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1
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The sound pressure limits of the octave band spectra ranging from 63 Hz to 8000 Hz.

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Noise criteria (NC)

2
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An independent, non-governmental international organization that develops consensus-based, market-relevant standards for worldwide use.

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

3
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The pressure variation associated with sound waves, usually measured in decibels (dB). Also known as acoustic pressure.

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Sound pressure level

4
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A laboratory method for determining sound transmission through a wall.

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Sound transmission class (STC)

5
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The average value that determines the absorptive properties of materials.

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Noise reduction coefficient (NRC)

6
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Desk Height Flexibility of Feature 73 requires that at least ___% of workstations have the ability to alternate between sitting and standing positions.

A

30

7
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The second part of Feature 83, Radiant Thermal Comfort, requires that at least 50% of the floor area in all offices and other regularly occupied spaces meet the requirements of ___.

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ASHRAE Standard 55-2013

8
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Leading source of dissatisfaction with office conditions?

A

acoustic problems

9
Q

How many people worldwide have Lower back pain?

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7% of population

10
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Total # of days of work missed due to MSDs (musculoskeletal disorders) - back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel etc.

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380,600 days makes up 1/3 of total days absent

11
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Thermal comfort - only ___% of buildings met occupant satisfaction

A

11%

12
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73 - Ergonomics; chair height and seat depth are adjustable and compliant with ____.

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30% HFES 100 or BIFMA G1

13
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74 - Exterior Noise Intrusion Within 1 hour of normal business hours sound intrusion does not exceed ___dBA

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50 dBA

14
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75 - Internally Generated Noise Accoustic Plan identifies ___ and ___.

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loud and quiet zones and noisy equipment

15
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Noise Criteria - max noise from HVAC in spaces: Teleconference rooms___ Conference Rooms___ Enclosed Offices___ Open Offices ____

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Noise Criteria - max noise in spaces: Teleconference rooms - 20 NC Conference Rooms - 30 NC Enclosed Offices - 35 NC Open Offices - 40 NC

16
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76 - Thermal Comfort Part 1 Mechanically ventilated projects must meet criteria under ____.

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ASHRAE 55-2013

17
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What is Homeothermy?

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balancing of heat gain and loss to regulate core temp between 97-100

18
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77 - Olfactory Comfort - Source separation - all restrooms, janitorial closets, kitchens, cafeterias and pantries use these 5 methods to keep odors from migrating:

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negative pressurization

interstitial rooms

vestibules

hallways

self-closing doors

19
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  1. Reverberation time - RT60 is ___. What is it for conference rooms and open office spaces?
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the time it takes for sound level to decrease 60 dB

.6 sec

.5 sec

20
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79 - sound masking (white noise) speakers emit low-level background noise so sounds is measured at ____dBA in open workspaces and ___ dBA in enclosed offices

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45-48 dBA in open workspaces

40-42 dBA in enclosed offices

21
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80 - Sound Reducing Surfaces (acoustical panels - Ceilings) ____NRC in open workspaces and ___ NRC in enclosed offices

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  1. 9+ NRC on 25% surfaces
  2. 8+ NRC on 25% surfaces
22
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What is NRC? Is a higher or lower number better?

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Noise Reduction Coefficient - measures absorptive properties - the higher the number the better it can absorb sound

23
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81 - Sound Barriers part 1 - wall specs ___ NIC

Enclosed offices: w/ or w/o sound masking

Confernce room:

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40 STC with

45 STC without

53 STC

24
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82 - Individual Thermal Comfort (free address) projects over ___ SF allow ___% free address, which provides for __ degree gradient across space

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2,150 SF at least 50% free address 5 degrees

25
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82 - Individual Thermal Comfort (fans & heaters) employees have access to fans and heaters when there are more than ___ workstations in same heating/cooling zone.

A

10

26
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83 - Radiant Heat what are the 4 benefits?

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saved floor space

lower dust

increased thermal comfort thru separation of controls from outdoor air

higher winter humidity

27
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83 - Radiant Heat which 2 spaces are covered? what standard?

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Lobbies/Common areas - 100%

Offices - 50%

ASHRAE 55-2013

28
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Disability Adjusted Life for muscoloskeletal disorders

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7%