QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
◉ Feature 01 Air Quality Standards: T/F this feature requires an
assessor to complete a performance test after occupancy. Answer:
True
◉ These 2 particles make up a large proportion of dust that can be
drawn deep into the lungs. Larger particles tend to be trapped in
nose, mouth, or throat. Answer: PM10 and PM2.5
◉ How large are PM10 and PM2.5 particles? Answer: PM10 <or= 10
micrometers
PM2.5 <or = 2.5 micrometers
◉ The average life expectancy of a smoker is X years less than that of
a non-smoker. Answer: 10
◉ The levels of this airborne pollutant serve as a proxy for other
INDOOR pollutants. Answer: Carbon Dioxide
◉ What documentation is required for Feature 03 Ventilation
Effectiveness? Answer: LOA from MEC engineer &
,Commissioning Report
◉ Benzene and formaldehyde are considered what type of
compound? Answer: VOC
◉ How many times higher can VOC levels be indoors than outdoors?
Answer: 5x
◉ What documentation is required for Feature 04 VOC Reduction?
Answer: LOA from architect and contractor
◉ What type of filters are designed to absorb VOCs and remove the
largest particles? Answer: Carbon filters
◉ This type of filter is meant to remove smaller particles. Answer:
Media filter (i.e. MERV 13). The higher the MERV #, the smaller the
particle it removes.
◉ What documentation is required for Feature 05 Air Filtration?
Answer: For parts 1 & 2 Filter Accommodation & Particle Filtration =
LOA from MEP Engineer & Spot Check
Part 3 Air Filtration Maintenance = operations schedule
,◉ ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) Answer: A sterilisation
method that uses UV light to break down microorganisms by
destroying their DNA. Often used in food, air, and water purification.
Destroys bacteria, virus, and mould spores.
◉ What documentation is required for Feature 07 Construction
Pollution Management? Answer: LOA from Contractor
◉ What 5 items should the Feature 09 Cleaning Protocol document
address? Answer: 1. Frequency
2. Procedures
3. Equipment
4. Supplies
5. Training to improve cleaning regimens
◉ What is Atrazine? Answer: One of the most widely used pesticides,
and a suspected endocrine disruptor associated with cardiovascular
problems.
◉ Long-term exposure to this widely used herbicide may lead to
kidney and reproductive problems. Answer: Glyphosate
, ◉ Exposure to asbestos can occur how? Answer: Via inhalation
when building materials degrade over time or are disturbed during
renovation/construction.
◉ Asbestos is associated with what 2 diseases? Answer:
Mesothelioma
Lung Cancer
◉ What effects can lead exposure have? Answer: Neurotoxic effects.
In early development it's associated with negative effects on
memory, IQ, learning, and behaviour.
◉ In what 4 ways can moisture enter buildings and building
assemblies? Answer: 1. Bulk water
2. Capillary water
3. Air-transported moisture
4. Vapour diffusion
◉ Why should management of construction pollution be a first
priority? Answer: Due to the time required to conduct a flush.
◉ What documentation is required for Feature 14 Air Infiltration
Management? Answer: Annotated Document: Commissioning