IEQ 1-4

Question 1

What does the “E” stand for in IEQ?

Answer 1

Environmental

Question 2

Name 2 prerequisites in the IEQ Section

Answer 2

1. Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance 2. Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control

Question 3

What is the intent of Indoor Environmental Quality prerequisite 1?

Answer 3

To prevent the development of indoor air quality problems and contribute to the well- being and comfort of its occupants.

Question 4

What standard sets the minimum for minimum IAQ performance?

Answer 4

ASHRAE 62-1999 (and approved addenda ASHRAE 62-2001, Appendix H).

Question 5

What are the design strategies to address minimum IAQ performance?

Answer 5

Identify potential IAQ problems on the site and locate air intakes away from contaminate sources.

Question 6

What does ETS mean?

Answer 6

Environmental Tobacco Smoke

Question 7

What are 2 potential ETS requirements?

Answer 7

1. Prohibit smoking in building and near entry 2. Designated smoking room that effectively removes ETS from the building

Question 8

What is IEQ Credit 1 called?

Answer 8

Carbon Dioxide Monitoring

Question 9

What is the intent of the Carbon Dioxide Monitoring Credit?

Answer 9

Provide capacity for IAQ monitoring to sustain comfort and well being.

Question 10

How many points are available for Carbon Dioxide Monitoring?

Answer 10

One

Question 11

What ASHRAE standard discusses CO2 and metabolic rates?

Answer 11

ASHRAE 62-2001, Appendix D

Question 12

What is the strategy for CO2 monitoring?

Answer 12

CO2 monitoring sensors in HVAC, integrated with the building automation system (BAS)

Question 13

What is IEQ Credit 2 called?

Answer 13

Ventilation Effectiveness

Question 14

What is the intent of Ventilation Effectiveness Credit?

Answer 14

Provide fresh air.

Question 15

How many points are available for Increase Ventilation Effectiveness?

Answer 15

One

Question 16

What does the E stand for in (Eac) ventilation systems?

Answer 16

Air change Effectiveness

Question 17

In Ventilation Effectiveness, what value should E be in mechanically ventilated spaces?

Answer 17

Greater or equal to 0.9.

Question 18

In naturally ventilated spaces, what must be summarized in a table?

Answer 18

Provides effective ventilation for 90% of each zone for at least 95% of hours of occupancy.

Question 19

What standard sets the E for mechanically ventilated buildings?

Answer 19

ASHRAE 129-1997

Question 20

How do you design an envelope system to optimize E?

Answer 20

Displacement ventilation, low velocity ventilation, plug flow ventilation, and operable windows.

Question 21

What is IEQ Credit 3 called?

Answer 21

Construction IAQ Management Plan

Question 22

What is the intent of Construction IAQ Management Plan Credit?

Answer 22

Prevent indoor air quality problems resulting from the construction/renovation process.

Question 23

How many points are available for Construction IAQ Management Plan?

Answer 23

Two

Question 24

During construction, the IAQ Management Plan requires following what standards?

Answer 24

SMACNA IAQ Guideline for Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 1995, Chapter 3.

Question 25

What are the requirements under Construction IAQ Management Plan?

Answer 25

1. Compliance with SMACNA 2. Protection of absorptive material from moisture damage and 3. Replace filtration before occupancy

Question 26

What Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) standard must filtration media adhere to?

Answer 26

13, as determined by ASHRAE 55.2-1999

Question 27

How long is the flush-out period in Credit EQ3.2

Answer 27

2 weeks (minimum).

Question 28

What are the 2 options to achieve Construction IAQ Management Plan Credit 3.2?

Answer 28

Flush-out with 100% outside air for 2 weeks or conduct a baseline IAQ test.

Question 29

What standard applies for a for the baseline IAQ test?

Answer 29

EPA Protocol for Environmental Requirements, for the Research Triangle Park Campus, Section 01445.

Question 30

What is the strategy for a Construction IAQ Management Plan?

Answer 30

Protect HVAC during construction, control pollutant sources, interrupt pathways for contamination; sequence material installation; 2 week flush-out or test the contaminant levels.

Question 31

What is IEQ Credit 4 called?

Answer 31

Low-Emitting Materials

Question 32

How many points are available for Low- Emitting Materials?

Answer 32

Four

Question 33

What is the intent of Low-Emitting Materials Credit?

Answer 33

Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous or potentially irritating.

Question 34

What material does IEQ Credit 4.1 cover?

Answer 34

Adhesives & sealants

Question 35

What is the standard for IEQ 4.1?

Answer 35

Adhesives: South Coast Air quality Management District Rule #1168; Sealants: Bay Area Air Quality Management District Reg 8, Rule 51

Question 36

What material does IEQ Credit 4.2 cover?

Answer 36

Paints & coatings

Question 37

What is the standard for IEQ 4.2?

Answer 37

Green Seal's Standard GS-11

Question 38

What material does IEQ Credit 4.3 cover?

Answer 38

Carpet systems

Question 39

What is the standard for IEQ 4.3?

Answer 39

Carpet & Rug Institute Green Label IAQ Test Program

Question 40

What material does IEQ Credit 4.4 cover?

Answer 40

Composite wood & agrifiber products

Question 41

What is the standard for IEQ 4.4?

Answer 41

Products must contain no added urea- formaldehyde resins.

Question 42

What are the strategies to meet IEQ Credit 4?

Answer 42

Specify low-VOC materials in construction documents. Ensure that VOC limits are clearly stated in each section where adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings, carpet, and composite wood systems are addressed.