Monitor Site Contractors work and document measures used with Digital Photos. - Perform Weekly site checks to insure that all measures are working properly. Post Construction: Compile all documentation and photos - Check to verify that LEED online prereq info has been completed. (Project drawings, confirmation of compliance, Narrative describing the control measures)
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SS c2 DD & CC: Development Density and Community Connectivity is a what phase submittal?
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Design Phase
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SS c1 Site selection: What are submittal requirements for this credit?
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CONFIRM meets the DO NOT criteria AND Narrative of Special Circumstances/Non-Standard Compliance paths
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SS c1 SITE SELECTION: When is the submittal for Site Selection?
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Design Stage
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SS c1 SITE SELECTION: Who is responsible for the submittal for the site selection documentation?
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Civil Engineer
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SS c2 DD & CC: What are the action items needed for submittal?
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Evaluate the 2 options for compliance. - Compile the data and the complete requirements of LEED on-line.
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SS c2 DD & CC: Who should submit the action Items for this credit?
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LEED AP
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SS c3- BROWNFIELD: When should the submittal for this credit be submitted?
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Design Phase
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SS c3- BROWNFIELD: Who is responsible for the submittal to LEED?
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The Civil Engineer.
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SS c3- BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT: What submittals are needed to attain credit for Brownfield Redevelopment?
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Confirmation site via ASTM E1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment or Agency Definition AND narrative describing the site contamination and remediation efforts undertaken by the project.
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SS p1- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: What are examples of Erosion Stabilization Controls
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Temporary Seeding; Permanent Seeding; Mulching
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SS p1- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: What are examples of Sedimentation Structural Controls
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Earth Dike; Silt Fence; Sediment Trap; Sediment Basin
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SS p1- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: The Two types of measures listed in the EPA document STORM WATER MANAGEMENT FOR CONSTRUCT ACTIVITIES to control sedimentation are?
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Stabilization and Structural Control.
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SS p1- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: What are some possible strategies to reduce pollution from construction activities?
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Adopt an erosion and sediment control plan during construction. Employ Stabilization and Structural Controls.
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SS c1 SITE SELECTION: Name two strategies to meet the intent of this credit.
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1. Select sites that do not have sensitive site elements and restrictive land types. 2. Use a suitable building location and design building with a minimal footprint to minimize site disruption of environmentally sensitive areas.
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SS Credit 2: Development Density & Community Connectivity - What are the Potential Strategies for meeting this credit?
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Give preference to urban site with pedestrian access to a variety of services during the site selection process
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SS c3- BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT: What are the potential technologies and strategies for the brown-field redevelopment.
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Give preference to brown-field sites; Identify tax incentives and property cost savings; Coordinate development with remediation
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SS c3- BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT: What financial incentives might there be for meeting this credit?
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Possible tax incentives and property cost savings.
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SS c1 SITE SELECTION: What are 3 Strategies for Site Selection?
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Avoid sensitive site elements; minimize footprint; minimize site disruption,
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What are Development Density and Community Connectivity strategies?
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Give preference to sites that are urban and pedestrian.
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SS c1 SITE SELECTION: What is the best strategy for choosing a building site?
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Choose a site that has already been developed.
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SS p1- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: Referenced Standard
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES (USEPA DOCUMENT NO. EPA 832R92005), CHAPTER 3
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SS c3- BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT: ASTM E1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
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This guide covers a framework for employing good practices in conducting a Phase II environmental site assessment
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SS c1 SITE SELECTION: What is the reference for 100 year flood plane in Site Selection?
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FEMA
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SS c1 SITE SELECTION: What is the reference for land near a body of water in Site Selection?
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Clean Water Act.
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SS c1 SITE SELECTION: What is the reference for Park land in Site Selection?
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Park Authority
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SS c1 SITE SELECTION: What is the reference for Prime Farmland in Site Selection?
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US Code of regulations Title 7 Volume 6 Parts 400 to 699. Section 657.5 (citation 7CFR657.5)
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SS c1 SITE SELECTION: What is the reference for wetlands in Site Selection?
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US code for federal regulations 40 CFR, parts 230-233 and part 22.
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SS c1 SITE SELECTION: uses what references/criteria for the determination of wetlands?
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US Code of Federal Regulations 40CFR and anything identified by state or local rule, OR - within setback distances defined by local or state rule or law - More stringent.
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SS c3- BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT: What standards apply to this credit?
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1. ASTM E1903-97 PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT, ASTM INTERNATIONAL 2. EPA BROWNFIELDS DEFINITION
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SS c1 SITE SELECTION: Wetlands are defined by?
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US Code of Federal Regulations 40 CFR, Parts 230-322 and Part 22.
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SS c1 SITE SELECTION: Where do you find the endangered species list?
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's List of Threatened and Endangered Species.
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SS c1 SITE SELECTION: Who defines what prime farmland is?
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US dept of Agriculture
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SS c4.3 LOW EMISSION & FUEL EFFICIENT CARS: What defines Low Emitting & Fuel Efficient Vehicles?
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Classified as Zero Emission vehicles (ZEV) by the California Air Resources Board OR achieved a minimum green score of 40 on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
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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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SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: What is a Greenfield site?
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A site that is not previously developed or graded.
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SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: What is included in a previously developed or graded site definition?
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Previously contained roadways, buildings, parking lots, or were graded or altered by direct human activities.
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SS c5.1 Site Development- Protect or Restore Habitat: what four elements are included as the development footprint?
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1. Total area of the building footprint 2. Hardscape 3. Access Roads 4. Parking
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SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What is TSS an acronym for?
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Total Suspended Solid
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SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What is BMP an acronym for?
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Best management practices
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SS c4.1 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS: When should the submittal for this credit be turned into LEED?
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Design Phase
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SS c4.1 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS: What are the action Items required for the LEED submittal?
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Preconstruction: Create a scaled map around the building that shows the public transportation locations. - LEED AP to complete LEED online credit components
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SS c4.1 PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACCESS: Who should submit the information to LEED AP?
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LEED AP.
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SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: When is the submittal for this credit to be turned in?
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Design Phase
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SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: What are the action items for the submittal of this Credit.
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Preconstruction: -Determine what the full time employee (FTE) tenant occupancy is for the project. Calculate 5% of the occupants and provide showering facilities for the bicyclists. review the requirements with the hardscape architect for locations of bike storage. Review the requirements with the MEP engineers for locations for showers and changing rooms.
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SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: Who is responsible for submitting the information for this Credit.
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LEED AP, Architect
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SS c4.3 LOW EMISSION & FUEL EFFICIENT CARS: When is the submittal for this Credit?
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Design Phase
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SS c4.3 LOW EMISSION & FUEL EFFICIENT CARS: What are the action items required for submittal of this credit?
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Preconstruction: review options for credit compliance Construction: Review and document construction of refueling stations, if applicable. Post Construction-Complete LEED online credit Workspace.
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SS c4.3 LOW EMISSION & FUEL EFFICIENT CARS: Who is responsible for the submittal of this credit?
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Architect- MEP Engineer- LEED AP
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SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: When is the submittal for this credit?
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Design
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SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: What are the action items for the submittal of this credit?
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Preconstruction: Calculate the parking requirements of the project and the local zoning reqs. Make sure provided does not exceed the min reqed by zoning. -Receive the completed LEED online Credit workshop from the credit leader.
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SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: Who is responsible for the submittal of this credit?
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Civil Engineer
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SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: When is the submittal for this Credit?
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Construction Phase
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SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: When is the submittal for this credit?
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Design Phase
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SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What are the submittal documents for this credit?
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Non-structural controls: Provide list of BMPs, description and percent annual rainfall treated. Structural: Provide list of structural controls, pollutant removal of each control, and % annual rainfall treated.
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SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: When is the submittal for this Credit?
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Design Phase
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SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: What are the submittal documents for this credit?
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1. Provide project site area and Bldg Footprint area 2. Greenfield sites: Site drawings with boundaries of disturbance. 2. Developed sites: sf of site that is restored and landscape plan. 3. Narrative of approach & Special Circumstances
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SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: What are the GENERAL submittal documents for this credit?
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Project site area & Building footprint area, Landscape Drawings highlighting veg open space, Optional Narrative of Special Circumstances.
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SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: What are the SPECIFIC submittal documents for this credit?
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OPTION 1- SF of open space required by code & sf open space provided. OPTIONs 2 & 3- SF of Veg Open Space Provided.
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SS c6.1 Stormwater- QUANTITY CONTROL: When is the submittal phase for this credit?
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Design Phase
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SS c6.1 Stormwater- QUANTITY CONTROL: What are the submittal documents for this credit?
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Provide pre-development site run-off rate; -provide pre-development run-off quantity; -provide post-dev site run-off rate; -provide post-dev runoff quantity; OR narrative
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SS c7.1: Heat Island- NON-ROOF: When is the submittal for this credit?
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Construction Phase
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SS c7.1: Heat Island- NON-ROOF: What are the GENERAL submittal documents for this credit?
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project site drawings, highlighting paving materials, landscape shading and parking, Confirm SRI>29, Narrative of Specials
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SS c7.1: Heat Island- NON-ROOF: What are the SPECIFIC submittal documents for option 1 of this credit?
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SRIs for each paving material, Total areas of site hardscape, Area of hardscape to be shaded in 5yrs, Total area of SRI Compliant materials, Area of open grid pavement.
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SS c7.1: Heat Island- NON-ROOF: What are the submittal documents for option 2 of this credit?
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# total parking spaces, # Covered parking spaces
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SS c7.2 Heat Island Effect- ROOF: When is the submittal phase for this credit?
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Construction Phase
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SS c7.2 Heat Island Effect- ROOF: What are the GENERAL submittal documents for this credit?
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Roof drawings showing green roof system, Narrative of specials
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SS c7.2 Heat Island Effect- ROOF: What are the SPECIFIC submittal documents for option 1- SRIs- of this credit?
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Total area of SRI compliant roofing, Listing of roofing materials and SRIs
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SS c7.2 Heat Island Effect- ROOF: What are the submittal documents for option 2- Vegetated Roof- of this credit?
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Total area of Green Roofing
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SS c7.2 Heat Island Effect- ROOF: What are the submittal documents for option 3- Combo Roof- of this credit?
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Total area of Green Roofing, Total area of SRI compliant roofing, Listing of roofing materials and SRIs
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SS c4.1 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS: What are strategies for meeting this credit?
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PERFORM A TRANSPORTATION SURVEY OF FUTURE BLDG OCCUPANTS TO IDENTIFY TRANSPORTATION NEEDS. SITE THE BLDG NEAR MASS TRANSIT.
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SS c4.4 Parking capacity: For all types of projects, what is the simplest path to comply with this credit?
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Provide no new parking
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SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: What are three strategies for compliance?
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1. Minimize parking capacity 2. Share parking facilities with adjacent buildings. 3. Alts to Limit the use of single occupancy vehicles.
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SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: What are the potential technologies and strategies for this credit?
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Design the building with transportation amenities such as bike racks and showering/ changing facilities.
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SS c4.3 LOW EMISSION & FUEL EFFICIENT CARS: What are the potential technologies and strategies for this credit?
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provide transportation amenities such as alternative fuel refueling stations and carpool/vanpool programs. consider sharing the costs and benefits of refueling stations with neighbors.
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SS Credit 5.1:Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat - what are four strategies for protecting habitat on Greenfield sites?
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1. stack the building 2. tuck under parking 3. share facilities with neighbors 4. Clearly mark construction boundaries to minimize disturbance.
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SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: What are three strategies for meeting this credit?
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1. stack the building 2. tuck under parking 3. share facilities with neighbors
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SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: what are three strategies for previously developed sites?
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Select appropriate Native Plants. Avoid Monoculture Plants. Prohibit invasive/noxious weeds.
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SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: What are the strategies of this credit?
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on Greenfield sites perform a site survey to identify site elements and adopt a master plan for development of the project site.
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SS c6.1 Stormwater- QUANTITY CONTROL: What are some strategies for meeting this credit?
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1. Promote infiltration (vegetated roofs, pervious pavement, etc..) 2. Reuse stormwater for non-potable use.
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SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What are some strategies for reducing pollutant loadings and reducing stormwater runoff?
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1. Alternative surfaces (Vegetated roofs, pervious pavement) 2. Nonstructural (Rain gardens, vegetated swales, disconnection of imperviousness, rainwater recycling) 3. Low impact development- integrated wetlands, vegetated filters, open channels to treat stormwater runoff.
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SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What are some examples of Structural Measures for dealing with stormwater
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Cisterns, Manhole Treatment devises, Ponds.
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SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What are some examples of NON-Structural Measures for dealing with stormwater
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Vegetated swales, disconnection of impervious areas, pervious pavement
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SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: What are the strategies for this credit?
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Perform a survey to identify site elements and adopt master plan for development of site. Site bldg to minimize disruption, stack bldg program, tuck under parking, share facilities with neighbors, and plant native/adapted plants.
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SS c6.1 Stormwater- QUANTITY CONTROL: What are some strategies for minimizing/mitigate impervious?
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smaller building footprint; green roofs; pervious paving; -reuse stormwater- landscape irrigation, toilet flushing, custodial uses; bioswales, vegetated filter strips; -retention ponds; -cluster development to reduce paved surfaces.
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SS c7.1: Heat Island- NON-ROOF: What are some strategies for this credit>
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use light colored paving, shade paved areas with landscaping, replace imperv w/ perv or open-grid
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SS c7.2 Heat Island Effect- ROOF: What is the strategy for this credit?
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High-albedo and vegetated roofs to reduce heat absorption.
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SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What protocol must BMP monitoring conform to?
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TARP - (Technology Acceptance Reciprocity Partnership, Washington State Dept of Ecology)
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SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What are the reference materials for this credit?
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Guidance specifying management measures for sources of Non-Point Pollution in Coastal Waters, 1993
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SS c8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION: What standard applies to this credit?
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ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 2004 - Lighting Section 9
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