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CPC Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Flashcards

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  1. Which indoor air quality (IAQ) measure is commonly implemented during construction to protect building occupants in occupied buildings?

    Answer: Installing temporary barriers and maintaining negative pressure in construction zones

    Temporary containment barriers with negative pressure in construction areas prevent dust and contaminants from migrating into occupied spaces.

  2. What does the Energy Star program rating indicate for a building?

    Answer: The building performs in the top 25% of similar buildings for energy efficiency

    An Energy Star certification means the building performs in the top 25% of similar buildings nationally, earning a score of 75 or above on the 1–100 EPA scale.

  3. Under LEED v4, what is the primary purpose of 'commissioning' in the Energy & Atmosphere category?

    Answer: Verify that building energy systems are installed and perform according to design intent and owner requirements

    Commissioning is a quality assurance process that verifies all energy-related systems are designed, installed, and operating per the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR).

  4. What is a 'heat island effect' and how can construction projects mitigate it?

    Answer: Elevated urban temperatures from heat-absorbing surfaces; mitigated by cool roofs, permeable paving, and vegetation

    Urban heat islands occur when dark, impervious surfaces absorb and re-radiate solar heat; cool roofs, reflective paving, and green spaces reduce this effect.

  5. Which permit is required before demolishing a structure that may contain asbestos-containing materials (ACM)?

    Answer: NESHAP (National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants) Notification to the state/local agency

    EPA NESHAP 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M requires notification to the appropriate state/local agency before demolition or renovation of structures containing regulated ACM.

  6. What is the purpose of conducting a 'Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)' before purchasing a construction site?

    Answer: Identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs) indicating potential contamination through records review and site inspection

    A Phase I ESA (ASTM E1527) identifies RECs through historical records review, regulatory database searches, and a site reconnaissance without sampling.