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Air: 1-3 (Precondition) Flashcards

1
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What is Feature 1?

A

Air Quality Standards

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What project types is Feature 1 applicable to?

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All New and Existing Buildings; New and Existing Interiors; Core and Shell

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What are the health risks due to poor air quality standards?

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  • Headaches
  • Respiratory Irritation
  • Allergic Reactions
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What is the intent of Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards)?

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Limiting the level of indoor air pollutants.

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How many parts are there in Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards)?

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3

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What are the 3 parts for Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards)?

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  1. Standards for Volatile Substances
  2. Standards for Particulate Matter and Inorganic Gases
  3. Radon
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7
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What are the 2 strategies of Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards), Part 1 (Standards for Volatile Substances)?

Formaldehyde; VOC

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  • Limiting levels of formaldehyde in the air to <27 Parts Per Billion (PPB)
  • Limiting the levels of VOC in the air to <500 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³)
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What is the objective of Part 2 (Standards for Particulate Matter and Inorganic Gases) for Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards)?

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Limiting the level of particulate matter and inorganic gases present in the air

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What are the 4 strategies for Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards), Part 2 (Standards for Particulate Matter and Inorganic Gases)?

CO; PM2.5; PM10; O3

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  • Carbon Monoxide (CO) levels <9 ppm
  • PM2.5 < 15um/m3​
  • PM10 < 50um/m3
  • Ozone (O3) Levels < 51 ppb
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In theoretical application, what is a method for reducing the concentration of O3 from photocopiers and printers in an office environment?

A

Photocopiers and printers in open, properly ventilated areas.

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What is the health risk of long-term exposure to Radon (Rn)?

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Lung Cancer

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How is Radon (Rn) measured?

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Radon Gas Detector

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What is the strategy for Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards), Part 3 (Radon)?

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Lowest Occupied Level<0.148 Bq/L

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14
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What is Feature 2?

A

Smoking Ban

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What are some health risks of exposure to cigarette smoke?

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  • Lung cancer
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Stroke
  • Increased Blood Pressure (BP)
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16
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How many parts are there in Feature 2 (Smoking Ban)?

17
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What are the 2 Parts of Feature 2 (Smoking Ban)?

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  1. Indoor Smoking Ban
  2. Outdoor Smoking Ban
18
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What project types are Feature 2 (Smoking Ban) applicable to?

A

All

  • New and Existing Buildings
  • New and Existing Interiors
  • Core and Shell
19
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What is the objective of Feature 2 (Smoking Ban), Part 1 (Indoor Smoking Ban)?

A

Eliminate smoking and educate occupants’ of hazards.

20
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What are the strategies of Feature 2 (Smoking Ban), Part 1 (Indoor Smoking Ban)?

A
  • Ban all smoking
  • Use of E-Cigarettes
21
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What are the 2 strategies for Feature 2 (Smoking Ban), Part 2 (Outdoor Smoking Ban)?

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  1. Placement of signs of smoking bans within 7.5m of all entrances, operable windows, building air intakes and regularly occupied exterior areas.
  2. Signs that educate the hazards of smoking where smoking is allowed at intervals of <30m / maximum by local codes.
22
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What is Feature 3?

A

Ventilation Effectiveness

23
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C02; Indicator; Ventilation

What is the context for Feature 3 (Ventilation Effectiveness)?

A

Level of CO2 in indoor spaces is an indicator of effective ventilation.

24
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Design; CO2; System

What is the intent of Feature 3 (Ventilation Effectiveness)?

A
  • Addresses the design of the HVAC system
  • Maximum allowable CO2 levels
  • System testing and balancing
25
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How many parts are there in Feature 3 (Ventilation Effectiveness)?

26
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What are the 3 parts in Feature 3 (Ventilation Effectiveness)?

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  1. Ventilation Design
  2. Demand Controlled Ventilation
  3. System Balancing
27
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For Part 1 (Ventilation Design), of Feature 3 (Ventilation Effectiveness), what ASHRAE Standard is specified for use?

A

ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2013

28
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Mechanical Ventilation; Natural Ventilation

What are the strategies for Part 1 (Ventilation Design) of Feature 3 (Ventilation Effectiveness)?

A
  1. Mechanical ventilation rates meet the Ventilation Rate / IAQ Procedures of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2013
  2. Naturally ventilated projects to comply with any of the procedures of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2013 + Clean Air Act of NAAQS
29
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For Part 1 (Ventilation Design) of Feature 3 (Ventilation Effectiveness), what are the requirements for the NAAQS Clean Air Act?

A
  • Air surrounding 1.6km complies with NAAQS

or

  • Passes requirements of Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards) for at least 95% of all hours in the previous year.
30
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What project types are Part 2 (Demand Controlled Ventilation) of Feature 3 (Ventilation Effectiveness) applicable to?

A

All

  • NEB
  • NEI
  • C&S
31
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Min. Size; Density

What are the specifications for the application of Part 2 (Demand Controlled Ventilation) of Feature 3 (Ventilation Effectiveness)?

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  • Any occupied space > 46.5m2 / 500 ft2
  • Actual or expected occupant density =/> 25 people / 93 m2 (1,000 ft2)
32
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800ppm

What is the strategy for Part 2 (Demand Controlled Ventilation) of Feature 3 (Ventilation Effectiveness)?

A

Limiting the level of CO2 to <800 ppm (measured at 1.2m - 1.8m above the floor)

33
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What project types is Part 3 (System Balancing) of Feature 3 (Ventilation Effectiveness) applicable to?

34
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What is the objective of Part 3 (System Balancing) of Feature 3 (Ventilation Effectiveness)?

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Ensuring that HVAC systems run at peak efficiency and meet required ventilation requirements.

35
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What is the strategy for Part 3 (System Balancing) of Feature 3 (Ventilation Effectiveness)?

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All HVAC systems undergo testing and balancing before occupancy.

36
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What are Features 1, 2 and 3?

A
  • Feature 1 = Air Quality Standards
  • Feature 2 = Smoking Ban
  • Feature 3 = Ventilation Effectiveness

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