Environmental Regulations (IDFX/IDPX) Flashcards
Four ways to reduce energy consumption
- Building commissioning
- Mechanical systems
- Electricity use
- Plumbing
Energy Policy Act of 1992
Regulates toilet flushings, washers and use of hot water through showerhead restrictions
IECC
Internation Energy Consrvation Code
Commerical buildings site and associated systems and equipment
ASHRAE/IESNA90.1
Energy Standards for Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings
ASHRAE/IESNA 90.2
Energy-Efficient Design of Low Rise Residential Buildings
LEED
Leadership in Energy and Enviromental Design
Geen Building
GBI
Green Building Initiative
FSC
Forest Stewardship Council
SFI
Sustainable Forestry Standards
Cradle to Cradle
MBDC/C2C
Sustainable Zero Waste Product Development
NAHB Green Building Standard
ICC 700 National Green Building Standard
CHPS
Collaborative for High Performance Schools
Indoor Air CFM
What is the recommended CFM for office spaces?
5
Indoor Air CFM
What is the recommended CFM for health clubs and dance floors?
20
Indoor Air Quality Standards
ASTM D6670
Standard methods used for volatile organic emissions from indoor materials/products
Indoor Air Quality Standards
ASTM D5116
Guide for testing/techniques suitable for determining organic emissions from small samples of indoor materials
What is active design?
A set of building and planning principles that promote physical activity
What is resiliency?
The ability to absorb disruption, mitigation, adaptation, recover and thrive
Wear and tear due to natural / normal use conditions
What are two critical things in the life cycle of a product and/or building?
Input and output
Energy and water
What is renewable resources?
Material made of a natural resources that can be replenished generation after generation
“grow back”
What are samples of renewable materials?
- Wood
- Bamboo
- Cork
- Straw
- Cotton
- Soy
- Wool
What are samples of renewable energy?
- Solar
- Wind
- Hdyro
- Wave
- Geothermal
What are samples of renewable water?
- Rainwater
- Treated wastewater
- Replenishing aquaifer
What is the purpose of the building commissioning process?
To inspect and test building systems
What hazadous materials mitigation require a licensed contractor?
- Asbestos
- Vermiculate
- Lead
- PCBS