Sustainable Design & Green Building Specifications Flashcards
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In a LEED project specification, the specifier must require contractors to submit what type of documentation for recycled content materials?
Answer: Product manufacturer's letters stating post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content percentages
LEED requires manufacturers to provide letters documenting the percentage of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content by weight to earn Materials & Resources credits.
What is the primary purpose of a 'Health Product Declaration' (HPD) in construction specifications?
Answer: To disclose the chemical ingredients and their associated hazards in building products
A Health Product Declaration (HPD) discloses the full list of ingredients in building products and materials, along with associated health hazards, enabling informed material selection.
Under ASHRAE 90.1, which element of a building specification is most directly affected by energy efficiency requirements?
Answer: Building envelope insulation R-values and window U-factors
ASHRAE 90.1 sets minimum energy efficiency requirements for building envelopes, including insulation R-values, window U-factors, and air barrier performance.
When specifying green roofing systems for stormwater management, which CSI Division is most relevant?
Answer: Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
Green roofing systems, including extensive and intensive vegetative roofs, are specified under Division 07 Thermal and Moisture Protection, specifically Section 07 55 63.
What does 'FSC certification' verify when specified for wood products in construction documents?
Answer: Responsible forest management and chain of custody for timber products
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification verifies that wood products come from responsibly managed forests and that the chain of custody has been maintained from forest to product.
In sustainable specifications, 'regional materials' credits typically require sourcing materials extracted and manufactured within what radius of the project site?
Answer: 500 miles
LEED defines regional materials as those extracted, harvested, recovered, and manufactured within 500 miles of the project site to reduce transportation impacts.
Which specification section typically contains requirements for construction waste management plans on sustainable projects?
Answer: Section 01 74 19 - Construction Waste Management
Section 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management specifies requirements for diverting construction waste from landfills through recycling, salvage, and reuse programs.