Air: 10-12 (Precondition) Flashcards

1
Q

Pesticide

What is Feature 10?

A

Pesticide Management

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are some health risks of pesticide exposure?

A
  • Headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Irritation (SNT)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the part of Feature 10 (Pesticide Management)?

A

Pesticide Use

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the objective of Feature 10 (Pesticide Management)?

A

Elimination of pesticide or herbicide; or minimisation of hazards

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Table; Appendix

What is the specification of reference for Feature 10 (Pesticide Management)?

A

Table A2, Appendix C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Plan; Ranking

What are the 2 strategies for Feature 10 (Pesticide Management)?

A
  1. Pest Management Plan (Chapter 3 San Francisco Environment Code Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program)
  2. Pesticides with Hazard Tier Ranking 3 (Cleaning, Disinfection and Hand Hygiene Product section)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Material

What is Feature 11?

A

Fundamental Material Safety

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

As a precondition, what project types is Feature 11 (Fundamental Material Safety) applicable to?

A

All

  • NEB
  • NEI
  • C&S
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are some examples of Hazardous Materials as defined by Feature 11 (Fundamental Material Safety)?

A
  • Lead
  • Asbestos
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
  • Mercury
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

How many parts are there in Feature 11 (Fundamental Material Safety)?

A

5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Restriction; LAPM Abatement

What are the 5 parts in Feature 11 (Fundamental Material Safety)?

A
  1. Asbestos and Lead Restriction
  2. Lead Abatement
  3. Asbestos Abatement
  4. PCB Abatement
  5. Mercury Abatement
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Asbestos; Lead; Wetted; PPM

What are the strategies for Part 1 (Asbestos and Lead Restriction) of Feature 11 (Fundamental Material Safety)?

A
  • No asbestos-containing materials
  • 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
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

745; 1926

What are the standards used for Part 2 (Lead Abatement)?

A
  • US EPA 40 CFR Part 745.65/745.277
  • US CFR Part 1926.62
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Residential and Child; Commercial and Institutional

What are the strategies for Part 2 (Lead Abatement) for Feature 11 (Fundamental Material Safety)?

A
  • 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
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

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

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What are the strategies for Part 4 (PCB Abatement) for Feature 11 (Fundamental Material Safety)?

A
  • 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
17
Q

Use/Specification; Lamps; Exit; Vapour

What are the strategies for Part 5 (Mercury Limitation) for Feature 11 (Fundamental Material Safety)?

A
  • No use or specification for thermometers, switches or electrical relays containing mercury
  • 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
18
Q

What is Feature 12?

A

Moisture Management

19
Q

What are the side effects of moisture infiltration into the interior of a building?

A
  • Structural damage
  • Mold growth
  • Reduced IAQ
20
Q

What are the 4 ways that moisture can infiltrate a building?

A
  • Bulk Water
  • Capillary Water
  • Air-transported Water / Humidity
  • Vapour Diffusion
21
Q

Liquid Water Management; Condensation; Material

What are the 4 parts of Feature 12 (Moisture Management)?

A
  1. Exterior Liquid Water Management
  2. Interior Liquid Water Management
  3. Condensation Management
  4. Material Selection and Protection
22
Q

Site; Table; Penetrations; Connected

What are the strategies of Part 1 (Exterior Liquid Water Management) of Feature 12 (Moisture Management)?

A

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
23
Q

Leaks; Connected; Materials

What are the strategies of Part 2 (Interior Liquid Water Management) of Feature 12 (Moisture Management)?

A

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
24
Q

Humidity; Leakage; Surfaces; Oversized

What are the strategies for Part 3 (Condensation Management) of Feature 12 (Moisture Management)?

A

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
25
Q

Exposed; Porous; Finished; Sheathing; Absorptive

What are the strategies for Part 4 (Material Selection and Protection) of Feature 12 (Moisture Management)?

A

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
26
Q

What are Features 10, 11 and 12?

A
  • Feature 10 = Pesticide Management
  • Feature 11 = Fundamental Material Safety
  • Feature 12 = Moisture Management