CCS CCS Sustainability & Green Building 2

Question 1

Which ASHRAE standard is most commonly referenced in construction specifications to set minimum energy efficiency requirements for buildings?

Accepted Answer

ASHRAE 90.1

Answer

ASHRAE 90.1 — Energy Standard for Sites and Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings — is the primary energy efficiency baseline referenced in most building codes and green certification programs.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in a construction project?

Accepted Answer

To outline measures preventing construction runoff from polluting nearby water bodies

Answer

A SWPPP is a site-specific plan required by the EPA's Construction General Permit that details erosion and sediment controls to prevent stormwater pollution during construction.

Question 3

Which green building rating system specifically addresses existing buildings and their operations?

Accepted Answer

LEED O+M

Answer

LEED O+M (Operations and Maintenance) is the LEED rating system designed for existing buildings, focusing on sustainable ongoing operations rather than new construction.

Question 4

What does a Health Product Declaration (HPD) communicate to a construction specifier?

Accepted Answer

The full disclosure of ingredients and associated health hazards in a building product

Answer

An HPD provides a standardized disclosure of a product's ingredients and any known health hazards, helping specifiers make informed material selection decisions.

Question 5

In sustainability specifications, 'biophilic design' refers to incorporating which element into built environments?

Accepted Answer

Connections to nature and natural patterns

Answer

Biophilic design integrates natural elements, patterns, and connections to nature into buildings to support human health and well-being.

(CCS) Certified Construction Specifier Practice Test

(CCS) Certified Construction Specifier Practice Test

CCS CCS Sustainability & Green Building 2