LEED Indoor Environmental Quality

Question 1

Which ASHRAE standard is the primary reference for minimum indoor air quality performance in mechanically ventilated buildings under LEED?

Accepted Answer

ASHRAE 62.1

Answer

ASHRAE 90.1

Answer

ASHRAE 55

Answer

ASHRAE 189.1

Question 2

Which LEED prerequisite prohibits smoking inside the building and within a specified distance of building entrances, operable windows, and air intakes?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control

Answer

Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance

Answer

Enhanced IAQ Strategies

Answer

Low-Emitting Materials

Question 3

What does VOC stand for in the context of LEED's Low-Emitting Materials credit?

Accepted Answer

Volatile Organic Compound

Answer

Variable Occupancy Control

Answer

Ventilation Output Calculation

Answer

Verified Organic Certification

Question 4

Which SMACNA publication does LEED reference for Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plans during the construction phase?

Accepted Answer

SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 2nd edition

Answer

SMACNA HVAC Systems Commissioning Manual

Answer

SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual

Answer

SMACNA Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards

Question 5

In the flush-out path for LEED's Indoor Air Quality Assessment, what total volume of outdoor air must be delivered per square foot of floor area before occupancy?

Accepted Answer

14,000 cubic feet

Answer

7,200 cubic feet

Answer

3,600 cubic feet

Answer

10,000 cubic feet

Question 6

ASHRAE Standard 55 is referenced in LEED Indoor Environmental Quality credits to address which building performance aspect?

Accepted Answer

Thermal comfort for building occupants

Answer

Visual comfort and glare control

Answer

Acoustic performance and noise levels

Answer

Indoor air quality and ventilation rates

Question 7

Which of the following product categories is subject to VOC content limits under LEED's Low-Emitting Materials credit?

Accepted Answer

Adhesives and sealants

Answer

Structural steel members

Answer

Concrete foundations

Answer

Electrical conduit