GBES+LEED+AP+BD+C+Flash+Cards

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

What must your erosion control plan adhere to?

What is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?

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3

What are the types of sensitive sites to avoid building on?

©GBES

4

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

What is the building requirement for projects in places without legally adopted flood hazard map?

Who defines Prime Farmland?

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2

LEED BD+C

How is a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment more in depth?

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LEED BD+C

A report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities

2003 EPA Construction General Permit (or local standards, whichever is more stringent)

product for use by purchaser only

2


1

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LEED BD+C

-Prime farmland

A further investigation that collects original samples of soil, groundwater, or building materials to analyze for quantitative

-Flood plain -Endangered species habitat -Land within 50' (15 meters) of wetlands -Land within 100' (30 meters) of a water body

product for use by purchaser only4

4


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LEED BD+C

Cannot build on a floodplain subject to a 1% or greater chance of flooding in any given year

The U.S. Department of Agriculture


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5

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LEED BD+C

Define Development Footprint

What are the requirements for surrounding density?

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LEED BD+C

What are the minimum surrounding density requirements?

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What are the requirements for diverse uses?

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LEED BD+C

What are the five use categories for diverse uses?

What are the distances for Access to Quality Transit?

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LEED BD+C

Locate on a site whose surrounding existing density within 1/4 mile (400-meter) radius of the project boundary meets either the 'separate residential and nonresidential densities' or 'combined density' values.

The total land area of a project site covered by buildings, streets, parking areas, and other typically impermeable surfaces constructed as part of the project

product for use by purchaser only LEED BD+C

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7

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Construct or renovate a building or a space within a building such that the building’s main entrance is within a 1/2-mile (800-meter) walking distance of the main entrance of four to seven (1 point) or eight or more (2 points) existing and publicly available diverse uses product for use by purchaser only LEED BD+C


0.5 Non residential density (FAR) and 7 Residential density (DU/acre) -OR22,000 SF / acre of buildable land combined density product for use by purchaser only

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10

1/4 mile (400-meter) walking distance of existing or planned bus, streetcar, or rideshare stops, or within a 1/2-mile (800meter) walking distance of existing or planned bus rapid transit stops, light or heavy rail stations, commuter rail stations or ferry terminals. product for use by purchaser only 12

LEED BD+C

-Food retail -Community-serving retail -Services -Civic and community facilities -Community anchor uses (BD&C and ID&C only) product for use by purchaser only

11

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LEED BD+C

Where is Access to Quality Transit measured from?

How many bike racks are required for a commercial building?

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LEED BD+C

How many bike racks are required for residential project?

©GBES

How many shower and changing facilities are required for a commercial project?

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LEED BD+C

How do you calculate an FTE?

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17

How many preferred parking spaces are required for Green Vehicles?

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LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

Short-term storage for at least 2.5% of all peak visitors (no fewer than 4 spaces per building) and long-term storage for 5% of all regular building occupants (no fewer than 4 spaces per building).

A functional entry - a building opening designed to be used by pedestrians and open during regular business hours. It does not include any door exclusively designated as an emergency exit, or a garage door not designed as a pedestrian entrance.


At least one for the first 100 FTE and one additional for every 150 regular building occupants thereafter.


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13

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Short-term storage for at least 2.5% of all peak visitors (no fewer than 4 spaces per building) and long-term storage for 30% of all regular building occupants. product for use by purchaser only

15

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

Provide preferred parking for green vehicles for 5% of the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.

An 8-hour occupant has an FTE value of 1.0; a part-time occupant has a FTE value based on work hours per day divided by 8



LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

How many EVSE stations must be installed for Green Vehicles?

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For previously developed or graded sites, how much habitat needs to be restored?

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20

What is an example of a monoculture planting, which would not help with restoring/protecting habitat?

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LEED BD+C

What areas can be excluded from the vegetation and soil requirements to restore/protect habitat?

©GBES

©GBES LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

©GBES

How is preferred parking defined?

23

For school projects what areas can be excluded from soil restoration criteria to restore/protect habitat?

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

The parking spots closest to the main entrance of a building (exclusive of spaces designated for handicapped persons). For employee parking, it refers to the spots that are closest to the entrance used by employees. product for use by purchaser only LEED BD+C

Turf grass

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Athletic fields


20

2% of all parking spaces (preferred parking spaces may not be counted).


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30% (including the building footprint) of all portions of the site


21

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Vegetated landscape areas that are constructed to accommodate rainwater infiltration.


LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

What amount of financial support can be provided to restore/protect habitat?

What are the distance limitations when providing financial support to protect/restore habitat?

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©GBES

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

What should be included in a sustainable landscape plan?

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LEED BD+C

What are the IESNA lighting zones?

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

When an organization/agency is providing space for shared use to students, what should be included?

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29

What slope is important for heat island effect - roof?

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LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

Financial support must be provided to a nationally or locally recognized land trust or conservation organization within the same EPA Level III ecoregion or the project’s state (or within 100 miles of the project [160 kilometers] for projects outside the U.S.). For U.S. projects, the land trust must be accredited by the Land Trust Alliance.

$0.40 / SF ($4 / m2)


LZ0 - Wilderness; LZ1 - Dark (parks, rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential, light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial, industrial, high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas) product for use by purchaser only28 LEED BD+C

2:12 slope; > means steeped slope and requires an initial SRI of 39 or greater; 2:12 <_ means low slope and requires an SRI of 82 or greater


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25

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List of all plant species, noting whether or not they are native/adapted; info about invasive species and pests those plants may harbor; best maintenance practices for the chosen plants, and site maps showing boudaries for the protected habitat areas product for use by purchaser only

27

LEED BD+C

Auditorium, Gym, Cafeteria, One or more classrooms, Swimming Pool, or Playing Field


LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

For Schools to achieve Site Master Plan, how many other credits must be met?

What causes skyglow?

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What is the default gender ratio for indoor water use reduction calculations?

33

LEED BD+C

What fixtures and fittings must be included in the indoor water use reduction calculations?

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LEED BD+C

What is the discount parking rate for Green Vehicles?

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LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

©GBES

©GBES

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When can wetlands count as open space?

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LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

At least 4 of 6 of these credits: -LT Credit High Priority Site -SS Credit Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat -SS Credit Open Space -SS Credit Rainwater Management -SS Credit Heat Island Reduction -SS Credit Light Pollution Reduction

Stray light from unshielded light sources and light reflecting off surfaces that then enter the atmosphere and illuminate and reflect off dust, debris, and water vapor.


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LEED BD+C

Water closets, urinals, lavatory faucets, showers, kitchen sink faucets, and prerinse spray valves


LEED BD+C

1 to 1; i.e. 50/50 male to female


LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

Wetlands or naturally designed ponds may count as open space and the side slope gradients average 1:4 (vertical: horizontal) or less and are vegetated.

20% discount


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LEED BD+C

What documents get created during fundamental commissioning and verification?

What are the benefits of commissioning?

©GBES37 LEED BD+C

What do the Owner's Project Requirements typically include?

39

LEED BD+C

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

Process Energy is considered to include, but is not limited to what?

What should the Basis of Design include?

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

What energy-related systems must be commissioned?

©GBES

©GBES

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©GBES

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LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

Reduced Energy Use, Lower Operating Costs, Reduced Contractor Callbacks, Better Building Documentation, Improved Occupant Productivity, and Verification that Systems perform with Owner' Project Requirements

Cx report Current facility requirements Operations and maintenance plan


38 product for use by purchaser only

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

Owner and User Requirements, Environmental and Sustainability Goals, Energy Efficiency Goals, Indoor Environmental Quality Requirements, Equipment and System Expectations, Building Occupant and O&M Personnel Requirements. product for use by purchaser only40

-Mechanical, including HVAC&R equipment and controls -Electrical lighting and daylighting controls -Plumbing, including domestic hot water systems -Renewable energy systems product for use by purchaser only

39

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

Miscellaneous Equipment, Computers, Elevators, Escalators, Kitchen Cooking & Refrigeration Equipment, Laundry Washing & Drying, Lighting Exempt from Power Allowance (e.g., Medical Equipment), and other (e.g., Waterfall or Fountain Pumps) product for use by purchaser only

37

42

Primary Design Assumptions, Standards, & Narrative Descriptions


41

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

Regulated or (non-process) Energy includes?

©GBES43

44

What refrigerant management procedure governs reducing annual leakage of CFC-based refrigerants to 5% or less?

What device is used to regulate humidity and temperature, making building systems more energy efficient?

45

LEED BD+C

©GBES

46

LEED BD+C

What are the three (3) compliance path options described in Optimize Energy Performance (EA Prerequisite 2)?

©GBES

©GBES LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

©GBES

What generates both electrical power and thermal energy from a single fuel source?

47

What are the six (6) components of ASHRAE 90.1?

©GBES

48

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

Lighting (interior, parking garage, surface parking, façade, or building grounds) HVAC, service water heating for domestic or space heating purposes.

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration


44

LEED BD+C

43

LEED BD+C

EPA Clean Air Act, Title VI, Rule 608

An economizer



45

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

Option 1. Whole Building Energy Simulation, Option 2. Prescriptive Compliance Path: ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide Option 3. Prescriptive Compliance Path: Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide

Building envelope, HVAC, Service Water Heating, Power, Lighting, Other Equipment



48


LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

What four fundamental strategies can increase energy performance?

©GBES49 LEED BD+C

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50

What biofuel systems are NOT eligible for Renewable Energy Production?

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52

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

What are the two (2) Options for Enhanced Refrigerant Management?

©GBES

©GBES LEED BD+C

What are the eligible types of systems for Renewable Energy Production?

©GBES

What are the thresholds for renewable energy production credit?

53

What types of equipment are NOT subject to the Fundamental Refrigerant Management requirements?

©GBES

54

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C (except Core and Shell): 1%, 5%, 10% LEED BD+C: Core and Shell: 1%, 3%, 5%

Orientation, Site Energy Sources, Efficient Envelope, Energy Recovery Systems


50

LEED BD+C

52

LEED BD+C

Photovoltaic systems, Wind energy systems, Solar thermal systems, Biofuelbased electrical systems, Geothermal heating or electric systems, Lowimpact hydroelectric power systems, Wave & tidal power systems product for use by purchaser only

51

LEED BD+C

Small HVAC units (less than 0.5 lbs [225 grams] of refrigerant), standard refrigerators, small water coolers.


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LEED BD+C

Combustion of municipal solid waste, Forestry biomass waste other than mill residue, Coated Wood, or Treated Wood.



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Option 1. No refrigerants or Low-Impact Refrigerants Option 2. Calculation of Refrigeration Impact


53

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

What is the duration and % a project must engage in to earn points under Green Power and Carbon Offsets?

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

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56

Carbon offsets can be used to mitigate what type(s) of emissions for Green Power and Carbon Offsets?

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

What is the distance ALL naturally ventilated spaces must be in proximity to an operable wall or roof opening to the outdoors?

What are the three (3) basic methods for ventilating buildings?

©GBES

©GBES LEED BD+C

RECs can be used to mitigate what type(s) of emissions for Green Power and Carbon Offsets?

©GBES

What are the two (2) Options to determine electricity use for Green Power and Carbon Offsets?

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LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

Option 1. Use the calculated energy consumption results from EA Prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance or Option 2. Estimate electricity use using CBECS database product for use by purchaser only

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Scope 2, electricity use.

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LEED BD+C

Mechanical Ventilation (active ventilation), Natural Ventilation (passive ventilation), MixedMode Ventilation (both mechanical & natural ventilation)

25' feet



LEED BD+C

Scope 1 or Scope 2 emissions.


5-year contract AND 50% provision of the project's energy from green power, carbon offsets, or renewable energy certificates.

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59

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What is the typical permitted distance for Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control (IEQ Prerequisite 2)?

What is the maximum background noise level allowed for HVAC equipment in classrooms required for Minimum Acoustical Performance (IEQ Prerequisite 3)? ©GBES

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LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

What acoustic issues need to considered for Acoustic Performance?

©GBES

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©GBES

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LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

What is considered a densely occupied space when monitoring CO2 concentrations for mechanically ventilated spaces? ©GBES

At what % must an outdoor air delivery monitoring system generate an alarm for insufficient airflow values or carbon dioxide?

65

For increased ventilation what % must mechanically ventilated spaces increase outdoor air ventilation rates required by ASHRAE 62.1?

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

45 dBA


10% variation from design values

product for use by purchaser only64 LEED BD+C

30% above rates required by ASHRAE 62.1


25' feet

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61

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HVAC background noise Sound transmission Reverberation time Sound reinforcement and masking systems product for use by purchaser only

63

LEED BD+C

25 people or more per 1,000 square feet


LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

What filtration media is required for Enhanced IAQ strategies?

How does a project confirm natural ventilation is an effective strategy?

©GBES

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What are the five (5) areas SMACNA standards for recommended IAQ Control Measures?

What is required for Construction IAQ Management Plan?

69

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©GBES

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What are the two (2) Options for Indoor Air Quality Assessment?

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

©GBES

©GBES

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What are the two (2) building flush-out paths a project can consider for IAQ Assessment?

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

Follow the CIBSE flow diagram.

MERV 13 or F7 (CEN Standard EN 779-2002)


68

67

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LEED BD+C

Meet or exceed SMACNA guidelines

HVAC protection Source control Pathway interruption Housekeeping Scheduling product for use by purchaser only


Protect absorptive materials stored on-site Use MERV 8 (F5) filters on operating air-handlers Prohibit smoking in the building and within 25' (7.5 meters) of entrances 70


69

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

14,000 Cubic Feet of Outdoor Air per SF of Floor Area @ 60°F & 60% relative humidity OR 3,500 Cubic Feet of Outdoor Air per SF of Floor Area @ Minimum Rate of .30 (cfm) until reaching 14,000 Cubic Feet per SF

Option 1. Flush-out, Option 2. Air testing


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LEED BD+C

At what height must air samples be collected at for IAQ Assessment?

What are the general emissions evaluation standards associated with low-emitting adhesives and sealants?

©GBES73

How long must permanent entryway systems be in the primary direction of travel for Enhanced IAQ Strategies?

75

LEED BD+C

What MERV rating must mechanically ventilated buildings design HVAC systems to filter supply air prior to occupancy?

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

What types of rooms would require negative air pressure, self-closing doors, and deckto-deck partitions or hard-lid ceilings for interior crosscontamination prevention? ©GBES

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LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

©GBES

©GBES

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What % of the building occupants must have individual lighting controls for Interior Lighting?

©GBES

78

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.1-2010 and German AgBB Testing and Evaluation Scheme (2010)


MERV 13 (F7) or higher


LEED BD+C

At least 90% of individual occupant spaces and 100% of shared multi-occupant spaces


74

3 to 6 feet (900 to 1,800 mm) above floor to represent the breathing zone


73

LEED BD+C

10' (3 meters) in the primary direction of travel at regularly used exterior entrances.


75

LEED BD+C

Garages Houskeeping and laundry areas Copying and printing rooms


LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

How many modes must lighting systems be able to operate in?

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80

What are the six (6) primary comfort factors associated with ASHRAE 55?

©GBES

82

LEED BD+C

What are the three (3) options to achieve IEQ Credit Daylight?

©GBES

©GBES LEED BD+C

What standards must be followed for thermal comfort design?

©GBES

What % of the building occupants must have individual comfort controls for Thermal Comfort?

83

What % of regularly occupied floor area must achieve daylight illumination for IEQ Credit Daylight?

©GBES

84

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

At least 50% of individual occupant spaces and 100% for all shared multi-occupant spaces


Metabolic Rate, Clothing Insulation, Air Temperature, Radiant Temperature, Air Speed, Humidity

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75% = 1 Point

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3: On, off, and mid-level


79

LEED BD+C

Option 1. ASHRAE Standard 55-10 OR Option 2. IOS and CEN Standards product for use by purchaser only

81

LEED BD+C

Option 1. Simulation: Spatial daylight autonomy and annual sunlight exposure Option 2. Simulation: I luminance calculations Option 3. Measurement


83

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LEED BD+C

What % of regularly occupied floor area must have direct line of sight to the outdoors via vision glazing for IEQ Credit Views?

What are the four kinds of views?

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LEED BD+C

Views into the interior atria may be used to meet what percent of the required area for Quality Views?

©GBES

©GBES

What dBA must background noise from HVAC equipment be reduced to for Minimum Acoustic Performance?

87

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

What is the maximum number of points a project can earn for achieving Exemplary Performance?

What is the maximum number of points a project can earn for IN Credit Innovation for the innovation option?

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©GBES

90

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

-Multiple lines of sight to vision glazing in different directions at least 90 degrees apart -Views that include at least two of the following: (1) flora, fauna, or sky; (2) movement; and (3) objects at least 25 feet (7.5 meters) from the exterior of the glazing -Unobstructed views located within the distance of three times the head height of the vision glazing -Views with a view factor of 3 or greater

75% = 1 Point


86

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85

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40 dBA 30%


88


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LEED BD+C

4 Points

2 Points


90


87

89

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LEED BD+C

What is the maximum number of points a project can earn for Pilot Credits?

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

What is the maximum number of points a project can earn for Regional Priority credits?

©GBES

What is required for LEED Accredited Professional credit?

93

At a minimum, projects must provide dedicated area for collection and storage of what five (5) materials?

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

What do calculations need to be done by for Construction and Demolition Waste Management?

What are the minimum % thresholds for debris to be recycled or salvaged for Construction and Demolition Waste Management?

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

One LEED AP with a specialty appropriate for the project

4 Points


92

Paper, Corrugated Cardboard, Glass, Plastics, and Metals

94

4 Points


LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

50% = 1 Point; 75% = 2 Points

Weight or Volume


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LEED BD+C



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LEED BD+C

What is required for a project team to establish for Construction and Demolition Waste Management Planning?

©GBES

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©GBES

What international alternative compliance path is available for material ingredient optimization?

99

For Innovation credit when pursuing Option 1 Innovation what must the team identify?

©GBES

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

What is a BAS?

What is WaterSense?

©GBES

98

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LEED BD+C

©GBES

Who is NOT required to have a Chain of Custody documentation for FSCcertified wood?

101

©GBES

100

102

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

End User

Waste diversion goals

product for use by purchaser only product for use by purchaser only

97

98

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

Intent of proposed innovation credit, proposed requirement(s) for compliance, proposed submittals, and strategies used to meet requirement(s)

REACH Optimization


100

99

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

WaterSense is a partnership program sponsored by EPA, helping consumers identify water-efficient products and programs.



102

Building Automation System (BAS), it uses computerbased monitoring to coordinate, organize, and optimize building control subsystems, including lighting, equipment scheduling, and alarm reporting. product for use by purchaser only

101

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

At what heights should CO2 sensors be placed at for breathing zone requirements?

©GBES

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When can certification be revoked?

©GBES LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

What is Technical Release (TR) 55?

©GBES

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What energy-related building aspects must be considered for Integrative Process?

©GBES

LEED BD+C

106 LEED BD+C

What water-related building aspects must be considered for Integrative Process?

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How many potential strategies must be assessed for each energy-related building aspect for Integrative Design?

©GBES

108

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

Certification may be revoked from any LEED project upon gaining knowledge of noncompliance with any applicable MPR. If such a circumstance occurs, registration and/or certification fees will not be refunded. product for use by purchaser only LEED BD+C


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Site conditions Massing and orientation Basic envelope attributes Lighting levels Thermal comfort ranges Plug and process load needs


Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.

106

An approach to hydrology in which watersheds are modeled to calculate storm runoff volume, peak rate of discharge, hydrographs, and storage volumes, developed by the former USDA Soil Conservation Service product for use by purchaser only

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

At least 2 strategies must be assessed for each of the six aspects.

Interior water demand Outdoor water demand Process water demand Supply sources


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107

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LEED BD+C

What tool is used to benchmark building performance for Integrative Design?

©GBES

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©GBES

What percent of a building must be maintained for historic building reuse?

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When renovating an abandoned or blighted building what percent of the building must be maintained?

©GBES

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

What is the minimum percent reuse required for building and material reuse?

What are the six impact categories of a life-cycle assessment?

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

©GBES

What LEED ND certification designations are eligible for LEED ND Location credit?

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114

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LEED BD+C

-LEED ND Pilot, Stage 2 LEED ND Certified Plan -LEED ND Pilot, Stage 3 LEED ND Certified Project -LEED 2009, Stage 2 Pre-certified LEED ND Plan -LEED 2009, Stage 3 LEED ND Certified Neighborhood Development -LEED v4 LEED ND Certified Plan -LEED v4 LEED ND Certified Built Project product for use by purchaser only

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109

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LEED BD+C

At least 50% by surface area of the existing structure, enclosure, and interior structural elements.


EPA's Target Finder

112

LEED BD+C

There is no minimum requirement. The historic designation must be maintained however.


111

LEED BD+C

-Global warming potential (greenhouse gases) -Depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer -Acidification of land and water sources -Eutrophication -Formation of tropospheric ozone -Depletion of nonrenewable energy resources


114

At least 25% from off site or on site as a percentage of the surface area.


113

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

When conducting a wholebuilding life-cycle assessment what are the min/max reductions of the impact categories?

©GBES

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116

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LEED BD+C

What is the location valuation factor for the optimization and disclosure credits?

©GBES

For a whole-building life-cycle assessment what is the service life of the baseline building?

117

What is the minimum number of products required for the disclosure option of the MR credits?

©GBES

118

LEED BD+C

LEED BD+C

What factor is used to determine the optimization of the MR credits?

What are the three types of EPDs and what is the product value of each type?

©GBES

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120

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LEED BD+C

A minimum of 10% in at least 3 impact categories (of which one must be GHG emissions) and do not exceed any impact category by more than 5% compared to a baseline building.

60 years


116

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115

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At least 20 different permanently installed products sourced from at least 5 different manufacturers product for use by purchaser only


118

Products and materials that are extracted, manufactured, and purchased within 100 miles (160 km) of the project value are valued at 200% of their cost. product for use by purchaser only

117

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LEED BD+C

Product-specific declaration: 1/4 of a product

Use products that comply with the criteria of each credit based on the cost of the products, compared to the total value of permanently installed products.

Industry-wide (generic) EPD: 1/2 of a product Product-specific Type III EPD: 1 product


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119

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LEED BD+C

How many qualifying products must be sourced for exemplary peformance for product disclosure?

A cradle-to-gate assessment is required for what material disclosure?

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Structure and enclosure materials may not constitute more than what percent of compliant building products for material disclosure and optimization?

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All EPDs must be consistent with what standards?

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LEED BD+C

What are the acceptable corporate sustainability reporting (CSR) frameworks?

What are the types of responsible extraction criteria for sourcing of raw materials?

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LEED BD+C

Each of the three types of EPDs require at least a cradle-to-gate scope.

At least 40 qualifying products


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ISO standards 14025, 14040, 14044, and EN 15804 or ISO 21930

30%


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-Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Report -Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

-Extended producer responsibility -Bio-based materials -Wood products -Materials reuse -Recycled content

-U.N. Global Compact: Communication of Progress -ISO 26000: 2010 Guidance on Social Responsibility


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LEED BD+C

What standards are acceptable for material ingredient optimization?

What Cradle-to-Cradle certified products count towards material ingredient optimization?

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What information must be inventoried for a site assessment?

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What should be used to estimate the water storage capacity of a site during a site assessment?

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

What is a three-year aged SR (or SRI)?

What should be used to designate a site as prime farmland and identify its soil classification?

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-Cradle to Cradle v2 Gold: 100% of cost -Cradle to Cradle v2 Platinum: 150% of cost -Cradle to Cradle v3 Silver: 100% of cost -Cradle to Cradle v3 Gold or Platinum: 150% of cost

GreenScreen v1.2 Benchmark Cradle to Cradle Certified REACH Optimization (International Alternative Compliance Path) product for use by purchaser only


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Urban Hydrology for Small Watersheds Technical Release 55 (TR-55) or local equivalent for projects outside the U.S.


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Natural Resources Conservation Service (or local equivalent)


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-Topography -Hydrology -Climate -Vegetation -Soils -Human use -Human health effects product for use by purchaser only LEED BD+C

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A solar reflectance or solar reflectance index rating that is measured after three years of weather exposure


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LEED BD+C

What reduction is required for demand response?

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LEED BD+C

What is the contract period for demand response?

What is load shedding?

©GBES

What types of demand response programs are acceptable?

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LEED BD+C

What are the three options for high priority sites?

What type of location must a historic district project be located in for High-Priority Site?

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Semi-automated and automated (not manual)

At least 10% of the estimated peak electricity demand


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A minimum of one year with the intention of multiyear renewal

An intentional action by a utility to reduce the load on the system. Load shedding is usually conducted during emergency periods, such as capacity shortages, system instability, or voltage control.


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LEED BD+C

On an infill location

Option 1. Historic district Option 2. Priority designation Option 3. Brownfield remediation


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LEED BD+C

What are the minimum weekday and weekend trips for projects with multiple transit types (bus, streetcar, rail, or ferry)?

What are the priority designations for HighPriority Site?

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When can planned stops and stations count towards Access to Quality Transit?

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How close does a functional entry or bicycle storage need to be to a bicycle network?

What must a bicycle network connect to?

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What are the minimum weekday and weekend trips for projects with commuter rail or ferry service only?

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

-Site listed by the EPA National Priorities List -Federal Empowerment Zone site -Federal Enterprise Community site -Federal Renewal Community site -Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Qualified Low-Income Community -Site in a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Qualified Census Trac t or Difficult Development Area -Local equivalent program administered at the national level for projects outside the U.S.

72 weekday, 40 weekend .


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When they are sited, funded, and under construction by the date of the certificate of occupancy and are complete within 24 months of that date.

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24 weekday, 6 weekend


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Within 200-yards (180meters) walking or bicycling distance


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At least one of the following: -at least 10 diverse uses -a school or employment center, if the project total floor area is 50% or more residential -a bus rapid transit stop, light or heavy rail station, commuter rail station, or ferry terminal product for use by purchaser only

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LEED BD+C

What is the maximum distance on a bicycle network destinations (diverse use, school/employment center, quality transit) must be?

©GBES

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Where must long-term bicycle storage be located?

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What is required for Reduced Parking Footprint?

©GBES

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When is a 40% reduction from the base ratios of the ITE Transportation Planning Handbook required for Reduced Parking Footprint?

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LEED BD+C

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Where must short-term bicycle storage be located?

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How much preferred parking is required for Reduced Parking Footprint?

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LEED BD+C

Within 100 feet (30 meters) walking distance of any main entrance.

Within a 3-mile (4,800 meter) bicycling distance of the project boundary.


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Within 100 feet (30 meters) walkin distance of any functional entry.


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LEED BD+C

5% of the total parking spaces AFTER reductions are made from the base ratios.


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1. Do not exceed the minimum local code requirements 2. A percent reduction from a baseline (20% or 40% depending on what other credits are achieved)



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When a project earns EITHER LT Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses or LT Credit Access to Quality Transit


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LEED BD+C

What percent of Open Space must be vegetated?

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©GBES

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What must outdoor space be to qualify for Open Space?

©GBES

How much outdoor space must be provided for Open Space?

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What types of outdoor spaces qualify for Open Space?

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LEED BD+C

When can a vegetated roof count towards vegetation for Open Space?

How much rainfall must be managed for a project with a zero-lot-line with a minimum density of 1.5 FAR?

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LEED BD+C

30% of the total site area (including the building footprint) or greater.

25% minimum


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LEED BD+C

-paving or turf that accommodates outdoor social activities -paving or turf that encourages physical activity -year-round garden space -community gardens

Physically accessible

-preserved or created habitat product for use by purchaser only

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LEED BD+C

85th Percentile

When a project has a density of 1.5 FAR


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LEED BD+C

What are some ways to capture rainwater to prevent runoff?

For a project with open space what minimum rainfall must be managed?

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When managing rainwater using natural land cover condtions what must be done?

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When managing a percentile of rainfall events what minimum amount of historical rainfall data is required?

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LEED BD+C

What percent of runoff must be managed for the 95th percentile rainfall event?

What minimum percent of parking spaces must be placed under cover for Heat Island Reduction Option 2. Parking Under Cover?

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LEED BD+C

LID and green infrastructure

95th Percentile


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Manage on site the annual increase in runoff volume from the natural land cover condition to the postdeveloped condition.

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LEED BD+C

75%


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10 years worth



100%

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LEED BD+C

Shade and architectural devices used for Heat Island Reduction must have at least what threeyear aged solar reflectance?

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©GBES

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Any roof used to shade covered parking for Heat Island Reduction must meet what requirements?

©GBES

How is the total vehicle parking spaces calculated for Heat Island Reduction?

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What are the light pollution reduction requirements for internally illuminated exterior signs?

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

What exterior lighting is exempted from uplight and light tresspass requirements?

How many conditions are there where the lighting boundarycan be different than the property boundary?

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LEED BD+C

The number of parking spaces in the LEED project boundary (includes motorcycle parking). Do not count bicycle parking spaces.

0.28. If the three-year aged value information is not available use materials with an initial SR of at least 0.33


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Do not exceed a luminance of 200 cd/m2 (nits) during nighttime hours and 2000 cd/m2 (nits) during daytime hours.

-1. Three year aged SRI of at least 32 -2. Or a vegetated roof -3. Or covered by energy generation systems


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There are 3 conditions. The exceptions are not listed here due to their length (see the reference guide).


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-Specialized lighting for transportation -Lighting for façade and landscape lighting in MLO lighting zones 3 and 4 -Lighting for theatrical purposes -Government-mandated roadway lighting -Hospital emergency departments, including associated helipads -Lighting for the national flag in MLO lighting zones 2, 3, or 4 -Internally illuminated signage


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LEED BD+C

When using the calculation method for light pollution reduction how far apart can the calculation points be?

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LEED BD+C

What optional systems can be submetered for Water Metering?

What is a BUG rating?

©GBES

If the BUG rating method is used to meet the Uplight requirements does the method have to be used to mee the Light Tresspass requirements?

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LEED BD+C

What percent of water distribution must be submetered for irrigation, indoor plumbing fixtures, domestic hot water, or other process water?

What frequency must metered data be compiled for Building-Level-Water Metering?

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No. Project teams can use use the BUG method or calculation method for Uplight, and use the same or different method for Light Tresspass.

No more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) apart.


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Two or more of the following: -Irrigation -Indoor plumbing fixtures and fittings -Domestic hot water -Boilers -Reclaimed water -Other process water 172

A luminaire classification system that classifies luminaires in terms of backlight (B), uplight (U), and glare (G) (taken from IES/IDA Model Lighting Ordinance). BUG ratings supersede the former cutoff ratings.


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LEED BD+C

Monthly and annual summaries

80% must be submetered


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LEED BD+C



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LEED BD+C

How long must a project commit to sharing metering data with USGBC and when must the sharing begin?

What type of water is municipally supplied reclaimed/recycled water?

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LEED BD+C

What minimum percent reduction of outdoor water use is required from a calculated baseline?

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How can reductions be achieved for WE Prerequisite Outdoor Water Use Reduction?

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What percent reduction is required for WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction?

What areas are excluded from outdoor water use reduction calculations?

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A five-year period beginning on the date the project accepts LEED certification or typical occupancy, whichever comes first

Using EPA's WaterSense Water Budget Tool


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LEED BD+C

1. Plant species selection AND 2. Irrigation efficiency Alternative water sources CANNOT be used for the prerequisite

30% reduction from the calculated baseline for the site's peak watering month


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50% from the calculated baseline for the site's peak watering month.



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Nonvegetated surfaces (permeable and impermeable pavement) are excluded. Athletic fields, food gardens, and playgrounds can be included or excluded at the project teams' discretion. product for use by purchaser only

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LEED BD+C

How can reductions be achieved beyond 30% be achieved for outdoor water use reduction?

What reduction is automatically earned when installing smart irrigation controls for WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction?

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What must be conducted for Cooling Tower Water Use?

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What minimum number of cooling tower cycles would earn a project 2 points?

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What indoor water use reduction percent earns exemplary performance?

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Any individual energy end use that represents ____ percent of the total annual consumption of the building must have an advanced energy meter? ©GBES

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LEED BD+C

15% from the baseline

Any combination of efficiency, alternative water sources, and smart scheduling technologies


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A one-time potable water analysis measuring at least the required five control parameters



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55%


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10% A 10-cycle minimum.


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LEED BD+C

How long must an advanced energy metering system store data?

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©GBES

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How often must advanced meters be able to report data?

©GBES

What energy sources must be metered in a building?

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What three components are part of monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx)?

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LEED BD+C

Does building envelope commissioning have to be completed for Fundamental Commissioning?

What minimum number of waste streams must be diverted for C&D Waste Management?

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LEED BD+C

-Electricity -Natural gas, fuel oil, other fossil fuels -Biofuels -District chilled water, steam, and hot water

36 months


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Permanent energy monitoring systems, realtime energy analysis, and ongoing commissioning

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Hourly, daily, monthly, and annually


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LEED BD+C

Divert at least 50% of the total C&D material, including at least three material streams


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No. It must be documented in the OPR and BOD. It is not required unless the project team pursues EA Credit Enhanced Commissioning, Option 2.


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LEED BD+C

When reducing total waste material for C&D Waste Management what is the maximum amount of waste allowed?

What does not qualify as material diverted from disposal for C&D Waste Management Planning?

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What hazardous waste stream categories require safe collection, storage, and disposal?

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What two simulations are required for Daylighting, Option 1 Simulation?

©GBES

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What is the threshold for an sDA simulation?

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

©GBES

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What is the threshold for an ASE simulation?

©GBES

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LEED BD+C

Alternative daily cover (ACD) and land-clearing debris.

2.5 lbs / SF (12.2 kg / m2) of waste for the building's floor area


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Choose two of these three: Batteries, mercurycontaining lamps, or electronic waste

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1,000 lux of direct sunlight for more than 250 hours of the year between 8 AM and 6 PM local time for a full calendar year


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sDA and ASE



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300 lux for 50% of the hours between 8 AM and 6 PM local time for a full calendar year


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LEED BD+C

When do the daylight simulations for Option 2 Simulation: Illuminance calculations occur?

©GBES

At what height should daylight measurements be taken?

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LEED BD+C

30 inches (750 mm) above the finished floor for the default workplane height

9 AM on the first equinox (March 21 or September 21) and 3 PM on the second equinox


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