Air: 10-12 (Precondition) Flashcards
Pesticide
What is Feature 10?
Pesticide Management
What are some health risks of pesticide exposure?
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Irritation (SNT)
What is the part of Feature 10 (Pesticide Management)?
Pesticide Use
What is the objective of Feature 10 (Pesticide Management)?
Elimination of pesticide or herbicide; or minimisation of hazards
Table; Appendix
What is the specification of reference for Feature 10 (Pesticide Management)?
Table A2, Appendix C
Plan; Ranking
What are the 2 strategies for Feature 10 (Pesticide Management)?
- Pest Management Plan (Chapter 3 San Francisco Environment Code Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program)
- Pesticides with Hazard Tier Ranking 3 (Cleaning, Disinfection and Hand Hygiene Product section)
Material
What is Feature 11?
Fundamental Material Safety
As a precondition, what project types is Feature 11 (Fundamental Material Safety) applicable to?
All
- NEB
- NEI
- C&S
What are some examples of Hazardous Materials as defined by Feature 11 (Fundamental Material Safety)?
- Lead
- Asbestos
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
- Mercury
How many parts are there in Feature 11 (Fundamental Material Safety)?
5
Restriction; LAPM Abatement
What are the 5 parts in Feature 11 (Fundamental Material Safety)?
- Asbestos and Lead Restriction
- Lead Abatement
- Asbestos Abatement
- PCB Abatement
- Mercury Abatement
Asbestos; Lead; Wetted; PPM
What are the strategies for Part 1 (Asbestos and Lead Restriction) of Feature 11 (Fundamental Material Safety)?
- No asbestos-containing materials
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Lead in wetted surfaces of pipes, fittings and fixtures limited to a weighted average of 0.25%
- Solder/Flux limited to 0.20%
- Lead in all other building materials <100ppm
745; 1926
What are the standards used for Part 2 (Lead Abatement)?
- US EPA 40 CFR Part 745.65/745.277
- US CFR Part 1926.62
Residential and Child; Commercial and Institutional
What are the strategies for Part 2 (Lead Abatement) for Feature 11 (Fundamental Material Safety)?
- Lead abatement for Residential and Child-occupied facilities in accordance with US EPA 40 CFR Part 745.65
- Commercial and Institutional spaces in accordance with US EPA 40 CFR Part 745.227 and US CFR Part 1926.62
- Future rulings from EPA supersede US EPA 40 CFR Part 745 for Residential and Child-occupied facilities
Inspections; Plans; Post-abatement
What are the strategies for Part 3 (Abestos Abatement) for Feature 11 (Fundamental Material Safety)?
*Guidelines for projects prior to applicable laws concerning asbestos
Asbestos inspection every 3 years by an Asbestos AP per one of the following:
- AHERA Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP)
- National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
- Accredited asbestos consultant
Development, maintenance and update of asbestos management plans based on AHERA (EPA 40 CFR Part 763)
Post-abatement clearance conducted in accordance with AHERA and EPA 40 CFR Part 763
What are the strategies for Part 4 (PCB Abatement) for Feature 11 (Fundamental Material Safety)?
- Evaluation and abatement of materials based on EPAs “Steps to Safe PCB Abatement Activities”
- Removal and safe disposal of PCB-containing fluorescent light ballasts in accordance with EPA guidelines
Use/Specification; Lamps; Exit; Vapour
What are the strategies for Part 5 (Mercury Limitation) for Feature 11 (Fundamental Material Safety)?
- No use or specification for thermometers, switches or electrical relays containing mercury
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Lamps installed complying with Low-mercury limits of WELL Table 5 Appendix C
- Replacing noncompliant lamps with low-Mercury or mercury-free lamps.
- Exit signs using LED or LEC
- No use of mercury vapour or probe start, metal halide high-intensity discharge lamps
What is Feature 12?
Moisture Management
What are the side effects of moisture infiltration into the interior of a building?
- Structural damage
- Mold growth
- Reduced IAQ
What are the 4 ways that moisture can infiltrate a building?
- Bulk Water
- Capillary Water
- Air-transported Water / Humidity
- Vapour Diffusion
Liquid Water Management; Condensation; Material
What are the 4 parts of Feature 12 (Moisture Management)?
- Exterior Liquid Water Management
- Interior Liquid Water Management
- Condensation Management
- Material Selection and Protection
Site; Table; Penetrations; Connected
What are the strategies of Part 1 (Exterior Liquid Water Management) of Feature 12 (Moisture Management)?
Narrative addressing the infiltration of water from exterior sources
- Site drainage and irrigation
- Local water table
- Building and MEP penetrations
- Porous building materials connected to exterior sources of water
Leaks; Connected; Materials
What are the strategies of Part 2 (Interior Liquid Water Management) of Feature 12 (Moisture Management)?
Narrative addressing the management of possible sources of water
- Plumbing leaks
- Appliances directly connected to water supply
- Porous building materials connected to interior sources of water
- New materials that have high moisture content
Humidity; Leakage; Surfaces; Oversized
What are the strategies for Part 3 (Condensation Management) of Feature 12 (Moisture Management)?
Narrative addressing sources of condensation in the building
- High interior humidity levels
- Air leakage wetting exposed or hidden interstitial materials
- Cooler surfaces
- Oversized AC units
Exposed; Porous; Finished; Sheathing; Absorptive
What are the strategies for Part 4 (Material Selection and Protection) of Feature 12 (Moisture Management)?
Narrative describing the use of moisture-tolerant materials and protection of moisture-sensitive materials
- Exposed entryways and glazing
- Porous cladding materials
- Finished floors
- Interior sheathing
- Sealing and sorting of absorptive materials during construction
What are Features 10, 11 and 12?
- Feature 10 = Pesticide Management
- Feature 11 = Fundamental Material Safety
- Feature 12 = Moisture Management
