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What are the 3 MPRs? |
1) Must be on permanent land 2) Must use reasonable LEED boundary. 3) Must comply with size requirement: BD+C>1000 SF |
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Neighborhood Development location can earn up to how many points? What other restrictions apply if you go for this credit? |
16 points. Cannot attempt other LEED L/T Credits |
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For Sensitive Land Protection credit, what meets sensitive land criteria? (4 types) |
Prime Farmland, Floodplains, home of threatened/endangered species, within 50' of wetlands and 100' of waterbodies |
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Who determines Prime Farmland |
US Department of Agriculture |
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How close can a site be to wetlands? And water bodies? |
50' for wetlands and 100' of water body |
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What organization determines floodplains? |
FEMA |
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Minor improvements are allowed within wetland and water bodies buffer zone. What does that include? (7) |
Brownfield remediation, bike/ped paths <12' wide, restoration of natural habitats, grade changes for public access, a <500SF structure, clearings <500SF, removal of certain tree types |
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For High Priority Site credit, what are the 3 options of sites and points? |
Historic district (1), Priority designation (1), Brownfield (2) |
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What is infill status for historic districts? |
75% of land within 1/2 mile must be previous developed. Required for historic district point. |
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Priority Designation (for High Priority Site credit) can be defined by which orgs? (3) |
EPA National Priorities list, Federal Empowerment Zone, Federal Enterprise Community Site |
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FAR? |
Floor to Area Ratio (non res.) |
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DU/Acre? |
Dwelling Unit per Acre (residential) For Surrounding Density Credit |
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Surrounding Density Credit requirement? |
Meet certain values of FAR or DU/Acre within 1/4 mile radius of project. |
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Diverse Uses Credit requirement? |
Within 1/2 mile walking, need 4-7 units for 1 pt and 8+ uses for 2 pts. Need 3 out of 5 of categories |
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What are the categories for Diverse Uses? (5) |
Food Retail Community-Serving Retail Services Community and Civic Facilities Community Anchor Uses (large commercial offices) |
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Warehouses: Requirements for Surrounding Diversity/Density Credit? 2 Options |
Opt 1) Prev dev site, extra point if adj. to industrial site Opt 2) Meet 2-3 (1 pt) or 4 (2 pt) of following: - <10 miles driving of logistics hub e.g. airport -<1 mile from highway on ramp -<1 mile from freight rail line access pt -site is served by active freight rail spur |
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Access to Quality Transit requirement? |
1/4 mile walking to bus/rideshare, 1/2 mile walking to rapid transit/rail/ferry, includes stops planned to start within 2 years |
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School adaptation of Access to Quality Transit? |
No weekend trips required, or can use % of pedestrian access from students homes: elem/mid: 3/4 mi walking HS: 1.5 mi walking 50% of students = 1 pt, 60=2, 70=3 |
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Bicycle Network requirements (1 of 3) |
Any of following: -designated on -street bike lanes 5'+ wide -off street bike path 8' wide for 2-way -streets with speed 25mph or less |
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Bicycle Facilities network requirements (4)? |
-Bicycle network connecting 10 diverse uses (3 mi) -bike storage/entry within 200 yards of bike network -school/employment accessible via bike network if bldg is 50%+ res (3 mi) -bus stop, train station, or ferry (3 mi) |
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Bicycle Facilities storage/shower requirements for commercial bldgs? |
-short term 2.5% peak, min 4 -long term 5% reg occups, min 4 -1 onsite shower for 1st 100 visitors and addtl per next 150 |
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Bicycle Facilities storage/shower requirements for residential bldgs? |
-short term 2.5% peak, min 4 -long term 30% reg occups, min 1 space per res unit |
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How much parking must be for carpools? |
5% |
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Reduced Parking Footprint requirements? |
20% reduction of base ratio if no density/quality transit points 40% reduction if density/quality transit points earned |
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Green Vehicle |
45+ score on ACEEE annual vehicle rating guide |
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Green vehicle requirement for green vehicle designated parking? |
5% designated parking for green vehicles or 20% discount for green vehicles |
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How many parking spaces must have alternative energy charging? |
2% |
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School adaptation for green vehicles in regards to buses? |
NO and Particulate emissions limits for buses |
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Warehouse adaptation for green vehicles (2 options) |
1) purchase an EV fuel yard tractor 2) reduce truck idling by providing electrical connections for 50% of loading dock doors |
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SS Prereq Constr Act Pollution Prev requires (3)? |
2012 EPA Contruction General Permit meeting erosion and sedimentation control (ESC report), stabilization, and pollution prevention |
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Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan includes what? |
natural buffers and perimeter controls, controlling sediment pile discharges, minimizing dust, preserving topsoil |
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NPDES is? |
National Pollutant Discharge Eliminiation System, works to regulate stormwater discharge from construction sites |
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What kind of structural controls can help prevent erosion/sedimentation? (5) |
sediment trap, earth dike, silt fencing, terraces, rip rap |
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Environmental Site Assessment Prereq must only be met for what two types of bldgs? |
Schools and healthcare |
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What is the Environmental Site Assessment Prereq? |
Phase 1 site assessment. If necessary, phase 2 site assessment as well.
Expires partially at 180 days and fully at 1 year |
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For Protect/Restore Habitat, there are two options: 1) On Site Restoration (Greenfield and Prev Dev) and 2) Financial Support. What is the requirements for both? |
1) Greenfield: 40% preserve Prev Dev: restore 30% 2) 40 cents/SF of total site area to a land trust (Land Trust Alliance) |
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For soil restoration, what categories must be met? (5) |
Organic Matter, Compaction, Infiltration Rates, Soil Biology function or Soil Chemical characteristics |
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Open Space requirement and points? |
1 point. 30% of site to be open space, 25% of open space to be vegetated |
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Rainwater Mgmt - Requirements for both options? and Points |
Opt 1) Percentile of Rainfall events (over 30 years) 95%=2 pts, 98%=3 pts Opt 2) Natural Land Cover Conditions Retain same volume of run off as pre-dev natural hydrologies |
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How is rainfall events percentiles determined? (the Reference) |
EPA Stormwater Mrmt and National Climatic Data Center Website |
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What helps with rainwater mgmt? (5) |
Swales, rain gardens, green roofs, permanent pavement, rain barrels/cisterns |
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Heat Island Reduction: nonroof measures including material SRs/SRIs |
Plants, shade from alt energy sources, open grid paving (50% unbound) Materials of SRI of 0.33 or 3 year SR of 0.28 |
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Heat Island Reduction: Roof SRI requirements |
Low Slope (<2:12) - 82 SRI and 64 3 year High Slope - 39 SRI or 32 3 year |
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Heat Island Reduction: Parking Under Cover Reqs? (% of spaces covered and Cover reqs) |
Min of 75% spaces under cover not including bicycles. Cover must have 39 SRI or 32 3 year SRI, veg roof, or be covered in energy recovery systems |
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What are the two options for Heat Island Reduction (simple)? |
Nonroof/Roof measures, Parking under cover |
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What does BUG stand for? |
Backlight, Uplight, Glare |
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Light Pollution Reduction credit requirements? |
Follow BUG when choosing lighting. |
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For schools using Site Master Plan credit, 4 out of 6 credits must be achieved. What are these 6 credits? |
High Priority Site, Open Space, Heat Island, Protect/Restore Habitat, Rainwater Mgmt, and Light Pollution Reduction |
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For Places of Respite credit, what are the space requirements? How much indoor space is allowed to count? |
5% of building area for patients/visitors 2% of building area for staff 30% of area can be indoors |
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Direct Exterior Access (healthcare) requires how much SF/patient? How many points? |
5 SF/patient for 75% of patients 4+hours stay 1 point |
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Joint Use of Facilities credit requirements (3 options) and points? |
1 point Opt 1) Allow Public Access to bldg space (3+ facilities) Opt 2) Share Bldg Space (2 dedicated use spaces) Opt 3) Off campus services for Students -2/6: Auditorium gym, cafeteria, pool, classroom, or athletic fields |
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Outdoor Water Use Reduction PREREQ requirements? and the credit? |
Rrereq = 30% reduction Credit = 50% using EPA WaterSense Budget Tool
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How long can temporary irrigation be used for Outdoor Water Use reduction? |
2 years |
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What is the difference between strategies you can use for outdoor water reduction pre-req and the credit? |
Prereq is done via plants and efficient irrigation (how much water is consumed in general) Credit can be achieved by how the water is obtained (e.g. alternative water sources) |
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How many points for Outdoor Water Use Reduction? (Both no irrig. and reduced irrig.) |
2 points for none, and 1 for reduced (50%) |
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Indoor Water Use Reduction Prereq vs credit (% and strategy difference) |
Prereq=20% (efficiency) Credit=25-50% +1pt/5% (efficiency and alt water sources)
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Baselines for toilets, urinals, public BR faucet, private BR faucet, kitchen faucet, and shower head |
Toilet = 1.6 gpf Urinal = 1 gpf Public BR Faucet = 0.5 gpm private BR faucet = 2.2 gpm Kitchen faucet = 2.2 gpm showerhead = 2.5 gpm |
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What can be used for all applicances to achieve indoor water use reduction prereq WITHOUT calculations? |
WaterSense |
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Appliance requirements for indoor water use reduction: Residence clothes washer Ice Machine Residence dishwasher Community dishwasher Prerinse Spray Valve |
Energy Star = res clothes washer, ice machine, res dishwasher CEE Tier 3A = Comm dishwasher Prerinse Spray Valve < 1.3 gpm |
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What is the Building Level Water Metering prereq requirement? |
instlal water meters to record TOTAL potable water use for bldg/grounds |
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Bldg Level Water Metering credit requires measuring what? (6) |
Measure 2 subsystems: Irrigation, indoor plumbing, domestic HW, Boilers, Reclaimed water, or other process water |
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Cooling Tower Water Use credit requirement and points? |
1 point Potable water analysis to optimize CT cycles |
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What must be measured as part of the potable water analysis of a Cooling Tower? (5) |
CA, Alkalinity, SiO2, Cl, Conductivity |
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Cooling tower water is lost due to...?(3) |
Evaporation, blowdown, and drift |
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Fundamental Cx and Verif Prereq requires what? (4) |
OPR, BOD, Cx Plan, O&M Plan |
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When should Cx Agent be designated by? |
Before end of design phase |
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EA Prereq Min Energy Perf, what are the 3 options? |
1) Whole bldg energy simulation 2) ASHRAE 50% Energy Design Guide 3) Advcd Bldgs Core Perf. Guide |
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For EA energy pre req, what are the % improvement requirements in energy for new construction, major renovation, and core&shell? |
New const=5% Major Renov=3% Core/shell=2% |
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ASHRAE 50% Energy Design Guide is applicable for what 4 types of bldgs? |
small office (<100k SF), Med/Lg Retail, K-12 schools, and Large Hospitals (>100k) |
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What is the size limit for using Advanced Bldgs Core Performance Guide? And what credit is this guide used for? |
<100k SF, used for energy performance calc |
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Up to how many points can be earned for new construction for optimize energy perf credit? What is the range of percentages for points? |
18 points, 6-50% |
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What is the requirement for fundamental refrigerant mgmt prereq for new bldgs and for renovations? |
zero CFCs for new bldgs renovs must have a scheduled phase out, but equip <0.5lbs of refrigerant are exempt |
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What is the requirements for EA Bldg Level Energy Metering credit? (2) |
Install meters to measure total bldg energy usage Share data for 5 years at 1 month or smaller intervals |
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What are the points and the requirements for Advcd Energy Metering?(2) |
1 point 1) Meter whole bldg systems s.a. gas, electricity, propane, ch w, on site renewables 2) Meter any individual uses that are 10% of total building consumption s.a. HVAC, lighting, elevators |
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What are the requirements and points for Demand Response credit? |
2 points Opt 1) IF DR program available, 1 year enrollment + 10% of estimated peak demand reduction/rescheduling Opt 2) No DR available, design building to participate in future program |
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What are the renewable energy systems allowed? (7) |
PV, Wind, Solar Thermal, Geothermal, Biofuel Based, Hydroelectric, Wave/Tidal |
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What percentages earn what points for Renewable Energy Production? (3) |
1%=1 pt 5%=2 pt 10%=3pt
Renewable energy cost reduction |
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What biofuels are ineligible for renewable energy credit? (4) |
Burning trash, forest bio mass (except mill residue), painted wood, preserved wood |
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Green Power and Carbon Offsets credit requirement for how many points? |
5 year contract for 50% (1 pt) or 100% (2 pts) of bldg energy for green power or carbon offsets with renewable energy provider |
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What is Green-E? |
Used in purchase of green power/REC certified for Green Power/Carbon Offsets credit |
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For MR Prereq Storage and Collection of Recyclables, what materials need to be stored (5)? And what also needs to be stored (2/3)? |
Mixed paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, metals. 2/3: Batteries, Hg Lamps, or electronic waste |
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What is the adaptation for MR Prereq Storage and Collection of Recyclables for retail? |
Retail must do a waste stream audit and find top 5 waste streams. Must provide dedicated collection areas for top 4 waste streams. |
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How many materials must be diverted from landfills for the Construction and Demo Waste Mgmt Plan? |
5 |
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Construction and Demolition Waste Mgmt Credit, what are the points and requirements for the 'diversion' of material streams option? |
50% diversion of 3 material streams = 1 pt 75% diversion of 4 materials streams = 2 pt |
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Construction and Demolition Waste Mgmt Credit, what are the points and requirements for the 'reduction' of material streams option? |
2 points Max waste of 2.5 lb/SF |
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What is excluded from waste mgmt plan? (3) |
excavated soil, land-clearing debris, and alternative daily cover |
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What are the options for Bldg Life Cycle Impact Reduction credit? (4) |
Historic Bldg Reuse Renov of abandoned or blighted bldg Bldg and Material Reuse LCA Whole Bldg |
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What is the requirement for the renovation of a blighted or abandoned bldg? |
Maintain 50% of SA and 25% of SA may be excluded due to damage. |
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Building and Material Reuse requires what %s of msmt for points? |
25-75% of SURFACE AREA resused, 2-4 points |
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What does Bldg and Material Reuse NOT include for Bldg Life Cycle Impact Reduction? (2) |
Windows, hazardous items (s.a. lead painted walls) |
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If using LCA option for Bldg Life Cycle Impact Reduction Credit, what is the percent reduction required in how many impact categories? |
10% reduction in 3 impact categories |
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What are the impact categories for LCA? (6) |
GWP, ODP, acidification, Eutrophication, O zone, depletion of non-renewables |
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What is the assumed service life of a bldg in the LCA? |
60 years |
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PCR? |
Product Category Rule |
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For Bldg Prop Optimization and Disclosure credit, how many EPDs are required from how many manufacturers? |
20 EPDs from 5 different manufacturers |
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Point difference between an product specific EPD, Industry-wide generic EPD, and product specific declaration? |
1/4= product specific declaration 1/2=industry-wide generic EPD 1= product specific EPD |
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What mile radius must a product be extracted/manufactured for it to count for double the points? |
100 miles |
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CSR? |
Corporate Sustainability Report |
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For Sourcing of Raw Materials, how many product reports are needed from how many manufs? |
20 reports from 5 manufacturers |
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What are the 4 frameworks used for raw material sourcing reports? |
GRI Sustainability Report, OECD Guidelines, UN Global Impact, ISO 26000 |
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EPR |
Extended Producer Responbility |
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Take Back program for EPR? |
Manufacturer can take back product at end of life to reuse it in a closed-loop recycling process |
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For Sourcing of Raw Materials credit using the leadership extraction practices, what is the requirement? |
25% of total products by cost that show responsible extraction and sustainable process. |
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What can manufacturers do that works towards Sourcing of Raw Materials, leadership extraction option? (4) and the percent worth |
EPR certified/takeback program - 50% of cost FSC wood - 100% of cost Biobased Material - 100% Recycled Content 100% for post consumer and 50% for pre consumer Reuse - 100% |
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What standard must Biobased Material meet? |
Sustainable Agricultural Standard |
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What can be used for Material Ingredient Reporting? (3) |
Supply manufacturer inventory, HPD, Cradle-to-Cradle certification |
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Material Ingredient Reporting option vs Material Ingredient Optimization option? |
Reporting - 20 products from 5 manufs Optimization - 25% by cost of material ingredients meet certain standards (3) |
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25% by cost of material ingredients must meet what standards? (3) |
GreenScreen V1.2 Benchmark Cradle-to-Cradle REACH Optimization |
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PBT? |
persstent bioaccumulative and toxic |
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What are the 4 restricted PBTs? |
Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Copper |
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What is the minimal chemical content for medical furnishings (amount) and what are the 4 out 5 groups it must apply to? |
100 ppm Formaldehyde, added anti-microbial treatments, heavy metals, chromium, and stain/nonstick treatments |
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For medical furnishings, how much must apply to chemical content requirements for credit? (1 and 2 points) |
1 pt = 30% by cost 2 pt = 40% by cost |
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What are the 7 strategies you can use for Design for Flexibility credit? |
Interstitial space, program for soft space, shell space, horizontal expansion capacity, future parking designation, demountable partitions, movable/modular casework |
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What standard is used for mech vent in IAQ Performance credit? |
ASHRAE 62.1 2010 |
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What standard is used for natural ventilation IAQ? |
CISBE App Manual for Naturally Ventilated bldgs |
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What is ASHRAE 170.8? |
Operating Rooms |
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What are the requirements for Min IAQ performance Prereq? (4) |
Follow ASHRAE 62.1 -2010 CO sensors in Residences Glass doors on fireplaces Monitor at least 1 of following with 10% range from setpoint and alarm at 15%: EA, Nat Vent Openings, CO2 levels
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What are the available enhanced IAQ strategies for mechanical ventilation? (3) (all must comply) |
Entryway systems, Interior cross contamination prevention, and filtration |
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What is the entryway systems requirement for IAQ? |
install 10' long entryway with mats, grilles, grates in floor at all regular entrances |
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What is the internal cross contamination requirements for IAQ? (4) |
negative pressure, self closing doors, 0.5 cfm/sf exhaust, deck-to-deck partitions of contamination spaces |
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What is the filtration requirement? |
MERV 13 filters for OA |
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What are the available enhanced IAQ strategies for natural ventilation? (2) (all must comply) |
Entryway systems and design calcs |
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Natural Ventilation calculations must meet what? |
CISBE AM10 |
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For Additional Enhanced IAQ Strategies, what is exterior contamination prevention requirement? |
Use CFD or other to show OAI contamination levels are low enough. |
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For Additional Enhanced IAQ Strategies, what is Increased Ventilation requirement? |
Increase 30% over prereq |
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For Additional Enhanced IAQ Strategies, what is CO2 monitoring requirement? (2) |
3-6' above floor, Tied into BMS or alarm at 10% exceedance |
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What are the requirements for Env Tobacco Smoke Control prereq (non residential)? (3) |
No smoking inside, no smoking within 25' of entries/OAI, signs of smoking policy 10' of all bldg entryways |
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What is the smoking inside exception for residential? |
Smoking allowed inside in compartamentalized spaces: weather stopping and separate ventilation/exhaust systems |
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What 7 material categories are included in Low Emitting Materials? |
Interior paints/coatings Interior adhesives Flooring Composite Wood Ceilings/walls/accoustic insulation Furniture Exterior Applied Products (schools/healthcare) |
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What are the reqs for Construction IAQ Mgmt plan? (5) |
MERV 8 during construction, protect absorbative materials to prevent mold, no smoking inside bldg, sealed ductwork, high VOC materials stored outside |
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What is the flushout requirement if done before occupancy? |
14000 ft3 OA/SF at 60-80F and <60% humidity |
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What is the flushout requirement if partially done after occupancy? |
3500 CF/SF before occup., 0.30 OA/SF until 14000 CF met |
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What are the two requirements for Thermal Comfort credit? |
Meet ASHRAE 55 -2010 Thermal control for 50% of individuals and 100% of shared spaces |
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What are the 6 factors for thermal comfort? |
Temperature, RH, fpm, clothing factor, thermal radiation, and occupant activity |
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For lighting control option under Interior Lighting Credit, what are the two requirements? |
90% of occupants must have task lighting and 100% of shared spaces Lighting controls must have off, mid, and on levels |
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SDA? |
Spatial Daylight Autonomy - % of floor space where lighting can be met for 50% of hours |
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ASE |
Annual Sunlight Exposure - % of work hours that lighting exceeds a certain threshold |
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DAM |
Daylight Autonomy Max - % of work hours that daylighting exceeds design |
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What is the percentage of areas that must have direct line of site to views? |
75% |
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What qualifies as line of site view? (2/4) |
Multiple lines of sight in difference direction (90d) Views that include 2/3: flora/fauna, movement, or objects 25'+ from exterior Unobstructed views located within 3x head height View Factor of 3+ |
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What is the max background noise for schools from HVAC? |
40 dBa |
