FMP FMP Sustainability and Environmental Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for a commercial facility?
- Prevent flooding inside the building
- Control pollutants in stormwater runoff from the site (Correct answer)
- Manage potable water distribution systems
- Comply with OSHA workplace safety standards
Correct answer: Control pollutants in stormwater runoff from the site
A SWPPP identifies potential stormwater pollutants on a site and describes best management practices to prevent their discharge into waterways.
Question 2: Which greenhouse gas is most associated with refrigerant leaks from HVAC equipment?
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Methane (CH4)
- Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) (Correct answer)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O)
Correct answer: Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
HFCs are the refrigerants commonly used in modern HVAC systems and are potent greenhouse gases with high global warming potential when leaked.
Question 3: A facility's Energy Use Intensity (EUI) is measured in which units?
- Kilowatts per square foot
- BTUs per square foot per year (Correct answer)
- Gallons per occupant per day
- Tons of CO2 per employee per year
Correct answer: BTUs per square foot per year
EUI expresses a building's annual energy consumption per unit of floor area as kBtu per square foot per year, enabling benchmarking across similar buildings.
Question 4: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), what must be included on chemical container labels?
- Facility emergency contact number and insurance policy
- Product identifier, hazard pictograms, signal word, and precautionary statements (Correct answer)
- Cost per unit and supplier invoice number
- LEED credit category and sustainability rating
Correct answer: Product identifier, hazard pictograms, signal word, and precautionary statements
OSHA HazCom labels must include the product identifier, GHS hazard pictograms, signal word, hazard statements, and precautionary statements.
Question 5: What is the purpose of an Environmental Management System (EMS) such as ISO 14001?
- Certify buildings for energy efficiency tax credits
- Provide a framework for organizations to manage environmental responsibilities systematically (Correct answer)
- Regulate air quality inside commercial buildings
- Replace local building permits with international standards
Correct answer: Provide a framework for organizations to manage environmental responsibilities systematically
ISO 14001 provides a structured framework for identifying, controlling, and continually improving an organization's environmental performance.
Question 6: Which approach to lighting control offers the greatest energy savings in office spaces with variable occupancy?
- Scheduled on/off timers only
- Occupancy sensors combined with daylight harvesting controls (Correct answer)
- Manual switching with energy awareness signage
- Replacing all bulbs with the highest lumen output available
Correct answer: Occupancy sensors combined with daylight harvesting controls
Combining occupancy sensors with daylight harvesting ensures lights are on only when needed and dims them when natural light is sufficient, maximizing savings.
FMP FMP Sustainability and Environmental Management 2
What is the primary purpose of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for a commercial facility?