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Materials (X01-X03) Flashcards

1
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What does the Materials concept aim to do?

A

to reduce human exposure to chemicals that may impact health during the construction, remodeling, furnishing, and operation of buildings.

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What is bioaccumulation?

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the accumulation of substances in an organism, which typically occurs when the rate of absorption is higher than the breakdown or excretion.

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Commonly used in building materials and products, these chemicals have a much longer use phase, typically toxic, persistent and prone to ____.

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bioaccumulation

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4
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List the name of legacy chemicals.

A 
lead
asbestos
mercury
chromated copper arsenate (CCA)
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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5
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Lead exposure accounted for how many deaths in 2017?

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one million

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Where is CCA found/formerly used?

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a biocide formerly used in outdoor wood structures that leach arsenic and preservative components into the soil where children are exposed.

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List the name of chemicals still used today and often used in products because of their superior performance.

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  • PFCs (perfluorinated alkyl compounds)
  • orthophthalats
  • heavy metals
  • HFRs (halogenated flame retardants)
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8
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There are many materials used with VOCs (volatile organic compounds) so the WELL Materials concept encourages the use of such products to be tested for low emissions.

Name the products in which these chemicals are found and the health outcomes:

A
  • insulation
  • paints
  • coatings
  • adhesives
  • furniture and furnishings
  • composite wood products
  • flooring materials

These can affect respiratory health and increase cancer risks.

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9
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What are 2 strategies used for selecting building materials and products and what are their aims?

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  1. increase literacy on materials bu promoting ingredient disclosure
  2. promote assessment and optimization of product composition

These strategies aim to bridge gaps in the supply chain, supporting green chemistry innovation, and healthy market transformation.

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10
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List other promotion goals of the Materials Concept:

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  • low hazard cleaning products and practices
  • safe management for waste
  • low hazard pesticides, signage, application
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What is the threshold restriction for asbestos?

X01 Material Restrictions

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does not contain over 1,000 ppm by weight or area.

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12
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What 9 newly installed or applied products are tested for asbestos?

X01 Material Restrictions

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  1. thermal protection (e.g. insulation)
  2. acoustic treatments
  3. sheathing
  4. roofing and siding
  5. fire and smoke protection
  6. joint protection
  7. plaster and gypsum
  8. ceiling
  9. resilient flooring
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13
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What is the range of max mercury content for fluorescent lamps?

For high-pressure sodium lamps that are 400W or less and lamps that are more than 400W?

X01 Material Restrictions

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2.5 mg - 10 mg

10 mg (<400W)
32 mg (>400W)
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14
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Newly installed fire alarms, meters, sensors, etc. meet one of the following to restrict mercury:

X01 Material Restrictions

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  1. RoHS (restriction of hazard substances)

2. <0.1% (1000 ppm) of mercury by weight

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15
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List the threshold concentration requirement to restrict Lead in paint for your project.

X01 Material Restrictions

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Products contain no more than 0.01% (100 ppm) of lead by weight.

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16
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List the threshold concentration requirement to restrict Lead in drinking water, fittings, and solder for your project.

X01 Material Restrictions

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has a weighted wetted average of 0.25% of lead or less, verified by a third party,

or is labeled as ANSI/NSF 372-compliant

verified by Letter of Assurance by Engineer

17
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Asbestos is a known toxicant and carcinogen. The chemical accounts for how many deaths annually and is the main cause for what type of cancer?

X02 Interior Hazardous Material Mgmt

A

Mesothelioma and 200,000 deaths

18
Q

Which hazardous building material is banned worldwide due to bioaccumulation in foods and carcinogenicity?

X02

A

PCBs

19
Q

Describe Option 1 for existing buildings that were constructed or renovated before such laws banning asbestos-containing materials occurred:

X02

A

All asbestos have been removed in a prior renovation and an investigation of the project lists locations of asbestos found and the asbestos are tested through PLM and TEM testing.

20
Q

Describe Option 1 for detecting any lead-based hazardous paint, dust, and soil onsite:

X02

A

Full removal of paint and legal documentation to the relevant authorities
or Investigation of potential sources and confirmation of hazards by x-ray or lab analysis (more than 10 in surface dust, 100 from window sills, over paints over .5% is prohibited)

21
Q

Describe Option 1 for PCB remediation for existing buildings constructed or renovated prior to laws banning (incl. caulking, fluorescent light ballasts and capacitors of appliances fabricated before 1980):

X02

A

-

22
Q

When was the application of CCA /chromate copper arsenate (or pressure-treated wood) restricted due to health concerns?

X03 CCA and Lead Mgmt

A

-

23
Q

What are methods can you identify CCA-containing wood?

X03

A

-

24
Q

How do you ADDRESS CCA-containing wood?

X03

A

-

25
Q

To test for lead hazards, how much of the top layer of soil do you need?

X03

A

-

26
Q

What happens if a lead sample of soil surpasses ___ limit by weight?

X03

A

-

27
Q

How do you test artificial turf fibers for lead and what is the threshold?

X03

A

-

28
Q

How do you test loose-filled rubber from recycled tre for lead and what is the threshold?

X03

A

-

29
Q

How do you test paint for old existing playground equipment for lead and what is the threshold?

X03

A

-

30
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If your project does not have any of the applicable testing requirements (exiting post-construction bare soil, artificial turf, loose-filled rubber from recycled tire, paint on existing playground), then what form of VERIFICATION must be provided?

A

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WELL AP v2 Preconditions & Enhanced (16 decks)

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