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 62.1 (Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality) establishes the minimum outdoor air delivery rates required by the LEED Minimum IAQ Performance prerequisite.

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

The Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control prerequisite requires buildings to implement a smoking policy that protects non-smokers from secondhand smoke exposure.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Volatile Organic Compound

Answer

VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compound; these are chemicals that off-gas from building materials and can negatively impact indoor air quality and occupant health.

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

LEED references SMACNA's IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 2nd edition, for managing indoor air quality during the construction phase.

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

LEED requires 14,000 cubic feet of outdoor air per square foot of floor area to be flushed through the building before occupancy as one path to achieving the IAQ Assessment credit.

LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification Practice Test

LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification Practice Test

LEED Indoor Environmental Quality