CalGreen

Question 1

When is it necessary to do Storm Water Pollution Protection in CalGreen?

Answer 1

projects that disturb less than one acre

Question 2

How many bicycle parking spaces are required?

Answer 2

2 spaces minimum or 5% of parking

Question 3

How many clean air vehicles are required?

Answer 3

1-2 spaces per 25 total

Question 4

How many electric vehicle charging is required?

Answer 4

1 for 10 or 1 per 25

Question 5

How much water should each tenant consume if required to have its own submeter?

Answer 5

expected to consume 100gal/day

Question 6

How much sf is required to have outdoor water use standards?

Answer 6

areas over 500 sf

Question 7

How much construction waste must be recycled?

Answer 7

65%

Question 8

When is commissioning required?

Answer 8

buildings over 10,000 sf

Question 9

What type of air filter should be used in HVAC construction?

Answer 9

MERV8

Question 10

How far away from a building must you be for tobacco smoke control?

Answer 10

no smoking within 25 feet of building openings or intake

Question 11

HVAC refrigeration and fire suppression shall not contain_____

Answer 11

Halons

Question 12

What is the max gallons per flush for water closets?

Answer 12

not exceed 1.28 gal/flush

Question 13

What is the max gallons per flush for urinals?

Answer 13

not exceed 0.5 gal/flush

Question 14

What is the max gallons per flush for showerheads?

Answer 14

not exceed 2.0 gal/minute

Question 15

When do you need commissioning?

Answer 15

for new buildings greater than 10,000sf

Question 16

What two codes comprise of the architects practice act?

Answer 16

building & professions code

California code of regulations

Question 17

What is an allowance?

Answer 17

in lieu of specifying a product, you allocate a certain amount of money

Question 18

What things does the owner need to approve in DD?

Answer 18

drawings, specs and budget

Question 19

what are topography concerns?

Answer 19

grading, views, access, foundation type, drainage

Question 20

what are accessibility concerns?

Answer 20

vehicle access, disabled, construction, local utilities

Question 21

what climate concerns are on a coastal zone?

Answer 21

temperature, humidity, rainfall, prevailing winds

Question 22

what are site conditions?

Answer 22

topography, water, geological, climate, wetlands, flora and fauna

Question 23

what are cost estimating methods?

Answer 23

historical data
price per sf
area
unit
comparative

Question 24

what non residential buildings does calgreen apply to?

Answer 24

all occupancy types
newly constructed buildings, additions of 1000sf or greater and or building alterations with permit valuation of $200,000 or above

Question 25

how do you address light pollution?

Answer 25

reduce outdoor lighting

Question 26

how do you address grading and paving?

Answer 26

construction plans to indicate grading and drainage systems

Question 27

how do you address outdoor water use?

Answer 27

develop a water budget

Question 28

how do you address irrigation controllers?

Answer 28

use automatic irrigation systems controlled by weather or soil moisture

Question 29

how do you address weather protection?

Answer 29

provide a weather resistant exterior wall and foundation envelope

Question 30

how do you address recycling?

Answer 30

allow accessible areas for occupants to recycle

Question 31

what are some things to help indoor air quality?

Answer 31

fireplaces
cover duct openings
no VOC
environmental tobacco smoke
filters
moisture control
outside air delivery
carbon monoxide monitoring
ozone depletion and greenhouse gas reductions

Question 32

what are voluntary measures and tiers?

Answer 32

extra considerations

tier 1 and tier 2 (2 is better)

Question 33

what is bmp?

Answer 33

best management practices