LEED Green Associate Exam Questions With
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[EQ] Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan Credit
Intent: to promote the well-being of construction workers and building occupants by minimizing
indoor air quality problems associated with construction and renovation
Credit Requirements:
- Develop an indoor air quality (IAQ) plan for construction and preoccupancy phases of the building
- Meet or exceed Control Measures from SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under
Construction, 2nd edition, 2007
- Protect absorptive materials from moisture damage
- Install MERV 8 or class F5 at return air grille and return or transfer duct inlet opening for any
equipment that will be operated during construction. Install final design filtration media immediately
prior to occupancy
- Prohibit use of tobacco inside the building and within 25 of the building entrance during
construction
Ref: SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning National Contractors Associations) IAQ Guidelines for
Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 2nd edition, 2007
- ASHRAE 52.2-2007
- CEN Standard EN 779-2002
[EQ] Minimum Indoor Air Quality Prereq and Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Credit
Intent: to contribute to the comfort and well-being of building occupants by establishing minimum
standards for indoor air quality (IAQ)
Prereq Requirements:
Mechanically Ventilated Spaces (Ventilation)
Option 1. ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010
Use ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 to establish minimum outdoor air intake flow using the Ventilation
Rate Procedure and follow Sections 4-7 (or local code if more stringent)
Option 2. CEN Standards EN 15251-2007 and EN 13779-2007
*Non-US projects only
Mechanically Ventilated Spaces (Monitoring)
Variable Air Volume (VAV) Systems
- Provide direct outdoor air intake monitoring with an alarm if airflow varies by more than 15% from
setpoint
Constant-Volume Systems
- Balance outdoor airflow to at least the design minimum of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 and install a
current transducer
Naturally Ventilated Spaces (Ventilation)
,- Determine minimum air opening space configuration requirements using natural ventilation
procedure using ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 (or local code if more stringent)
- Follow ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 Section 4 (or local code if more stringent)
- Confirm natural ventilation will be effective using CIBSE AM10
Naturally Ventilated Spaces (Monitoring)
- Measure the exhaust airflow and have an alarm if it varies by more than 15% from setpoint
- Automatic indication devices for windows and other operable devices used to meet minimum
requirements with an alarm if any opening is closed during occupied hours
- CO2 monitoring in each thermal zone from 3-6 ft above the floor. CO2 monitors to have visual or
audio indicator (or alert to the building automation system) if CO2 levels vary by 10% from setpoint
(calculated using ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010)
** Residential Requirements (Additional)
- No unvented combustion appliances (e.g. decorative logs)
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) monit
USGBC Mission
To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an
environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the
quality of life.
What does LEED stand for?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
ASHRAE 90.1-2010
Used for [EA] baseline building energy performance
Green-E Energy Product Certification
Used for [EA] green energy and carbon offset certification
CA Dept. Public Health Standard Method v1.1 - 2010
Used for [IEQ] to determine low-emitting products
Triple Bottom Line
People, Planet, Profit; measures an organization's social, environmental, and financial performance
Why build green? (People: Health & Wellbeing)
- Quality of Life
- Access to Nature
- Community
Why build green? (Planet: Resource Management & Climate Change)
- Fossil Fuels (Petroleum, Gas, Coal)
- Water Scarcity
- Building Materials Management
- Soil Erosion
,Why build green? (Profit: Financial Benefits)
- Improved Marketability
- Increased Occupancy & Rental Rates
- Reduced Operating Costs (Energy & Water Savings)
7 LEED Impact Categories / System Goals
- Climate Change
- Human Health
- Water Resources
- Biodiversity
- Green Economy
- Community
- Natural Resources
What does GBCI (Green Building Certification Institute) do?
Administers LEED Accredited Professionals & LEED Building Certification
What does USGBC (United States Green Building Council) do?
Develops & Maintains LEED Rating System
LEED Rating Levels
Certification - 40 points (40%)
Silver Certification - 50 points (50%)
Gold Certification - 60 points (60%)
Platinum Certification - 80 points (80%)
3 Minimum Project Requirements (MPRs)
The requirements that a building must meet before it can consider LEED certification.
1. Must be in a permanent location on existing land
2. Must use reasonable LEED boundaries
3. Must comply with project size requirements
- BD+C and O+M must be at least 1000 sq ft
- Interior must be at least 250 sq ft
- Neighborhood must have at least 2 habitable buildings and be a max of 1500 acres
- Homes must meet the definition for a dwelling unit (permanent provisions for living, sleeping,
eating, cooking and sanitation)
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
The designation for a building occupant who spends 40 hours per week in the project building.
Transient occupants (students, visitors, shoppers, customers) have FTE values based on their hours
per week divided by 40.
What credits are FTE used for?
- Bicycle Storage & Shower
- Green Vehicles
- Parking Capacity
- Water Fixtures
, What does BD+C stand for?
Building Design & Construction
BD+C Adaptations (8)
- New Construction & Major Renovation
- Core & Shell Development
- Schools
- Retail
- Data Centers
- Warehouses & Distribution Centers
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
BD+C Project Scope
- Whole Building Design & Construction
- Buildings (all except homes)
- Major Renovations (HVAC, envelope modifications, major interior rehabilitation
Core & Shell certification is for buildings that _______________ ?
don't include a complete interior fit-out
What does ID+C stand for?
Interior Design & Construction
ID+C Adaptatons (3)
- Commercial Interiors
- Retail
- Hospitality
ID+C Project Scope
Interior Spaces that are a complete interior fit-out
What does O+M stand for?
Operations & Maintenance
O+M Adaptations (6)
- Existing Buildings
- Retail
- Schools
- Hospitality
- Data Centers
- Warehouses & Distribution Centers
O+M Project Scope
- Existing Buildings
- Little to no construction
Answers
[EQ] Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan Credit
Intent: to promote the well-being of construction workers and building occupants by minimizing
indoor air quality problems associated with construction and renovation
Credit Requirements:
- Develop an indoor air quality (IAQ) plan for construction and preoccupancy phases of the building
- Meet or exceed Control Measures from SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under
Construction, 2nd edition, 2007
- Protect absorptive materials from moisture damage
- Install MERV 8 or class F5 at return air grille and return or transfer duct inlet opening for any
equipment that will be operated during construction. Install final design filtration media immediately
prior to occupancy
- Prohibit use of tobacco inside the building and within 25 of the building entrance during
construction
Ref: SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning National Contractors Associations) IAQ Guidelines for
Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 2nd edition, 2007
- ASHRAE 52.2-2007
- CEN Standard EN 779-2002
[EQ] Minimum Indoor Air Quality Prereq and Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Credit
Intent: to contribute to the comfort and well-being of building occupants by establishing minimum
standards for indoor air quality (IAQ)
Prereq Requirements:
Mechanically Ventilated Spaces (Ventilation)
Option 1. ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010
Use ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 to establish minimum outdoor air intake flow using the Ventilation
Rate Procedure and follow Sections 4-7 (or local code if more stringent)
Option 2. CEN Standards EN 15251-2007 and EN 13779-2007
*Non-US projects only
Mechanically Ventilated Spaces (Monitoring)
Variable Air Volume (VAV) Systems
- Provide direct outdoor air intake monitoring with an alarm if airflow varies by more than 15% from
setpoint
Constant-Volume Systems
- Balance outdoor airflow to at least the design minimum of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 and install a
current transducer
Naturally Ventilated Spaces (Ventilation)
,- Determine minimum air opening space configuration requirements using natural ventilation
procedure using ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 (or local code if more stringent)
- Follow ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 Section 4 (or local code if more stringent)
- Confirm natural ventilation will be effective using CIBSE AM10
Naturally Ventilated Spaces (Monitoring)
- Measure the exhaust airflow and have an alarm if it varies by more than 15% from setpoint
- Automatic indication devices for windows and other operable devices used to meet minimum
requirements with an alarm if any opening is closed during occupied hours
- CO2 monitoring in each thermal zone from 3-6 ft above the floor. CO2 monitors to have visual or
audio indicator (or alert to the building automation system) if CO2 levels vary by 10% from setpoint
(calculated using ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010)
** Residential Requirements (Additional)
- No unvented combustion appliances (e.g. decorative logs)
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) monit
USGBC Mission
To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an
environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the
quality of life.
What does LEED stand for?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
ASHRAE 90.1-2010
Used for [EA] baseline building energy performance
Green-E Energy Product Certification
Used for [EA] green energy and carbon offset certification
CA Dept. Public Health Standard Method v1.1 - 2010
Used for [IEQ] to determine low-emitting products
Triple Bottom Line
People, Planet, Profit; measures an organization's social, environmental, and financial performance
Why build green? (People: Health & Wellbeing)
- Quality of Life
- Access to Nature
- Community
Why build green? (Planet: Resource Management & Climate Change)
- Fossil Fuels (Petroleum, Gas, Coal)
- Water Scarcity
- Building Materials Management
- Soil Erosion
,Why build green? (Profit: Financial Benefits)
- Improved Marketability
- Increased Occupancy & Rental Rates
- Reduced Operating Costs (Energy & Water Savings)
7 LEED Impact Categories / System Goals
- Climate Change
- Human Health
- Water Resources
- Biodiversity
- Green Economy
- Community
- Natural Resources
What does GBCI (Green Building Certification Institute) do?
Administers LEED Accredited Professionals & LEED Building Certification
What does USGBC (United States Green Building Council) do?
Develops & Maintains LEED Rating System
LEED Rating Levels
Certification - 40 points (40%)
Silver Certification - 50 points (50%)
Gold Certification - 60 points (60%)
Platinum Certification - 80 points (80%)
3 Minimum Project Requirements (MPRs)
The requirements that a building must meet before it can consider LEED certification.
1. Must be in a permanent location on existing land
2. Must use reasonable LEED boundaries
3. Must comply with project size requirements
- BD+C and O+M must be at least 1000 sq ft
- Interior must be at least 250 sq ft
- Neighborhood must have at least 2 habitable buildings and be a max of 1500 acres
- Homes must meet the definition for a dwelling unit (permanent provisions for living, sleeping,
eating, cooking and sanitation)
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
The designation for a building occupant who spends 40 hours per week in the project building.
Transient occupants (students, visitors, shoppers, customers) have FTE values based on their hours
per week divided by 40.
What credits are FTE used for?
- Bicycle Storage & Shower
- Green Vehicles
- Parking Capacity
- Water Fixtures
, What does BD+C stand for?
Building Design & Construction
BD+C Adaptations (8)
- New Construction & Major Renovation
- Core & Shell Development
- Schools
- Retail
- Data Centers
- Warehouses & Distribution Centers
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
BD+C Project Scope
- Whole Building Design & Construction
- Buildings (all except homes)
- Major Renovations (HVAC, envelope modifications, major interior rehabilitation
Core & Shell certification is for buildings that _______________ ?
don't include a complete interior fit-out
What does ID+C stand for?
Interior Design & Construction
ID+C Adaptatons (3)
- Commercial Interiors
- Retail
- Hospitality
ID+C Project Scope
Interior Spaces that are a complete interior fit-out
What does O+M stand for?
Operations & Maintenance
O+M Adaptations (6)
- Existing Buildings
- Retail
- Schools
- Hospitality
- Data Centers
- Warehouses & Distribution Centers
O+M Project Scope
- Existing Buildings
- Little to no construction
