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IEQ 1-4 Flashcards

1
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What does the “E” stand for in IEQ?

A

Environmental

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2
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Name 2 prerequisites in the IEQ Section

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  1. Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance 2. Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
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3
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What is the intent of Indoor Environmental Quality prerequisite 1?

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To prevent the development of indoor air quality problems and contribute to the well- being and comfort of its occupants.

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4
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What standard sets the minimum for minimum IAQ performance?

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ASHRAE 62-1999 (and approved addenda ASHRAE 62-2001, Appendix H).

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5
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What are the design strategies to address minimum IAQ performance?

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Identify potential IAQ problems on the site and locate air intakes away from contaminate sources.

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6
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What does ETS mean?

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Environmental Tobacco Smoke

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7
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What are 2 potential ETS requirements?

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  1. Prohibit smoking in building and near entry 2. Designated smoking room that effectively removes ETS from the building
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8
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What is IEQ Credit 1 called?

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Carbon Dioxide Monitoring

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9
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What is the intent of the Carbon Dioxide Monitoring Credit?

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Provide capacity for IAQ monitoring to sustain comfort and well being.

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10
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How many points are available for Carbon Dioxide Monitoring?

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One

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11
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What ASHRAE standard discusses CO2 and metabolic rates?

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ASHRAE 62-2001, Appendix D

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12
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What is the strategy for CO2 monitoring?

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CO2 monitoring sensors in HVAC, integrated with the building automation system (BAS)

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13
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What is IEQ Credit 2 called?

A

Ventilation Effectiveness

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14
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What is the intent of Ventilation Effectiveness Credit?

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Provide fresh air.

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15
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How many points are available for Increase Ventilation Effectiveness?

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One

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16
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What does the E stand for in (Eac) ventilation systems?

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Air change Effectiveness

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17
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In Ventilation Effectiveness, what value should E be in mechanically ventilated spaces?

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Greater or equal to 0.9.

18
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In naturally ventilated spaces, what must be summarized in a table?

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Provides effective ventilation for 90% of each zone for at least 95% of hours of occupancy.

19
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What standard sets the E for mechanically ventilated buildings?

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ASHRAE 129-1997

20
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How do you design an envelope system to optimize E?

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Displacement ventilation, low velocity ventilation, plug flow ventilation, and operable windows.

21
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What is IEQ Credit 3 called?

A

Construction IAQ Management Plan

22
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What is the intent of Construction IAQ Management Plan Credit?

A

Prevent indoor air quality problems resulting from the construction/renovation process.

23
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How many points are available for Construction IAQ Management Plan?

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Two

24
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During construction, the IAQ Management Plan requires following what standards?

A

SMACNA IAQ Guideline for Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 1995, Chapter 3.

25
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What are the requirements under Construction IAQ Management Plan?

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  1. Compliance with SMACNA 2. Protection of absorptive material from moisture damage and 3. Replace filtration before occupancy
26
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What Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) standard must filtration media adhere to?

A

13, as determined by ASHRAE 55.2-1999

27
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How long is the flush-out period in Credit EQ3.2

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2 weeks (minimum).

28
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What are the 2 options to achieve Construction IAQ Management Plan Credit 3.2?

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Flush-out with 100% outside air for 2 weeks or conduct a baseline IAQ test.

29
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What standard applies for a for the baseline IAQ test?

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EPA Protocol for Environmental Requirements, for the Research Triangle Park Campus, Section 01445.

30
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What is the strategy for a Construction IAQ Management Plan?

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Protect HVAC during construction, control pollutant sources, interrupt pathways for contamination; sequence material installation; 2 week flush-out or test the contaminant levels.

31
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What is IEQ Credit 4 called?

A

Low-Emitting Materials

32
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How many points are available for Low- Emitting Materials?

A

Four

33
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What is the intent of Low-Emitting Materials Credit?

A

Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous or potentially irritating.

34
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What material does IEQ Credit 4.1 cover?

A

Adhesives & sealants

35
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What is the standard for IEQ 4.1?

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Adhesives: South Coast Air quality Management District Rule #1168; Sealants: Bay Area Air Quality Management District Reg 8, Rule 51

36
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What material does IEQ Credit 4.2 cover?

A

Paints & coatings

37
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What is the standard for IEQ 4.2?

A

Green Seal’s Standard GS-11

38
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What material does IEQ Credit 4.3 cover?

A

Carpet systems

39
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What is the standard for IEQ 4.3?

A

Carpet & Rug Institute Green Label IAQ Test Program

40
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What material does IEQ Credit 4.4 cover?

A

Composite wood & agrifiber products

41
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What is the standard for IEQ 4.4?

A

Products must contain no added urea- formaldehyde resins.

42
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What are the strategies to meet IEQ Credit 4?

A

Specify low-VOC materials in construction documents. Ensure that VOC limits are clearly stated in each section where adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings, carpet, and composite wood systems are addressed.

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