Air: 4-6 (Precondition) Flashcards

1
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What is Feature 4?

A

VOC Reduction

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What projects are Feature 4 (VOC Reduction) applicable to?

A

All

NEB

NEI

C&S

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What is the intent of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?

A

Reducing the amount of VOC released into the interior of a building.

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4
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How many parts are there in Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?

A

5

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5
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What are the 5 parts in Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?

A

Interior Paints and Coatings

Interior Adhesives and Sealants

Flooring

Insulation

Furniture and Furnishings

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What is the objective for Part 1 (Interior Paints and Coatings) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?

A

Limit the VOC content of newly applied paints and coatings.

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CARB 2007 SCM / SCAQMD; CDPH; ASTM

What are the strategies for Part 1 (Interior Paints and Coatings) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?

A

Meet one of the following requirements for paints and coatings.

  • 100% of installed products must meet CARB 2007 SCM for Architectural Coatings or SCAQMD Rule 1113 for VOC content.
  • Minimum 90% by volume of paints and coatings must meet CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 for VOC emissions.
  • Paints and coatings must meet applicable national VOC regulations or testing of VOC content must be performed in accordance with ASTM
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What is the objective of Part 2 (Interior Adhesives and Sealants) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?

A

Limit VOC content of newly applied interior adhesives and sealants.

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SCAQMD; CDPH; ASTM

What are the strategies for Part 2 (Interior Adhesives and Sealants) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?

A

Meet one of the following requirements for adhesives and sealants

  • 100% of installed products must meet SCAQMD Rule 1168 for VOC content.
  • Minimum 90% by volume of adhesives and sealants must meet CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 for VOC emissions.
  • Adhesives and sealants must meet applicable national VOC regulations or testing of VOC content must be performed in accordance with ASTM
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What is the objective of Part 3 (Flooring) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?

A

VOCs from newly flooring be limited.

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11
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CDPH

What is the strategy for Part 3 (Flooring) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?

A

Limit VOC content of newly installed flooring in accordance with CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010

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What is the objective of Part 4 (Insulation) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?

A

Limiting the VOC content of newly installed acoustic and thermal insulation.

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13
Q

CDPH

What is the strategy for Part 4 (Insulation) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?

A

Limit VOC content of newly installed insulation in accordance with CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010

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What is the objective for Part 5 (Furniture and Furnishings) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?

A

Limiting the VOC content of newly purchased interior furniture and furnishings within the scope of the project

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15
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ANSI/BIFMA; CDPH

What are the strategies for Part 5 (Furniture and Furnishings) of Feature 4 (VOC Reduction)?

A

Either

  • Limit VOC content of 95% of newly purchased furniture and furnishings per ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Furniture Sustainability Standard, sections 7.6.1 and 7.6.62 when tested in accordance with ANSI/BIFMA Standard Method M7.1-2011
  • Furniture and furnishings meet CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010
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16
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What is Feature 5?

A

Air Filtration

17
Q

What project types are Feature 5 (Air Filtration) applicable to?

A

All

  • NEB
  • NEI
  • C&S
18
Q

Contaminants; Incoming; Recirculated

What is the context for Feature 5 (Air Filtration)?

A

Air filters remove contaminants from the incoming and recirculated air.

19
Q

Minimum; Upgrade; Maintenance

What is the intent of Feature 5 (Air Filtration)?

A

Addresses the

  • Minimum level of filtration
  • Ability to upgrade filtration
  • Filter maintenance
20
Q

For Feature 5 (Air Filtration), how many filters are there?

A

2

21
Q

For Feature 5 (Air Filtration), what are the 2 filters used?

A
  • Carbon for VOCs and large particles
  • Media / Particle for small particles
22
Q

How many parts are there in Feature 5 (Air Filtration)?

A

3

23
Q

Accommodation; Filtration; Maintenance

What are the 3 parts for Feature 5 (Air Filtration)?

A
  1. Filter Accommodation
  2. Particle FIltration
  3. Air Filtration Maintenance
24
Q

What type of project does Part 1 (Filter Accommodation) of Feature 5 (Air FIltration) apply to?

A

Applies to projects in which recirculated air is used.

25
Q

Availability; Implementation; Sized

What are the strategies for Part 1 (Filter Accommodation) of Feature 5 (Air Filtration)?

A
  • Having rack space available
  • Identifying rack locations for future implementation
  • Mechanical system is sized to accommodate additional filters
26
Q

MERV; NAAQS

What are the strategies for Part 2 (Particle Filtration) of Feature 5 (Air Filtration)?

A

Complying by having either

  • Minimum MERV 13 filters
  • Air surrounding complies with the NAAQS Clean Air Act (1.6km) or meets the requirements of Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards) for 95% of all hours in the previous year.
27
Q

What is the strategy for Part 3 (Air Filtration Maintenance) of Feature 5 (Air Filtration)?

A

Annual submissions of records of maintenance to IWBI

28
Q

What is Feature 6?

A

Microbe and Mold Control

29
Q

What projects are Feature 6 (Microbe and Mold Control) applicable to?

A

All

  • NEB
  • NEI
  • C&S
30
Q

Mold thrives in?

A

Wet environments

31
Q

AAH

What are the health risks of exposure to Microbe and Mold?

A

Asthma

Allergies

Headaches

32
Q

Prevent; Implement

What is the intent of Feature 6 (Microbe and Mold Control)?

A
  • Prevent mold growth
  • implement inspection, cleaning and reporting procedures
33
Q

How many parts are there in Feature 6 (Microbe and Mold Control)?

A

2

34
Q

Cooling Coil; Inspections

What are the 2 parts of Feature 6 (Microbe and Mold Control)?

A
  • Cooling Coil Mold Reduction
  • Mold Inspections
35
Q

What type of building does Part 1 (Cooling Coil Mold Reduction) of Feature 6 (Microbe and Mold Control) apply to?

A

Those that utilise mechanical HVAC systems

36
Q

UVGI; Inspection

What are the strategies of Part 1 (Cooling Coil Mold Reduction) of Feature 6 (Microbe and Mold Control)?

A
  • UVGI devices such as UV Lamps with 254 nanometers (nm) wavelength.
  • Quarterly inspection for mold growth; annual submission of inspection records to IWBI
37
Q

Discolouration; Mold; Water

For Part 2 (Mold Inspections) of Feature 6 (Microbe and Mold Control), what must be inspected?

A
  • Discolouration
  • Mold on ceilings, walls, floors
  • Signs of water damage and pooling
38
Q

What are Features 4, 5 and 6?

A
  • Feature 4 = VOC Reduction
  • Feature 5 = Air Filtration
  • Feature 6 = Microbe and Mold Control