CSI Sustainable Design & Green Building Specifications 2

Question 1

In a LEED project specification, the specifier must require contractors to submit what type of documentation for recycled content materials?

Accepted Answer

Product manufacturer's letters stating post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content percentages

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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

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ISO 9001 quality management certificates

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UL fire rating certificates

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a 'Health Product Declaration' (HPD) in construction specifications?

Accepted Answer

To disclose the chemical ingredients and their associated hazards in building products

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To certify a product meets seismic performance requirements

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To verify a product's fire resistance rating

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To confirm a product's acoustic performance

Question 3

Under ASHRAE 90.1, which element of a building specification is most directly affected by energy efficiency requirements?

Accepted Answer

Building envelope insulation R-values and window U-factors

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Structural steel connections

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Concrete mix designs

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Roofing membrane lap seam width

Question 4

When specifying green roofing systems for stormwater management, which CSI Division is most relevant?

Accepted Answer

Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection

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Division 03 - Concrete

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Division 32 - Exterior Improvements

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Division 11 - Equipment

Question 5

What does 'FSC certification' verify when specified for wood products in construction documents?

Accepted Answer

Responsible forest management and chain of custody for timber products

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Fire suppression capability of wood members

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Structural strength grading of lumber

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Moisture content of wood at time of installation

Question 6

In sustainable specifications, 'regional materials' credits typically require sourcing materials extracted and manufactured within what radius of the project site?

Accepted Answer

500 miles

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100 miles

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250 miles

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1,000 miles

Question 7

Which specification section typically contains requirements for construction waste management plans on sustainable projects?

Accepted Answer

Section 01 74 19 - Construction Waste Management

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Section 02 41 00 - Demolition

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Section 07 21 00 - Thermal Insulation

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Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures