LEED Flash Cards
LEED Flash Cards
LEED Flash Cards
0 “FLASH CARDS”
SUSTAINABLE SITES
Pre. Erosion and Sedimentation Control – EPA Stormwater and Management for Construction Activities 1992
Cr. 6 Stormwater Management – Best Management Practices, USEPA Guidance Specifying Management
Measures for Sources of Nonpoint Pollution in Coastal Waters 1993
Cr. 8 Light Pollution – Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Recommended Practice
Manual for Exterior Environments
WATER EFFICIENCY
Cr. 3 Water Use Reduction – Energy Policy Act of 1992
Cr. 5 Measurement and Verification – USDOE’s International Performance Measurement and Verification
Protocol IFMVP
Cr. 3 Construction IAQ – SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction
Cr. 4 Low-Emitting Adhesives – South Coast Air Quality Management District, Rule 1168
Cr. 4 Low-Emitting Sealants – Bay Area Air Quality Management District Regulation 8, Rule 51
Cr. 4 Low-Emitting Carpet – Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label Indoor Air Quality Test Program
Disclaimer: Although these Flash Cards are an official publication of the Cascadia Green Building Council, they have not been approved by the
U.S. Green Building Council. The Cascadia Green Building Council has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information presented herein.
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Prerequisite/Credit Question Answer
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Avoid development of inappropriate sites and
SS Credit 1 What is the intent of the Site Selection Credit?
reduce the environmental impact
What is the intent of the Urban Channel development to urban areas with
SS Credit 2
Redevelopment Credit? existing infrastructures
What minimum site density determines that a 60,000 SF per acre (roughly equivalent to 2-
SS Credit 2
site will qualify as urban redevelopment? story downtown development)
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Rehabilitate sites with environmental
What is the intent of the Brownfield
SS Credit 3 contamination; reduce pressure on
Redevelopment Credit?
undeveloped land
What is the intent of the Alternative Reduce pollution and land development
SS Credit 4
Transportation Credit? impacts from automobile use
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Locate building within 1/2 mile from commuter
What is required for Alternative Transportation
SS Credit 4 rail, light rail, or subway station OR 1/4 mile
Credit 4.1?
from two or more bus lines
What shower capacity is required for Take number of bicycling occupants and
SS Credit 4
Alternative Transportation Credit 4.2? divide by 8
What determines the maximum number of No more than the MINIMUM local zoning
SS Credit 4 parking spaces allowed under Alternative requirements, OR no added parking for
Transportation Credit 4.4? rehabilitation projects
What is the intent of the Reduced Site Conserve existing natural areas and restore
SS Credit 5
Disturbance Credit? damaged areas
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How many points are available for Reduced
SS Credit 5 Two
Site Disturbance?
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Remove 80% of the average annual post
What is required for Stormwater Management development total suspended solids (TSS)
SS Credit 6
Credit 6.2? and 40% of the average annual post-
development of total phosphorous (TP)
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What characteristics must a qualifying roof Initial refelctance of at least 0.65; 3-year
SS Credit 7 possess for Landscape/Exterior Design Credit reflectance of at least 0.5; emissivity of at
7.2? least 0.9
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WE Credit 1 What is WE Credit 1 called? Water Efficient Landscaping
What is intent of Water Efficient Landscape Limit or eliminate use of potable water for
WE Credit 1
Credit? landscape irrigation
What are 2 strategies for Water Efficient Design landscape with indigenous plants; Use
WE Credit 1
Landscape Credits? high effieciency irrigation systems
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WE Credit 2 What is WE Credit 2 called? Innovative Wastewater Technologies
What is intent of the Water Use Reduction Maximize water efficiency to reduce the
WE Credit 3
Credit? burden on municipal water supply
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What is required for Water Use Reduction Employ strategies that use 20% less water
WE Credit 3
Credit 3.1? than baseline calculated for building
What is required for Water Use Reduction Exceed the potable water use reduction by an
WE Credit 3
Credit 3.2? additional 10%
What must be calculated before employing Estimate water needs (identify number of
WE Credit 3
any strategy? building occupants)
What are some technologies that reduce High efficiency fixtures, dry fixtures, and
WE Credit 3
water demand? occupant sensors
What strategy can be used to reduce water Reuse of stormwater and graywater for non-
WE Credit 3
demand? potable applications
What are non-potable applications where Toilet flushing, mechanical systems, and
WE Credit 3
water demand can be reduced? custodial uses
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EA What does EA stand for? Energy and Atmosphere
EA Prereq 1 What is the name of the first prerequisites? Fundamental Building System Commissioning
EA Prereq 2 What is the name of the 2nd prerequisite? Minimum Energy Performance
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Which standard must be met to meet this ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1999 OR local energy
EA Prereq 2
prerequisite? code, whichever is the more stringent
EA Prereq 3 What is the name of the 3rd prerequisite? CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment
EA Prereq 3 What is the intent of the 3rd prerequisite? Reduce ozone depletion
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What is the intent of Optimize Energy Achieve increasing levels of energy
EA Credit 1
Performance Credit? performance
What are the regulated energy components HVAC systems, building envelope, service hot
EA Credit 1
for Optimize Energy Performance Credit? water systems, and lighting
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What is the intent of Renewable Energy
EA Credit 2 Encourage use of renewable technologies
Credit?
What are some renewable technologies to Solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, hydro and
EA Credit 2
achieve EA Credit 2? bio-gas
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What is the intent of Additional Ensure entire building designed, constructed,
EA Credit 3
Commissioning Credit? and calibrated to operate as intended
What is the 1st requirement of Additional 1) Review design prior to the construction
EA Credit 3
Commissioning Credit? document phase
What is the 5th requirement of Additional 5) Contract in place for 'near-warranty end' or
EA Credit 3
Commissioning Credit? 'post occupancy review'
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EA Credit 4 What is EA Credit 4 called? Ozone Depletion
What are 2 intents of the Ozone Depletion Reduce ozone depletion and support
EA Credit 4
Credit? compliance with Montreal Protocol
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What is the framework used for Measurement US DOE's International Performance
EA Credit 5
& Verification? Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP)
What energy & water systems are included in Lighting systems & controls, motors, cooler
EA Credit 5
the Measurement & Verification Credit? load, boiler, indoor water, outdoor irrigation
What is the requirement for the Green Power Engage in two-year contract to puchase
EA Credit 6
Credit? power generated from renewable sources
What framework does the Green Power credit Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) Green-e
EA Credit 6
use? products certification requirements
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Solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, or low
EA Credit 6 What can Green Power be derived from?
inmpact hydro sources
Point Strucure Memory clue - EA Tent the 3 wives and the 4 little ones 10,3,1,1,1,1
MR Prereq 1 What items must be recycled at minimum? Paper, glass, plastics, and metals
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MR Credit 1 What is MR Credit 1 called? Building Resuse
What is required for Building Reuse Credit 100% of structure and shell reused AND 50%
MR Credit 1
1.3? of non-shell
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MR Credit 1 How is nonshell defined for Building Reuse? Walls, floor coverings, and ceiling systems
What does LEED prefer upgraded in Building Upgrade windows, mechanical systems, and
MR Credit 1
Reuse credit? plumbing fixtures
What measure is used to calculate Building Structural elements are cubic feet; Shell and
MR Credit 1
Reuse Credit? nonshell are square feet
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How do you measure (quantify) Waste
MR Credit 2 By weight
Management?
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How many points are available for Resource
MR Credit 3 Two
Reuse?
Name some materials recommended for Beams,posts, paneling, doors and frames,
MR Credit 3
Resource Reuse? cabinets, furniture, brick and decorative items
What measure is used to calculate Resource Percentage of toal cost of building materials
MR Credit 3
Reuse credit? (not including labor and equipment)
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What is required for Recycled Content Credit Spec 25% materials contain 20% post-
MR Credit 4
4.1? consumer OR 40% post-industrial content
What is required for Recycled Content Credit Spec 50% materials contain 20% post-
MR Credit 4
4.2? consumer OR 40% post-industrial content
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Can in-house waste be counted for post- No, it is common to recycle this in all facilities
MR Credit 5
industrial Recycled? now
How does buying locally help the Reduces transportation impacts (fossil fuels,
MR Credit 5
environment? etc.)
MR Credit 5 How does buying locally help the economy? It supports local, often smaller, businesses
What is required for Local/Regional Materials Specify 20% manufactured within 500 mile
MR Credit 5
Credit 5.1? radius
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How is manufactured defined for Final assembly (even all parts are made in
MR Credit 5
Local/Regional Materials? China)
MR Credit 6 How does LEED define Rapidly Renewable? Planted or harvested within 10 year cycle
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MR Credit 7 What is MR Credit 7 called? Certified Wood
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Does LEED mention chain of custody for
MR Credit 7 No, but FSC does
Certified Wood?
Can my company or product be LEED No, USGBC certifies buildings- not companies
MR General
certified? or products
Can a company use the LEED logo to show it No but you can use USGBC Member logo if
MR General
is green? you are a Member
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What other impacts can increase ventilation
IEQ Prereq 1 Increased energy use
rates?
What is the intent of the Carbon Dioxide Provide capacity for monitoring to sustain
IEQ Credit 1
Monitoring Credit? comfort and well being
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Where do CO2 sensors have to be located in 6-10' from the nearest person; avoiding
IEQ Credit 1
static occupant spaces? windows and supply air vents
IEQ Credit 2 What is the E stand for in ventilation systems? Air change Effectiveness
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In naturally ventilated spaces, what must be
IEQ Credit 2 Airflow simulation results in each zone
summarized in a table?
IEQ Credit 3 What is IEQ Credit 3 called? Construction IAQ Management Plan
During construction, the IAQ Management SMACNA IAQ Guideline for Occupied
IEQ Credit 3
Plan requires following what standards? Buildings Under Construction
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What minimum efficiency reporting value
IEQ Credit 3 (MERV) standard must filtration media adhere 13, as determined by ASHRAE 55.2-1999
to?
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IEQ Credit 4 What material does IEQ Credit 4.1 cover? Adhesives & sealants
IEQ Credit 4 What material does IEQ Credit 4.2 cover? Paints & coatings
IEQ Credit 4 What is the standard for IEQ 4.2? Green Seal
IEQ Credit 4 What material does IEQ Credit 4.3 cover? Carpet systems
IEQ Credit 4 What material does IEQ Credit 4.4 cover? Composite wood & agrifiber products
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Specify low-VOC materials in construction
documents. Ensure that VOC limits are
IEQ Credit 4 What are the strategies to meet IEQ Credit 4? clearly stated in each section where
adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings, carpet,
and composite wood systems are addressed
IEQ Credit 5 What is IEQ Credit 5 called? Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
What is the intent of Indoor Chemical & Avoid exposure to potentially hazardous
IEQ Credit 5
Pollutant Source Control Credit? chemicals that adversely impact air quality
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How many points are available for
IEQ Credit 6 Two
Controllability of Systems?
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Comply with ASHRAE Standard 55-1992,
IEQ Credit 7 What is the requirement of IEQ Credit 7.1?
Addenda 1995 for thermal comfort standards
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What are the techniques to achieve Daylight Design the building to maximize daylighting
IEQ Credit 8
& Views Credit? and view opportunities
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LEEDTM Professional Accreditation Exam
Study Guide
Introduction
The USGBC offers LEEDTM Training Workshops throughout the United States to
train building design, construction, and management professionals on how to
apply the LEEDTM Green Building Rating System and to increase their expertise
as sustainable building professionals using LEEDTM. Professional training and
accreditation is intended to create an educated consumer marketplace and
provide high quality and qualified LEEDTM expertise serving that marketplace.
Exam Development
The LEEDTM Professional Accreditation Exam has four sections. The first three
sections were developed with contributions from a volunteer Task Force. This
group was comprised of Certified LEEDTM Pilot Project professionals and other
USGBC members with extensive experience in the building and construction
industry and the LEEDTM Green Building Rating System. The last section,
Section IV, is structured using Environmental Building News’ Green Building
Advisor list of design strategies, correlated with LEEDTM credit criteria. The final
exam format and questions has been reviewed and approved by the LEEDTM
Steering Committee and Board of Directors. The exam sections are as follows:
Exam Administration
The LEEDTM Professional Accreditation Exam is being offered through a third
party administer, Prometric, who offers the exam electronically in over 300 fully
outfitted, comfortable, proctored locations nationwide, 6 days a week for 52
weeks of the year. USGBC’s goal is to make the examination process
conveniently accessible to all its members, workshop attendees, and building
industry professionals.
Exam Eligibility
The following qualifications for the LEEDTM Professional Accreditation Exam are
strongly recommended, but not required:
1. Sample Question: LEEDTM projects are registered with the USGBC by:
A. completing the on-line registration section of USGBC’s web site.
B. setting up a meeting with USGBC representative.
C. completing the USGBC’s automated telephone registration.
D. printing and completing the on-line registration form and mailing it
to USGBC.
2. Sample Question: All of the following are avenues of technical
assistance for using LEEDTM except?
A. Unlimited Free Credit Interpretations.
B. LEEDTM Reference Guide.
C. Access to Posted Credit Interpretation Rulings.
D. LEEDTM Training Workshop.