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Managing Sustainable Facilities Flashcards

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  1. A facility manager is selecting products under a sustainable purchasing policy. Which ecolabel specifically certifies products with reduced environmental impact across their full lifecycle?

    Answer: UL ECOLOGO

    UL ECOLOGO certification evaluates products across multiple environmental criteria throughout their lifecycle, covering categories from cleaning products to building materials.

  2. What is the primary purpose of a building's 'preventive maintenance' program in the context of sustainability?

    Answer: To extend equipment life, maintain efficiency, and prevent costly reactive repairs

    Preventive maintenance sustains equipment efficiency, extends useful life, and reduces energy waste from degraded system performance.

  3. A facility manager is implementing a comprehensive recycling program and encounters fluorescent lamps. How must spent fluorescent lamps be handled under EPA regulations?

    Answer: Managed as universal waste under EPA's Universal Waste Rule

    Spent fluorescent lamps containing mercury are managed under EPA's Universal Waste Rule, which simplifies compliance compared to full hazardous waste regulations.

  4. Which metric best measures the carbon efficiency of a building's energy supply?

    Answer: Carbon Use Intensity (CUI) or carbon emissions per square foot

    Carbon Use Intensity (CUI), expressed as carbon emissions per square foot, measures how much GHG is generated relative to the building's size.

  5. A facility manager wants to reduce potable water use for irrigation. Which source is most suitable for non-potable irrigation under most US jurisdictions?

    Answer: Collected rainwater and condensate from HVAC cooling coils

    Collected rainwater and HVAC condensate are widely accepted non-potable water sources for irrigation under US building codes and green rating systems.

  6. Which principle of the circular economy is MOST relevant to a facility manager procuring office furniture?

    Answer: Selecting products designed for disassembly, reuse, or remanufacturing

    Circular economy principles prioritize products designed for longevity, disassembly, and reuse to keep materials in use and out of landfills.

  7. A facility's water bill shows a spike in consumption over a weekend when the building was unoccupied. What is the MOST likely cause?

    Answer: An undetected water leak in the plumbing or irrigation system

    Unexplained water use during unoccupied periods is the classic indicator of a leak in the plumbing system or irrigation controls.

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