Air: 1-3 (Precondition)

Question 1

What is Feature 1?

Answer 1

Air Quality Standards

Question 2

What project types is Feature 1 applicable to?

Answer 2

All New and Existing Buildings; New and Existing Interiors; Core and Shell

Question 3

What are the health risks due to poor air quality standards?

Answer 3

• Headaches
• Respiratory Irritation
• Allergic Reactions

Question 4

What is the intent of Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards)?

Answer 4

Limiting the level of indoor air pollutants.

Question 5

How many parts are there in Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards)?

Answer 5

3

Question 6

What are the 3 parts for Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards)?

Answer 6

1. Standards for Volatile Substances
2. Standards for Particulate Matter and Inorganic Gases
3. Radon

Question 7

What are the 2 strategies of Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards), Part 1 (Standards for Volatile Substances)?

Formaldehyde; VOC

Answer 7

• Limiting levels of formaldehyde in the air to <27 Parts Per Billion (PPB)
• Limiting the levels of VOC in the air to <500 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³)

Question 8

What is the objective of Part 2 (Standards for Particulate Matter and Inorganic Gases) for Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards)?

Answer 8

Limiting the level of particulate matter and inorganic gases present in the air

Question 9

What are the 4 strategies for Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards), Part 2 (Standards for Particulate Matter and Inorganic Gases)?

CO; PM2.5; PM10; O3

Answer 9

• Carbon Monoxide (CO) levels <9 ppm
• PM2.5 < 15um/m3​
• PM10 < 50um/m3
• Ozone (O3) Levels < 51 ppb

Question 10

In theoretical application, what is a method for reducing the concentration of O3 from photocopiers and printers in an office environment?

Answer 10

Photocopiers and printers in open, properly ventilated areas.

Question 11

What is the health risk of long-term exposure to Radon (Rn)?

Answer 11

Lung Cancer

Question 12

How is Radon (Rn) measured?

Answer 12

Radon Gas Detector

Question 13

What is the strategy for Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards), Part 3 (Radon)?

Answer 13

Lowest Occupied Level<0.148 Bq/L

Question 14

What is Feature 2?

Answer 14

Smoking Ban

Question 15

What are some health risks of exposure to cigarette smoke?

Answer 15

• Lung cancer
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Stroke
• Increased Blood Pressure (BP)

Question 16

How many parts are there in Feature 2 (Smoking Ban)?

Answer 16

2

Question 17

What are the 2 Parts of Feature 2 (Smoking Ban)?

Answer 17

1. Indoor Smoking Ban
2. Outdoor Smoking Ban

Question 18

What project types are Feature 2 (Smoking Ban) applicable to?

Answer 18

All

• New and Existing Buildings
• New and Existing Interiors
• Core and Shell

Question 19

What is the objective of Feature 2 (Smoking Ban), Part 1 (Indoor Smoking Ban)?

Answer 19

Eliminate smoking and educate occupants’ of hazards.

Question 20

What are the strategies of Feature 2 (Smoking Ban), Part 1 (Indoor Smoking Ban)?

Answer 20

• Ban all smoking
• Use of E-Cigarettes

Question 21

What are the 2 strategies for Feature 2 (Smoking Ban), Part 2 (Outdoor Smoking Ban)?

Answer 21

1. Placement of signs of smoking bans within 7.5m of all entrances, operable windows, building air intakes and regularly occupied exterior areas.
2. Signs that educate the hazards of smoking where smoking is allowed at intervals of <30m / maximum by local codes.

Question 22

What is Feature 3?

Answer 22

Ventilation Effectiveness

Question 23

C02; Indicator; Ventilation

What is the context for Feature 3 (Ventilation Effectiveness)?

Answer 23

Level of CO2 in indoor spaces is an indicator of effective ventilation.

Question 24

Design; CO2; System

What is the intent of Feature 3 (Ventilation Effectiveness)?

Answer 24

• Addresses the design of the HVAC system
• Maximum allowable CO2 levels
• System testing and balancing

Question 25

How many parts are there in Feature 3 (**Ventilation Effectiveness**)?

Answer 25

3

Question 26

What are the 3 parts in Feature 3 (**Ventilation Effectiveness**)?

Answer 26

1. Ventilation Design 2. Demand Controlled Ventilation 3. System Balancing

Question 27

For Part 1 (**Ventilation Design**), of Feature 3 (**Ventilation Effectiveness**), what **ASHRAE** Standard is specified for use?

Answer 27

ASHRAE Standard **62.1-2013**

Question 28

# Mechanical Ventilation; Natural Ventilation What are the strategies for Part 1 (**Ventilation Design**) of Feature 3 (**Ventilation Effectiveness**)?

Answer 28

1. **Mechanical ventilation rates** meet the Ventilation Rate / IAQ Procedures of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2013 2. **Naturally ventilated projects** to comply with any of the procedures of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2013 + **Clean Air Act of NAAQS**

Question 29

For Part 1 (**Ventilation Design**) of Feature 3 (**Ventilation Effectiveness**), what are the requirements for the **NAAQS Clean Air Act**?

Answer 29

* Air surrounding 1.6km complies with NAAQS or * Passes requirements of Feature 1 (**Air Quality Standards**) for at least **95% of all hours** in the previous year.

Question 30

What project types are Part 2 (**Demand Controlled Ventilation**) of Feature 3 (**Ventilation Effectiveness**) applicable to?

Answer 30

All * NEB * NEI * C&S

Question 31

# Min. Size; Density What are the specifications for the application of Part 2 (**Demand Controlled Ventilation**) of Feature 3 (**Ventilation Effectiveness**)?

Answer 31

* Any occupied space \> 46.5m2 / **500 ft2** * Actual or expected occupant density **=/\> 25 people /** 93 m2 (**1,000 ft2**)

Question 32

# 800ppm What is the strategy for Part 2 (**Demand Controlled Ventilation**) of Feature 3 (**Ventilation Effectiveness**)?

Answer 32

Limiting the level of CO2 to **\<800 ppm** (measured at 1.2m - 1.8m above the floor)

Question 33

What project types is Part 3 (**System Balancing**) of Feature 3 (**Ventilation Effectiveness**) applicable to?

Answer 33

* NEB * NEI

Question 34

What is the objective of Part 3 (**System Balancing**) of Feature 3 (**Ventilation Effectiveness**)?

Answer 34

Ensuring that HVAC systems run at **peak efficiency** and meet required **ventilation requirements**.

Question 35

What is the strategy for Part 3 (**System Balancing**) of Feature 3 (**Ventilation Effectiveness**)?

Answer 35

All HVAC systems undergo testing and balancing **before occupancy**.

Question 36

What are Features 1, 2 and 3?

Answer 36

* Feature 1 = Air Quality Standards * Feature 2 = Smoking Ban * Feature 3 = Ventilation Effectiveness