SS (Site Selection) Advanced 1 Flashcards by Matt P

How many Prerequisites are available for SS and what are they?

1 prerequisite (2 if it is a school or healthcare)

P1. Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
P2 School/Healthcare. Environmental Site Assessment

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How many Credits are available for SS and what are they?

6 credits primary (5 additional depending on project type)

C1. Site Assessment 
C2. Site Development Protect or Restore Habitat 
C3. Open Space
C4. Rainwater Management 
C5. Heat Island Reduction 
C6. Light Pollution Reduction

Additional Credits are available to specific building types:
C1 Schools. Site Master Plan
C2 Schools. Joint Use Facilities
C1 Core + Shell. Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines
C1 Healthcare. Places of Respite
C2 Healthcare. Direct Exterior Access

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What is the intent of SS P1, Construction Activity Pollution Prevention?

Control soil erosion, waterway sedimentation, and airborne dust

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What must the ESC plan comply with?

2012 EPA construction general permit

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In SS P1, Construction Activity Pollution Prevention what are the 3 categories of action identified within the CGP that must be followed for every project?

Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Stabilization
Pollution Prevention

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Who creates the ESC plan?

Civil engineer

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What is the intent of SS P2 Schools/Healthcare, Environmental Site Assessment?

Protect vulnerable populations by ensuring the site is assessed for contamination

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What is the first step in the SS P2 Schools/Healthcare, Environmental Site Assessment process?

Phase 1 ESA (Environmental Site Assessment)

If contamination is suspected, Phase 2 ESA is required

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What is the difference between Phase 1 and Phase 2 ESA?

Phase 1 is based on historical records and basic site analysis, no physical samples or chemical analysis is required.

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What does a SS C1, Site Assessment analysis include?

Everything except contamination, specifically this includes topography, hydrology, climate, vegetation, soils, human use, and human health effects.

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What is the intent of SS C2, Site Development- Protect or Restore Habitats?

Conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity.

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What is the minimum requirement for SS C2, Site Development- Protect or Restore Habitats?

Option 1. Preserve and protect 40% of the greenfield site conditions from development and construction activity

AND

Option 2. Either restore 30% of previously developed area or provide financial support of an off-site land trust .

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What must restored soils meet for SS C2, Site Development- Protect or Restore Habitats Option 1, On-site Restoration credit?

Organic matter, compaction, and infiltration rates PLUS either soil biological function or soil chemical characteristics

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What amount of financial support is required for SS C2, Site Development- Protect or Restore Habitats Option credit?

$0.40 per square foot of the total site, including the building footprint to a land trust accredited by the Land Trust Alliance

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Define OPEN SPACE

Exterior space that encourages interactions with people and landscape

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How much of the site must be open in order to get credit for SS C3, Open Space?

30% of the site, including the building footprint, must be useable open space of which 25% must be vegetated.

Artificial turf or small parking islands do not count. It should promote social or physical activity, visually interest, or preserve habitats.

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What density (FAR) is required in order for extensive or intensive vegetated roofs to counts towards the minimum vegetated requirement for the SS C3, Open Space credit?

1.5 FAR

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What is the intent of SS C4, Rainwater Management?

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Reduce runoff volume

Improve water quality by replicating the natural hydrology and water balance of the site…or simply restore balance

What are the 2 options for earning points in SS C4, Rainwater Management?

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Option 1, Percentile of Rainfall Events (best path for urban projects)
Option 2, Natural Land Cover Conditions

What are the 3 paths for SS C4 Rainwater Management Option 1, Percentile of Rainfall Events?

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Path 1, 95th percentile = 2 points (healthcare = 1 point)
Path 2, 98th percentile = 3 points (healthcare = 2 points)
Path 3, 85th percentile (Zero Lot Lines Only) = 3 points (healthcare = 2 points)

Define 95TH PERCENTILE RAINFALL EVENT

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Measured precipitation depth accumulated over a 24 hour period for the period of record that ranks as the 95th percentile rainfall depth based on the range of all daily event occurrences during this period.

What is the most popular low impact development strategy?

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Pervious pavement

What is the intent of SS C5, Heat Island Reduction?

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Minimize the effects on microclimates and habitats by reducing heat islands

Water are the 2 options for earning points in SS C5, Heat Island Reduction?

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Option 1, Non-roof and roof (horizontal surfaces)
Option 2, Parking under cover

Projects may pursue both

What is formula for SS C5 Option 1, Heat Island Reduction?

Area of non-roof/.5 + Area of high reflectance roof/.75 + Area of vegetated roof/.75 > or = Total site paving area + Total roof area

For SS C5 Heat Island Reduction, Option 1 what are some NON-ROOF strategies used to earn points?

- use plants that provide shading within 10 years of planting - provide shade via energy generating systems (i.e. solar panels) - provide structures that have 3-year aged SR value of .28 (or initial SR value of .33) - use open grid paving system (at least 50% unbound)

For SS C5 Heat Island Reduction, Option 1 what requirements do roof materials need to have to earn points?

Low-sloped (<2:12)= 82 Initial SRI or 64 3-yr Aged SRI | Steep-sloped (>2:12)= 39 Initial SRI or 32 3-yr Aged SRI

In order to earn points for SS C5 Heat Island Reduction Option 2, what is the minimum number of parking spaces under cover required?

75% of parking spaces must be covered by a roof -motorcycle parking counts, but bicycle parking does not

What is the intent of SS C6, Light Pollution Reduction?

Increase night sky access, improve nighttime visibility, and reduce the consequences of development for wildlife and people

What are the three lighting factors addressed in SS C6, Light Pollution Reduction?

Uplighting Light Trespassing Internally Illuminated Signage

Define UPLIGHTING

Any light emitted above the horizontal plane of the fixture

Define LIGHT TRESPASS

Light extending beyond the light boundary

What are the two options for determining SS C6, Light Pollution Reduction?

1. Prescriptive Path= select fixtures with appropriate BUG ratings 2. Luminaries Calculation= calculate measurements via modeling ( for fixtures that do not have BUG ratings)

What are the 5 lighting zones referenced in SS C6, Light Pollution Reduction?

``` LZ0 (No Ambient Lighting/ Wilderness) LZ1 (Low/Single Family Residential) LZ2 (Moderate/Commercial Business) LZ3 (Moderately High/Shopping Mall) LZ4 (High Ambient Lighting/Times Square NY) ```

How is the lighting boundary determined?

Typically it is identical to the LEED boundary, but it can be moved to the centerline of the adjacent street for safety purposes

When calculating lighting compliance, which fixtures are exempt?

Emergency lighting, government mandated roadway lighting, theatrical lighting, and lighting for the national flag

What documentation is required for SS C6, Light Pollution Reduction?

Site lighting plan (the calculated method should include a photo metric site plan)

To meet the requirements of SS School Credit, Site Master Plan how many of the 6 credits must be met?

4 of the following must be met. ``` LT C3, High Priority Site SS C2, Site Development- Protect and Restore Habitat SS C3, Open Space SS C4, Rainwater Management SS C5, Heat Island Reduction SS C6, Light Pollution Reduction ```

Phase 1 ESA must comply with what?

ASTM E1527-05 procedures

Phase 2 ESA must comply with what?

ASTM E1903-11 procedures which is and investigation of samples

What are the three options for determining SS Joint Use of Facilities?

Option 1: Shared On-site Facilities Option 2: Shared Space With Third Party Option 3: Shared Off-site Facilities

To meet the requirements of SS Joint Use Facilities, Option 1, how many facilities must be shared?

3 of the following: ``` Auditorium Gymnasium Cafeteria 1 or more Classrooms Playing Fields and Stadiums Joint Parking ```

Stopped on pg 64, Option 2

What are the two SS Healthcare Credits?

Credit 1: Places of Respite | Credit 2: Direct Exterior Access

SS (Site Selection) Advanced 1 Flashcards

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